North Richland Hills, TX Tornado History — 205 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has North Richland Hills, TX had?
North Richland Hills has had 205 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near North Richland Hills?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Richland Hills was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in North Richland Hills?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Richland Hills, with 55 on record. April through June account for 119 of the 205 tornadoes on record near North Richland Hills.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near North Richland Hills
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 68 total, averaging 3.4 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near North Richland Hills
13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of North Richland Hills since 1950, across 3 events. 377 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near North Richland Hills.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities along a 17.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near North Richland Hills
What the record shows near North Richland Hills
The 1970s were the busiest decade near North Richland Hills, with 54 of the 205 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The North Richland Hills record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near North Richland Hills, 158 reached EF0 or EF1 and 46 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near North Richland Hills is rated EF3, of which 9 are logged. A further 1 near North Richland Hills is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years North Richland Hills has averaged 3.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 68 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 10, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.