How many tornadoes has Rockwall, TX had?
Rockwall has had 144 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 13 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Rockwall?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rockwall was an EF1 on March 30, 2022.
When is tornado season in Rockwall?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rockwall, with 38 on record. April through June account for 73 of the 144 tornadoes on record near Rockwall.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
144
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
13
9.0% of total
Peak Month
April
38 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Rockwall
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
36 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
2
2020
0
2019
9
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
6
2014
2
2013
0
2012
6
2011
3
2010
2
2009
0
2008
1
2007
4
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
13
1960s
14
1970s
28
1980s
13
1990s
38
2000s
7
2010s
28
2020s
3
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.
EF0
68
EF1
36
EF2
27
EF3
11
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
4
Feb
3
Mar
17
Apr
38
May
28
Jun
7
Jul
7
Aug
3
Sep
6
Oct
19
Nov
3
Dec
9
Casualties on Record Near Rockwall
28 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Rockwall since 1950, across 7 events. 1,079 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Rockwall.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities along a 13.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Rockwall
Deadliest Tornado
EF4 on December 26, 2015 — 10 fatalities, 13.0 mi path, 550 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 20, 2019 — $1.6B in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on December 14, 1971 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on October 12, 1969 — 45.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on March 30, 2022.
What the record shows near Rockwall
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Rockwall, with 38 of the 144 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Rockwall record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Rockwall, 104 reached EF0 or EF1 and 40 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Rockwall is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Rockwall has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 36 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 9, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Rockwall, TX had?
Since 1950, 144 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Rockwall. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Rockwall?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Rockwall was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Rockwall?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rockwall, with 38 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Rockwall been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Rockwall, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Rockwall?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rockwall was an EF1 on March 30, 2022.
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