How many tornadoes has Rowlett, TX had?
Rowlett has had 162 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Rowlett?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rowlett was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Rowlett?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rowlett, with 37 on record. April through June account for 76 of the 162 tornadoes on record near Rowlett.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
162
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
7.4% of total
Peak Month
April
37 on record
Per Year Avg
2.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Rowlett
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
47 total, averaging 2.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
1
2023
2
2022
2
2021
2
2020
1
2019
9
2018
0
2017
0
2016
1
2015
6
2014
2
2013
0
2012
7
2011
3
2010
3
2009
1
2008
2
2007
4
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
11
1960s
17
1970s
32
1980s
11
1990s
39
2000s
12
2010s
31
2020s
9
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
74
EF1
50
EF2
26
EF3
10
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
9
Feb
2
Mar
23
Apr
37
May
33
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
1
Sep
11
Oct
23
Nov
4
Dec
7
Casualties on Record Near Rowlett
27 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Rowlett since 1950, across 6 events. 1,067 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Rowlett.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities along a 13.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Rowlett
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 4, 2025.
What the record shows near Rowlett
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Rowlett, with 39 of the 162 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Rowlett record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Rowlett, 124 reached EF0 or EF1 and 38 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Rowlett is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Rowlett has averaged 2.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 47 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 9, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Rowlett, TX had?
Since 1950, 162 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Rowlett. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Rowlett?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Rowlett was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Rowlett?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rowlett, with 37 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 Rowlett been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Rowlett, 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 Rowlett?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rowlett was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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