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Sherman, TX Tornado History — 133 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Sherman, TX had?

Sherman has had 133 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 18 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Sherman?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sherman was an EF1 on June 8, 2025.

When is tornado season in Sherman?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sherman, with 43 on record. April through June account for 80 of the 133 tornadoes on record near Sherman.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
133
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
18
13.5% of total
Peak Month
April
43 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Sherman

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 33 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 5
2024 3
2023 0
2022 5
2021 1
2020 1
2019 2
2018 0
2017 0
2016 4
2015 4
2014 0
2013 1
2012 1
2011 1
2010 2
2009 0
2008 3
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Sherman

3 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Sherman and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 30, 2025 and the most recent on June 8, 2025. They are already counted in the Sherman totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° June 9, 2025
5 NNE Ector, Fannin County, TX
The same parent storm that produced the Ravenna tornado also spawned another EF-1 tornado that touched down along FM 274 around 2 miles south of Ravenna... causing mino (FWD)
EF1° June 9, 2025
4 SSW Sherman, Grayson County, TX
NWS Survey Results: An EF1 tornado touched down along Rockport Road and moved southeast across Ford Road... blowing down several trees and damaging a few barns. Much mo (FWD)
EF0° April 30, 2025
3 W Celina, Denton County, TX
Picture and video evidence confirmed a brief tornado west of Celina. Minor tree damage was found along County Road 9. This tornado was rated EF-0 with maximum estimated (FWD)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 24
1960s 12
1970s 26
1980s 14
1990s 16
2000s 11
2010s 15
2020s 15

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 56
EF1 36
EF2 22
EF3 17
EF4 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 25
Apr 43
May 26
Jun 11
Jul 4
Aug 3
Sep 6
Oct 4
Nov 5
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near Sherman

16 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Sherman since 1950, across 6 events. 193 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Sherman.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on May 25, 2024, which caused 7 fatalities along a 47.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Sherman

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on May 25, 2024 — 7 fatalities, 47.3 mi path, 1,400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on May 25, 2024 — $19.2M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F3 on March 31, 1959 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on May 25, 2024 — 47.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 8, 2025.

What the record shows near Sherman

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Sherman, with 26 of the 133 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Sherman record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Sherman, 92 reached EF0 or EF1 and 40 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sherman is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Sherman is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Sherman has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 33 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 5, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Sherman, TX had?
Since 1950, 133 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sherman. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Sherman?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Sherman was an EF3 on May 25, 2024, which caused 7 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Sherman?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sherman, with 43 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 Sherman been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Sherman, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado 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 Sherman?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sherman was an EF1 on June 8, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Sherman?
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