How many tornadoes has Sulphur Springs, TX had?
Sulphur Springs has had 93 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Sulphur Springs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sulphur Springs was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Sulphur Springs?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sulphur Springs, with 26 on record. April through June account for 43 of the 93 tornadoes on record near Sulphur Springs.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
93
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
6.5% of total
Peak Month
April
26 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sulphur Springs
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
2
2022
2
2021
0
2020
3
2019
1
2018
1
2017
2
2016
0
2015
3
2014
1
2013
0
2012
4
2011
1
2010
4
2009
1
2008
3
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
14
1970s
17
1980s
12
1990s
15
2000s
7
2010s
17
2020s
8
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
33
EF1
28
EF2
26
EF3
6
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
6
Feb
5
Mar
14
Apr
26
May
11
Jun
6
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
0
Oct
10
Nov
5
Dec
7
Casualties on Record Near Sulphur Springs
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Sulphur Springs since 1950, across 3 events. 74 injuries have been reported across all events. 2017 was the deadliest year on record near Sulphur Springs.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on April 29, 2017, which caused 2 fatalities along a 39.7-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sulphur Springs
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on April 29, 2017 — 2 fatalities, 39.7 mi path, 1,760 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on April 29, 1994 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF3 on April 29, 2017 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on April 29, 2017 — 39.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on March 4, 2025.
What the record shows near Sulphur Springs
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Sulphur Springs, with 17 of the 93 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Sulphur Springs record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sulphur Springs, 61 reached EF0 or EF1 and 32 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sulphur Springs is rated EF3, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Sulphur Springs has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 4, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Sulphur Springs, TX had?
Since 1950, 93 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sulphur Springs. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Sulphur Springs?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Sulphur Springs was an EF3 on April 29, 2017, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Sulphur Springs?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sulphur Springs, with 26 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Sulphur Springs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sulphur Springs was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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