How many tornadoes has Terrell, TX had?
Terrell has had 108 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Terrell?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Terrell was an EF1 on March 30, 2022.
When is tornado season in Terrell?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Terrell, with 32 on record. April through June account for 61 of the 108 tornadoes on record near Terrell.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
108
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
8.3% of total
Peak Month
April
32 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Terrell
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
35 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
1
2019
10
2018
0
2017
2
2016
0
2015
5
2014
0
2013
0
2012
5
2011
5
2010
3
2009
1
2008
0
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
8
1960s
7
1970s
17
1980s
7
1990s
33
2000s
4
2010s
30
2020s
2
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
58
EF1
23
EF2
18
EF3
6
EF4
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
5
Feb
2
Mar
10
Apr
32
May
27
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
16
Nov
2
Dec
6
Casualties on Record Near Terrell
19 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Terrell since 1950, across 6 events. 781 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Terrell.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities along a 13.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Terrell
Deadliest Tornado
EF4 on December 26, 2015 — 10 fatalities, 13.0 mi path, 550 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on October 20, 2019 — $400.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF4 on April 29, 2017 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on May 5, 1978 — 29.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on March 30, 2022.
What the record shows near Terrell
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Terrell, with 33 of the 108 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Terrell record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Terrell, 81 reached EF0 or EF1 and 27 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Terrell is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Terrell has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 35 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 10, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Terrell, TX had?
Since 1950, 108 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Terrell. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Terrell?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Terrell was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Terrell?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Terrell, with 32 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 Terrell been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Terrell, there have been 0 EF5 and 3 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 Terrell?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Terrell was an EF1 on March 30, 2022.
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