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The Trails of Frisco, TX Tornado History — 151 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has The Trails of Frisco, TX had?

The Trails of Frisco has had 151 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near The Trails of Frisco?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of The Trails of Frisco was an Unrated on August 28, 2025.

When is tornado season in The Trails of Frisco?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near The Trails of Frisco, with 33 on record. April through June account for 75 of the 151 tornadoes on record near The Trails of Frisco.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
151
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
7.3% of total
Peak Month
May
33 on record
Per Year Avg
2.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near The Trails of Frisco

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 53 total, averaging 2.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 4
2024 5
2023 2
2022 4
2021 3
2020 1
2019 8
2018 0
2017 2
2016 2
2015 5
2014 1
2013 1
2012 3
2011 2
2010 1
2009 5
2008 1
2007 3

What storm spotters reported near The Trails of Frisco

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of The Trails of Frisco and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 30, 2025 and the most recent on August 28, 2025. They are already counted in the The Trails of Frisco totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

August 28, 2025
1 N Lincoln Park, Denton County, TX
[Landspout] Several photos and videos on social media of a landspout in the Providence Village and Little Elm area. (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 12
1960s 22
1970s 25
1980s 11
1990s 14
2000s 23
2010s 25
2020s 19

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 57
EF1 59
EF2 23
EF3 11
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 1
Mar 24
Apr 32
May 33
Jun 10
Jul 8
Aug 4
Sep 11
Oct 13
Nov 4
Dec 9

Casualties on Record Near The Trails of Frisco

21 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of The Trails of Frisco since 1950, across 4 events. 485 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near The Trails of Frisco.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities along a 17.2-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near The Trails of Frisco

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on April 2, 1957 — 10 fatalities, 17.2 mi path, 100 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
EF3 on May 25, 2024 — 47.3 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on August 28, 2025.

What the record shows near The Trails of Frisco

The 1970s were the busiest decade near The Trails of Frisco, with 25 of the 151 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 19 so far. The The Trails of Frisco record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near The Trails of Frisco, 116 reached EF0 or EF1 and 34 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near The Trails of Frisco is rated EF3, of which 11 are logged. A further 1 near The Trails of Frisco is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years The Trails of Frisco has averaged 2.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 53 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 8, and 2 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has The Trails of Frisco, TX had?
Since 1950, 151 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of The Trails of Frisco. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near The Trails of Frisco?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of The Trails of Frisco was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in The Trails of Frisco?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near The Trails of Frisco, with 33 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 The Trails of Frisco?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of The Trails of Frisco was an Unrated on August 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for The Trails of Frisco?
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