How many tornadoes has Wylie, TX had?
Wylie has had 147 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 13 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Wylie?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wylie was an EF1 on May 25, 2024.
When is tornado season in Wylie?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wylie, with 33 on record. April through June account for 70 of the 147 tornadoes on record near Wylie.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
147
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
13
8.8% of total
Peak Month
April
33 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Wylie
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
43 total, averaging 2.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
0
2022
4
2021
3
2020
1
2019
8
2018
0
2017
0
2016
1
2015
5
2014
2
2013
0
2012
5
2011
2
2010
3
2009
1
2008
1
2007
4
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
12
1960s
15
1970s
28
1980s
11
1990s
29
2000s
15
2010s
26
2020s
11
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
68
EF1
43
EF2
23
EF3
11
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
19
Apr
33
May
30
Jun
7
Jul
8
Aug
2
Sep
11
Oct
18
Nov
3
Dec
11
Casualties on Record Near Wylie
30 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Wylie since 1950, across 7 events. 1,063 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Wylie.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities along a 13.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Wylie
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 May 25, 2024.
What the record shows near Wylie
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Wylie, with 29 of the 147 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Wylie record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Wylie, 111 reached EF0 or EF1 and 36 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Wylie is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Wylie has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 43 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 8, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Wylie, TX had?
Since 1950, 147 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Wylie. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Wylie?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Wylie was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Wylie?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wylie, 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.
Has Wylie been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Wylie, 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 Wylie?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wylie was an EF1 on May 25, 2024.
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