Tornadoes in Dallas County
The Storm Prediction Center records 110 tornadoes whose paths touched Dallas County, Texas between 1952 and 2025. They killed 24 people and injured 951. The busiest month is May, with 26 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 26 December 2015. The most recent was on 4 March 2025.
- 110tornadoes
- 24deaths
- 951injuries
- 1,260per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Dallas County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 45 | 41% |
| F1 / EF1 | 36 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 18 | 16% |
| F3 / EF3 | 9 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Dallas County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 13 |
| Apr | 23 |
| May | 26 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 14 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 8 |
Records for Dallas County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Garland, Texas tornado26 December 2015, EF4, 10 deaths, 468 injuries, 13 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado12 October 1969, F3, 2 injuries, 45.9 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado4 March 2025, EF1, 0.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Dallas County
- Garland, Texas tornado26 December 2015, EF4, 10 deaths, 468 injuries, 13 miles long
- Dallas, Texas tornado2 April 1957, F3, 10 deaths, 200 injuries, 17.2 miles long
- Lancaster, Texas tornado25 April 1994, F4, 3 deaths, 48 injuries, 6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.