Tornadoes in Rockwall County
The Storm Prediction Center records 21 tornadoes whose paths touched Rockwall County, Texas between 1958 and 2022. They killed 10 people and injured 476. The busiest month is May, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 26 December 2015. The most recent was on 30 March 2022.
- 21tornadoes
- 10deaths
- 476injuries
- 1,651per 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 Rockwall County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 48% |
| F1 / EF1 | 5 | 24% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Rockwall County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2022, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Rockwall County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Garland, Texas tornado26 December 2015, EF4, 10 deaths, 468 injuries, 13 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado4 October 1959, F3, 5 injuries, 27.6 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado30 March 2022, EF1, 0.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Rockwall County
- Garland, Texas tornado26 December 2015, EF4, 10 deaths, 468 injuries, 13 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.