Dallas County Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
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The chance of earthquake damage in Dallas County is about the same as Texas average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Dallas County is much higher than Texas average and is much higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #67
| Dallas County | 0.02 |
| Texas | 0.04 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| Dallas County | 0.0000 |
| Texas | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #10
| Dallas County | 334.42 |
| Texas | 208.58 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 16,972 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Dallas County were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 3 | Cold: | 5 | Dense Fog: | 9 | Drought: | 123 |
| Dust Storm: | 2 | Flood: | 2,006 | Hail: | 7,537 | Heat: | 29 | Heavy Snow: | 74 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 2 | Ice Storm: | 40 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 96 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 6,550 | Tropical Storm: | 4 | Wildfire: | 18 | Winter Storm: | 52 | Winter Weather: | 72 |
| Other: | 350 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Dallas County.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Dallas County.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Dallas County.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 128 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Dallas County.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 0.3 | 1974-04-11 | 2 | 32°46'N / 96°47'W | 0.30 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Dallas | |
| 5.2 | 2010-09-08 | 2 | 32°46'N / 96°52'W | 32°48'N / 96°52'W | 3.00 Miles | 516 Yards | 0 | 1 | 750K | 0K | Dallas |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: Minor roof damage on the order of EF0 damage was noted along much of the path of this tornado, but EF2 damage was observed near the intersection of Irving Blvd and Mockingbird Lane in west Dallas. Near the intersection, substantial damage occurred to a warehouse. An exterior wall of the warehouse collapsed causing part of the roof to collapse. In addition, a tractor trailer traveling on Mockingbird Lane in front of the warehouse was blown into the warehouse, and the driver sustained minor injuries. Additional stores in the industrial area near the intersection sustained roof damage and holes were ripped into some roofs. Local broadcast media recorded this tornado live as it moved north through the western portions of the city of Dallas. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 115 mph. EPISODE NARRATIVE: The remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine moved through the western portions of north Texas dropping several inches of water in some locations and producing 8 tornadoes. Significant flash flooding occurred during the late evening hours of September 7th through September 8th. Up to 12 inches of rain fell across the area with the highest totals along the Interstate 35 corridor. Numerous high water rescues and evacuations were conducted across the region. On September 8th, an EF2 tornado moved through the western city limits of Dallas, injuring one person. Just prior to the Dallas tornado, an EF1 tornado moved through Seagoville in the southeastern portions of Dallas County. Two fatalities occurred during the event due to the flooding. | |||||||||||
| 6.8 | 1969-10-12 | 3 | 32°40'N / 96°50'W | 32°59'N / 96°32'W | 28.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 2 | 3K | 0 | Dallas |
| 8.4 | 1957-06-12 | 3 | 32°41'N / 96°53'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Dallas | |||
| 8.5 | 1984-12-13 | 3 | 32°43'N / 96°38'W | 32°47'N / 96°38'W | 3.10 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25.0M | 0 | Dallas |
| 9.3 | 1970-04-25 | 2 | 32°48'N / 96°56'W | 1.00 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 12 | 2.5M | 0 | Dallas | |
| 9.6 | 1984-12-13 | 3 | 32°47'N / 96°38'W | 32°53'N / 96°38'W | 6.90 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 28 | 25.0M | 0 | Dallas |
| 10.0 | 1976-05-26 | 3 | 32°54'N / 96°51'W | 32°55'N / 96°47'W | 4.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Dallas |
| 10.1 | 1994-04-25 | 4 | 32°36'N / 96°45'W | 32°40'N / 96°40'W | 6.00 Miles | 800 Yards | 3 | 48 | 500K | 0 | Dallas |
| Brief Description: The Lancaster tornado was on the ground for approximately 6 miles and was 1/2 mile wide, producing upper F3 to lower F4 damage. Two hundred twenty-three homes were destroyed, 227 damaged, 58 businesses destroyed. Severe damage was done to one elementary and one junior high school. Eighty percent of the historic downtown square was destroyed. (F73O)(F70O)(M71O) | |||||||||||
| 11.4 | 1977-04-20 | 2 | 32°39'N / 96°55'W | 1.50 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Dallas | |
| 11.6 | 1996-01-17 | 2 | 32°36'N / 96°45'W | 32°36'N / 96°45'W | 0.50 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 750K | 0 | Dallas |
| Brief Description: Tornado number two developed near I-35/Idlewild Ct. and lifted near Marsalis/Pleasant Run Rd. | |||||||||||
| 12.0 | 2000-03-28 | 2 | 32°45'N / 96°59'W | 32°45'N / 96°59'W | 1.00 Mile | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Dallas |
| Brief Description: The Arlington tornado damaged several homes just to the west of the Tarrant/Dallas county line in Grand Prairie (see above) before dissipating shortly after 1920 CST. Dallas County Thunderstorm Narrative The parent storm that produced the Arlington-Grand Prairie tornado moved east into Dallas county about 1915C. The storm produced several funnels between Desoto and Lancaster, eventually producing a brief touchdown in rural areas between Red Oak and Wilmer (spotters). Street flooding was reported in southwest Dallas. | |||||||||||
| 12.3 | 1971-12-14 | 2 | 32°46'N / 96°36'W | 32°47'N / 96°32'W | 4.30 Miles | 167 Yards | 0 | 4 | 2.5M | 0 | Dallas |
| 12.4 | 1979-05-03 | 2 | 32°33'N / 96°53'W | 32°39'N / 96°50'W | 7.60 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 5 | 25.0M | 0 | Dallas |
| 13.3 | 1990-01-19 | 2 | 32°55'N / 96°38'W | 0.80 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Dallas | |
| 13.9 | 1961-04-11 | 2 | 32°58'N / 96°45'W | 0.30 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 3 | 25K | 0 | Dallas | |
| 14.3 | 1958-08-12 | 2 | 32°55'N / 96°38'W | 32°55'N / 96°35'W | 3.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Dallas |
| 14.7 | 1957-04-02 | 3 | 32°51'N / 96°50'W | 33°06'N / 96°50'W | 17.20 Miles | 100 Yards | 10 | 200 | 2.5M | 0 | Dallas |
| 16.9 | 1959-10-04 | 3 | 32°46'N / 96°35'W | 32°59'N / 96°27'W | 16.90 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Dallas |
| 17.3 | 1981-05-08 | 2 | 32°34'N / 96°59'W | 32°33'N / 96°54'W | 4.90 Miles | 73 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Dallas |
| 19.2 | 1963-09-07 | 2 | 32°50'N / 97°06'W | 0.40 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 19.4 | 1976-05-23 | 2 | 32°54'N / 96°29'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Rockwall | |
| 19.6 | 1977-09-12 | 2 | 33°01'N / 96°37'W | 2.50 Miles | 167 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Collin | |
| 19.7 | 1973-05-06 | 2 | 32°45'N / 97°07'W | 2.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 19.8 | 1993-09-13 | 2 | 32°44'N / 97°07'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 5 | 5.0M | 0 | Tarrant | |
| Brief Description: A tornado touched down in Arlington just north of Interstate 30 on Lamar and Collins streets. A gas station, restaurant, and Ramada Inn motel were unroofed. Five injuries were reported at the Ramada Inn where walls on the second floor were blown inward. Damage was estimated at $3 million. | |||||||||||
| 19.8 | 2000-03-28 | 3 | 32°44'N / 97°07'W | 32°44'N / 97°07'W | 7.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Tarrant |
| Brief Description: Tarrant County Thunderstorm Narrative The first tornado damage was reported near Castleberry High School, about four miles west of downtown Fort Worth (618 PM). Additional roof and tree damage occurred in Monticello neighborhood of River Oaks. A number of businesses were then damaged or destroyed near the intersection of Camp Bowie and West Seventh (620 PM). Tornado moved east along West Seventh Street, striking the Montgomery Ward building and the adjacent Linwood neighborhood, doing extensive damage to older homes (622 PM). The tornado then did extensive damage to the six story Cash America building, nearly destroying it. Further significant damage was then done to the Mallick Tower building and Calvary Cathedral Building (624 PM). The tornado weakened as it entered downtown, but wind borne debris broke thousands of windows in buildings and high rises (626 PM). Particularly hard hit was the Bank One Building, which had 80% (3,000) of its windows broken, and the Union Pacific Resources Building (1,300 of 5,000 windows broken). Numerous other structures were affected to a lesser degree. Automobiles in streets and parking lots were also damaged. The tornado then dissipated as it moved east of downtown, although scattered minor damage occurred to roofs, trees, fences, and billboards about 3 miles east of the city near I-30 and Brentwood Stair. Two people were killed as a direct result of the tornado. A man (age 52) was killed while trying to reach shelter after warning others of the tornado, while a homeless man (age 67) was killed by a wall that collapsed on him. Some 80 other people were injured, but only six required hospitalization. Hail did extensive damage to roofs and autos mainly in Lake Worth and Saginaw. Initial tornado damage in Arlington occurred at a restaurant on South Cooper street. The tornado moved east and gained strength, doing F3 damage near Bardin and Matlock (707 PM), south of I-20. The tornado then struck the northern part of Arlington Airport (F2). The tornado paralled I-20, crossing the Interstate about one mile west of Highway 360, overturning at least one 18-wheeler (F1)(712 PM). The tornado then began moving northeast, ending with F2 damage to subdivision just northeast of Grand Prairie airport (near Arkansas and Parkside)(720 PM). In spite of the damage, there were no deaths or serious injuries in Arlington or Grand Prairie. One commercial building was destroyed in Arlington, and 22 others damaged. Residential building damage (Tarrant county) was as follows: Location Destroyed Major Damage Minor Damage Azle 0 0 13 (hail) Lake Worth 0 0 118 (hail) River Oaks 0 3 51 Fort Worth 28 48 136 Arlington 67 146 458 Grand Prairie 6 9 32 Total 101 206 808 | |||||||||||
| 19.8 | 1968-05-13 | 2 | 32°56'N / 96°30'W | 0.40 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Collin | |
| 20.6 | 1956-08-14 | 2 | 32°33'N / 97°04'W | 32°35'N / 97°01'W | 3.80 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Ellis |
| 22.4 | 1971-12-14 | 2 | 33°02'N / 97°00'W | 0.10 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Denton | |
| 23.8 | 1973-03-06 | 2 | 32°49'N / 97°11'W | 1.50 Miles | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 24.4 | 1973-12-03 | 2 | 33°04'N / 97°00'W | 0.10 Mile | 7 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Denton | |
| 24.5 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°25'N / 96°51'W | 10.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Ellis | |
| 25.1 | 1969-04-27 | 2 | 33°03'N / 96°43'W | 33°08'N / 96°27'W | 16.50 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 45 | 250K | 0 | Collin |
| 26.1 | 1972-03-24 | 2 | 32°37'N / 96°22'W | 2.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Kaufman | |
| 26.3 | 1969-04-27 | 2 | 32°52'N / 97°13'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Tarrant | |||
| 26.6 | 1993-09-13 | 2 | 32°34'N / 97°14'W | 32°42'N / 97°11'W | 8.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 5.0M | 0 | Tarrant |
| Brief Description: A tornado touched down 5 miles west of Mansfield and moved north-northeast into southwest Arlington before lifting. A large microwave tower was flattened. Additionally, 6 mobile homes, 20 houses, and 3 businesses were damaged. | |||||||||||
| 26.8 | 1970-04-25 | 2 | 32°40'N / 96°20'W | 0.10 Mile | 10 Yards | 1 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Kaufman | |
| 27.6 | 1963-04-22 | 2 | 33°08'N / 96°49'W | 33°12'N / 96°43'W | 7.70 Miles | 1760 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Collin |
| 27.8 | 1960-08-21 | 2 | 33°07'N / 97°01'W | 0.20 Mile | 40 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Denton | |
| 28.1 | 1991-04-28 | 2 | 33°10'N / 96°52'W | 0.50 Mile | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Denton | |
| 28.4 | 1959-10-04 | 3 | 32°59'N / 96°27'W | 33°08'N / 96°25'W | 10.70 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 5 | 250K | 0 | Collin |
| 28.8 | 1958-04-21 | 2 | 32°28'N / 96°59'W | 32°16'N / 96°51'W | 15.90 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 18 | 250K | 0 | Ellis |
| 28.8 | 1971-07-26 | 2 | 33°08'N / 97°01'W | 0.50 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Denton | |
| 28.8 | 1969-10-12 | 3 | 32°59'N / 96°32'W | 33°14'N / 96°27'W | 17.90 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Collin |
| 28.8 | 1974-04-21 | 2 | 32°44'N / 96°17'W | 1.00 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Kaufman | |
| 29.7 | 1983-11-22 | 2 | 32°21'N / 96°41'W | 32°21'N / 96°37'W | 3.00 Miles | 40 Yards | 0 | 6 | 2.5M | 0 | Ellis |
| 30.0 | 1985-10-18 | 2 | 33°08'N / 96°30'W | 2.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Collin | |
| 30.1 | 1977-03-27 | 2 | 33°12'N / 96°43'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Collin | |||
| 30.1 | 1970-04-18 | 2 | 32°58'N / 96°19'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Rockwall | |||
| 30.3 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°21'N / 96°37'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 20 | 250K | 0 | Ellis | |
| 30.6 | 1963-03-11 | 3 | 32°35'N / 96°18'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Kaufman | |
| 31.1 | 1976-04-19 | 2 | 32°37'N / 97°17'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 31.7 | 1995-04-19 | 2 | 32°44'N / 97°19'W | 32°48'N / 97°20'W | 5.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 4.0M | 0 | Tarrant |
| Brief Description: The tornado track was approximately five miles long from the Texas Christian University campus to 1.5 miles southeast of downtown Fort Worth. At least six vehicles were overturned, major damage was sustained by an apartment complex, and significant damage occurred to roofs. Power lines, telephone and power poles, and a large number of trees were blown down by high winds. | |||||||||||
| 31.8 | 1985-05-13 | 2 | 32°21'N / 96°31'W | 32°23'N / 96°30'W | 4.50 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 16 | 2.5M | 0 | Dallas |
| 32.2 | 1973-06-19 | 2 | 32°45'N / 97°20'W | 0.30 Mile | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 32.9 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°26'N / 97°11'W | 0.50 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 33.2 | 1990-04-05 | 2 | 32°45'N / 97°21'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 33.2 | 2000-03-28 | 3 | 32°45'N / 97°21'W | 32°45'N / 97°21'W | 4.00 Miles | 250 Yards | 2 | 80 | 0 | 0 | Tarrant |
| Brief Description: M52OU, M67OU Tarrant County Thunderstorm Narrative The first tornado damage was reported near Castleberry High School, about four miles west of downtown Fort Worth (618 PM). Additional roof and tree damage occurred in Monticello neighborhood of River Oaks. A number of businesses were then damaged or destroyed near the intersection of Camp Bowie and West Seventh (620 PM). Tornado moved east along West Seventh Street, striking the Montgomery Ward building and the adjacent Linwood neighborhood, doing extensive damage to older homes (622 PM). The tornado then did extensive damage to the six story Cash America building, nearly destroying it. Further significant damage was then done to the Mallick Tower building and Calvary Cathedral Building (624 PM). The tornado weakened as it entered downtown, but wind borne debris broke thousands of windows in buildings and high rises (626 PM). Particularly hard hit was the Bank One Building, which had 80% (3,000) of its windows broken, and the Union Pacific Resources Building (1,300 of 5,000 windows broken). Numerous other structures were affected to a lesser degree. Automobiles in streets and parking lots were also damaged. The tornado then dissipated as it moved east of downtown, although scattered minor damage occurred to roofs, trees, fences, and billboards about 3 miles east of the city near I-30 and Brentwood Stair. Two people were killed as a direct result of the tornado. A man (age 52) was killed while trying to reach shelter after warning others of the tornado, while a homeless man (age 67) was killed by a wall that collapsed on him. Some 80 other people were injured, but only six required hospitalization. Hail did extensive damage to roofs and autos mainly in Lake Worth and Saginaw. Initial tornado damage in Arlington occurred at a restaurant on South Cooper street. The tornado moved east and gained strength, doing F3 damage near Bardin and Matlock (707 PM), south of I-20. The tornado then struck the northern part of Arlington Airport (F2). The tornado paralled I-20, crossing the Interstate about one mile west of Highway 360, overturning at least one 18-wheeler (F1)(712 PM). The tornado then began moving northeast, ending with F2 damage to subdivision just northeast of Grand Prairie airport (near Arkansas and Parkside)(720 PM). In spite of the damage, there were no deaths or serious injuries in Arlington or Grand Prairie. One commercial building was destroyed in Arlington, and 22 others damaged. Residential building damage (Tarrant county) was as follows: Location Destroyed Major Damage Minor Damage Azle 0 0 13 (hail) Lake Worth 0 0 118 (hail) River Oaks 0 3 51 Fort Worth 28 48 136 Arlington 67 146 458 Grand Prairie 6 9 32 Total 101 206 808 | |||||||||||
| 33.2 | 2002-04-16 | 3 | 32°45'N / 97°21'W | 32°45'N / 97°21'W | 2.10 Miles | 80 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Tarrant |
| Brief Description: The fourth and most significant tornado of the day developed in east Fort Worth just south of Ramey Avenue east of Loop 820, moved north and dissipated between Forest and Haynie streets, south of Greenlee Street. Damage occurred to a strip mall, with heavy damage to a duplex. Several homes were partially unroofed, two businesses suffered heavy damage, and roof damage occurred to the sanctuary of a church. | |||||||||||
| 34.2 | 1959-11-03 | 2 | 33°05'N / 97°14'W | 1.20 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Denton | |
| 34.3 | 1957-11-17 | 2 | 32°43'N / 97°22'W | 2.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 2 | 3K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 34.7 | 1963-09-06 | 2 | 32°33'N / 97°19'W | 1.50 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 35.4 | 1960-05-04 | 3 | 32°48'N / 97°26'W | 32°52'N / 97°20'W | 7.40 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 12 | 250K | 0 | Tarrant |
| 35.4 | 1958-04-27 | 2 | 33°12'N / 96°35'W | 33°12'N / 96°19'W | 15.40 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Collin |
| 35.6 | 1973-05-06 | 2 | 32°33'N / 97°20'W | 12.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 35.9 | 1975-05-14 | 2 | 32°58'N / 97°21'W | 0.50 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 37.0 | 1951-06-16 | 2 | 32°27'N / 97°25'W | 32°27'N / 97°10'W | 14.50 Miles | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson |
| 37.3 | 1961-03-26 | 2 | 32°33'N / 97°22'W | 0.30 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 1 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 37.8 | 1961-03-26 | 2 | 33°04'N / 96°14'W | 3.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hunt | |
| 38.1 | 1961-03-26 | 3 | 32°11'N / 96°53'W | 32°15'N / 96°45'W | 9.10 Miles | 280 Yards | 0 | 4 | 2.5M | 0 | Ellis |
| 38.5 | 1973-05-11 | 2 | 32°55'N / 97°27'W | 32°48'N / 97°25'W | 8.40 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Tarrant |
| 39.1 | 2008-04-23 | 2 | 32°33'N / 97°24'W | 32°33'N / 97°24'W | 0 | 0 | 1.0M | 0K | Tarrant | ||
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a tornado touched down in the town of Crowley near Sharondale Drive and Morfield Drive. Damage was mostly confined to these two streets where two houses lost significant portions of their roofs and received damage to external walls. Two houses had portions of roof decking removed and several metal storage buildings were damaged. Several additional homes suffered minor roof damage and nearby trees had large limbs broken off. This tornado was rated an EF-2 with maximum sustained winds of 110-115 MPH. EPISODE NARRATIVE: North Texas was impacted with a linear mesoscale convective system as well as discrete supercell thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. An EF-2 tornado destroyed several homes in the town of Crowley and several other brief tornadoes were reported as well. Other severe reports included large hail and damaging winds. | |||||||||||
| 39.4 | 1961-03-26 | 3 | 32°29'N / 97°22'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 39.8 | 1966-06-12 | 3 | 33°18'N / 97°00'W | 33°20'N / 96°58'W | 3.60 Miles | 133 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Denton |
| 39.8 | 1962-06-08 | 2 | 32°27'N / 97°21'W | 1.50 Miles | 133 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 39.8 | 1981-10-13 | 2 | 32°28'N / 97°23'W | 32°30'N / 97°22'W | 2.70 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson |
| 40.0 | 1970-04-18 | 2 | 32°48'N / 97°28'W | 2.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 40.3 | 1961-11-02 | 2 | 32°14'N / 96°30'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Navarro | |
| 40.6 | 1984-02-11 | 2 | 32°50'N / 96°05'W | 0.50 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Leon | |
| 40.8 | 1957-04-02 | 3 | 33°17'N / 96°37'W | 33°24'N / 96°37'W | 8.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Collin |
| 41.3 | 2010-10-24 | 2 | 32°11'N / 96°33'W | 32°15'N / 96°27'W | 7.00 Miles | 480 Yards | 0 | 4 | 1.0M | 0K | Navarro |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A strong EF2 tornado hit the town of Rice damaging several homes, derailing train cars, damaging a school, and overturning cars on the interstate. The tornado began about 4 miles outside the town limits of Rice and first damaged two homes near NW 050 road. One of the homes was completely destroyed. About a mile and half later, the tornado struck another home causing the exterior walls to collapse and taking the roof off the home. Next, the tornado entered the town of Rice and moved over a train track derailing 11 train cars. One of the train cars ended up in the nearby baseball field of the high school. The baseball field and nearby football stadium was also damaged, and the softball field was completely destroyed. Power poles and bleachers were damaged at the football and baseball field. At the softball field, the fences, dugouts, scorekeepers stand, scoreboard, light poles, and bleachers were all destroyed. The tornado then damaged an intermediate school causing one wall to lean and peeling the roof off the gymnasium. Next, the tornado crossed Interstate 45 where it overturned a few cars and trapped some people. One 18 wheeler carrying a dump truck lost the dump truck which fell onto a car traveling in the other direction. The driver of the car sustained minor cuts. East of the interstate, the tornado damaged 4 more homes causing mainly roof damage to the homes. The roof damage east of the interstate was mostly EF1 intensity. A total of 4 persons were injured during this tornado. All were transported to area hospitals with minor, non-life threatening injuries. In addition to the structural damage, trees were snapped along the path of the tornado. The maximum sustained winds were estimated to be 135 mph. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Severe thunderstorms developed along and east of Interstate 35 in association with a dryline across north Texas. The storms produced large amounts of hail which damaged hundreds, if not thousands, of roofs. In Hunt County alone, emergency officials estimated nearly 500 homes had some form of roof damage. In addition, a strong EF2 tornado moved through Rice damaging the new intermediate school, several homes, derailing train cars and overturning vehicles on Interstate 45. A second EF0 tornado damaged 10 homes near Lone Oak. | |||||||||||
| 41.8 | 1971-12-14 | 2 | 32°31'N / 97°26'W | 0.20 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 41.9 | 1976-05-26 | 4 | 32°12'N / 97°01'W | 32°11'N / 97°00'W | 1.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Ellis |
| 42.2 | 1974-05-14 | 2 | 32°42'N / 97°30'W | 0.30 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 42.8 | 1967-06-29 | 2 | 33°16'N / 97°13'W | 1.00 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Denton | |
| 43.0 | 1968-05-11 | 2 | 32°10'N / 97°14'W | 32°17'N / 97°03'W | 13.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hill |
| 43.0 | 1976-05-26 | 4 | 32°15'N / 97°16'W | 32°12'N / 97°01'W | 15.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Hill |
| 43.3 | 1968-05-13 | 2 | 32°23'N / 97°22'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 43.9 | 1975-05-29 | 2 | 33°00'N / 97°29'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Wise | |||
| 44.0 | 1962-06-28 | 2 | 32°20'N / 97°20'W | 1.00 Mile | 27 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 44.2 | 2006-05-09 | 3 | 33°22'N / 96°31'W | 33°24'N / 96°38'W | 4.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 2 | 6 | 1.0M | 0 | Collin |
| Brief Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a significant tornado developed approximately three miles east-northeast of Anna. A house was unroofed and another damaged just east of Collin County Road 477. Trees and power lines were also downed. A roof was damaged along FM 2862 west of Collin County Road 480. The tornado ranged from an F1 to an F2 on the Fujita Tornado Intensity Scale during this part of its lifetime. The tornado then turned on a slightly more northerly track. The tornado reached its maximum intensity of F3 as it crossed FM 3133 just north of the Westminster community. Vegetation west of FM 3133 was scoured. Two homes were heavily damaged south of Collin County Road 531. A mobile home and several permanent structures suffered heavy damage along Brangus and Black Roads, near the Collin-Grayson County line. These were the locations of the fatalities. Several other people suffered injuries and were transported to hospitals. Numerous livestock were killed. The affected parts of Collin County were declared disaster areas. The tornado continued on its destructive path as it crossed into Grayson County. F80MH, M82MH | |||||||||||
| 44.2 | 1978-04-30 | 2 | 32°24'N / 97°24'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 44.3 | 1971-03-12 | 3 | 33°23'N / 96°50'W | 33°26'N / 96°46'W | 5.20 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Grayson |
| 44.8 | 1973-04-23 | 3 | 32°22'N / 97°23'W | 2.50 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 3 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 44.9 | 1975-10-24 | 2 | 32°08'N / 96°57'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Ellis | |||
| 45.0 | 1974-06-07 | 2 | 33°13'N / 96°13'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Hunt | |
| 45.0 | 1955-04-06 | 2 | 33°22'N / 97°11'W | 33°25'N / 96°49'W | 21.40 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Denton |
| 45.0 | 2006-12-29 | 2 | 32°10'N / 97°19'W | 32°22'N / 97°14'W | 15.00 Miles | 587 Yards | 0 | 12 | 2.0M | 0K | Johnson |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damage survey and found that the tornado which originated in Hill County continued on its destructive northeast path into Johnson County. Damage to sheds and vegetation was noted along County Roads 1205 and 1204. The most significant damage to structures was found near FM 916, CR 1202, and CR 1205, northeast to near Highway 171. Several structures were unroofed while others suffered partial roof loss. Major damage to trees was also noted here. Damage to homes and trees continued along the track near CR 421, CR 423, and CR 415 just north of Highway 4. The tornado then crossed FM 2415. The last observed damage was along the south shore of Lake Alvarado. County officials reported that twenty-two residences were destroyed, twenty were heavily damaged, and twenty more had minor damages. Ten people were taken to local hospitals. Most were for minor injuries, but two suffered more serious injuries and were released from the hospital the next day. The Governor designated Johnson County a disaster area. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A rare winter tornado outbreak occurred on December 29 over portions of North Texas, spawning almost two dozen tornadoes. Very high shear and low instability created an environment favorable for tornadoes. A strong surface low pressure system and warm front located in southern North Texas increased the probablitity for low-level rotation. In addition to tornadoes, severe reports of large hail and flash flooding were widespread. | |||||||||||
| 45.1 | 1965-06-23 | 2 | 32°37'N / 97°32'W | 0.10 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 45.5 | 1957-04-02 | 3 | 33°24'N / 96°37'W | 33°25'N / 96°35'W | 2.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Grayson |
| 45.5 | 1976-05-26 | 4 | 32°16'N / 97°17'W | 32°15'N / 97°16'W | 1.90 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Johnson |
| 45.5 | 1981-05-17 | 2 | 33°16'N / 97°20'W | 33°16'N / 97°15'W | 4.90 Miles | 123 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Denton |
| 45.5 | 1967-12-21 | 3 | 33°06'N / 96°06'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hunt | |
| 45.7 | 1967-05-01 | 2 | 32°10'N / 96°27'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Navarro | |
| 45.8 | 1958-06-06 | 3 | 33°05'N / 96°05'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hunt | |
| 46.0 | 1976-05-26 | 2 | 32°16'N / 97°18'W | 0.20 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 46.2 | 1973-11-24 | 3 | 32°21'N / 97°24'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 46.2 | 1975-04-07 | 2 | 32°21'N / 97°24'W | 0.20 Mile | 27 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 46.4 | 1955-04-06 | 2 | 33°25'N / 96°49'W | 33°27'N / 96°32'W | 16.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Grayson |
| 46.5 | 1971-10-19 | 2 | 32°25'N / 97°32'W | 32°29'N / 97°26'W | 7.60 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson |
| 46.7 | 1958-01-14 | 2 | 33°08'N / 96°06'W | 0.30 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Hunt | |
| 47.1 | 1976-04-19 | 2 | 32°41'N / 97°35'W | 0.30 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Parker | |
| 47.1 | 1976-05-26 | 3 | 32°24'N / 97°27'W | 32°21'N / 97°26'W | 3.80 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson |
| 47.3 | 1955-03-20 | 2 | 32°05'N / 96°43'W | 0.30 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Navarro | |
| 47.4 | 1972-10-22 | 2 | 32°17'N / 96°12'W | 1.30 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Henderson | |
| 47.4 | 1972-10-22 | 2 | 32°17'N / 96°12'W | 1.30 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Henderson | |
| 47.7 | 1962-09-07 | 2 | 32°20'N / 97°25'W | 2.00 Miles | 167 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 48.1 | 1969-05-15 | 2 | 33°22'N / 97°12'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Denton | |
| 48.4 | 1957-04-02 | 3 | 33°02'N / 97°33'W | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Wise | |||
| 48.8 | 1960-05-20 | 2 | 33°08'N / 96°04'W | 33°08'N / 96°03'W | 1.90 Miles | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Hunt |
| 48.8 | 1955-05-11 | 2 | 32°06'N / 96°30'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Navarro | |||
| 49.5 | 2006-05-09 | 3 | 33°23'N / 96°26'W | 33°27'N / 96°24'W | 5.30 Miles | 300 Yards | 1 | 4 | 500K | 0 | Grayson |
| Brief Description: A significant tornado which formed in northern Collin County continued into southeastern Grayson County. A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that the tornado remained strong F3 as it crossed into Grayson County. A fatality occurred on Black Road, just over the border into Grayson County, where permanent homes suffered heavy damage. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along Yellow Bridge Road, Durham Road, and Red Moore Road. The tornado damaged outbuildings, rolled over a mobile home, and caused at least minor damage to structures in the area. The tornado, which had briefly weakened to an F1, strengthened again and caused F2 damage as it approached Gordon Road southeast of the Pilot Grove community. At least two additional homes were heavily damaged. The tornado crossed FM 121 and damaged a shed along Bethel Canyon Road, just west of Highway 160. The tornado crossed Highway 160, weakened to an F0, and dissipated approximately three miles south of Whitewright just before 11 PM. In addition to the fatality, several people suffered injuries and were transported to the hospital. M14PH | |||||||||||
| 49.5 | 1965-05-10 | 2 | 32°06'N / 96°28'W | 8.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Navarro | |
| 49.5 | 1975-07-03 | 2 | 32°06'N / 96°28'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Navarro | |||
| 49.5 | 1983-08-18 | 2 | 32°06'N / 96°28'W | 2.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Navarro | |
| 49.6 | 1957-04-02 | 2 | 33°28'N / 96°35'W | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Grayson | |||
| 49.7 | 1985-05-13 | 2 | 33°06'N / 96°06'W | 33°13'N / 96°01'W | 8.00 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 23 | 2.5M | 0 | Hunt |
| 49.8 | 1974-10-31 | 2 | 32°03'N / 96°41'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Navarro | |||
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.