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The chance of earthquake damage in Trenton is about the same as Texas average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Trenton is much higher than Texas average and is much higher than the national average.

Topics:Earthquake IndexVolcano IndexTornado IndexOther Weather Extremes EventsVolcanos NearbyHistorical Earthquake EventsHistorical Tornado Events

Earthquake Index, #237

Trenton, TX
0.04
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

Trenton, TX
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, #311

Trenton, TX
299.35
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 5,113 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Trenton, TX were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:

TypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCount
Avalanche:0Blizzard:3Cold:4Dense Fog:8Drought:102
Dust Storm:2Flood:594Hail:1,911Heat:15Heavy Snow:59
High Surf:0Hurricane:0Ice Storm:20Landslide:0Strong Wind:73
Thunderstorm Winds:2,079Tropical Storm:1Wildfire:12Winter Storm:41Winter Weather:55
Other:134 

Volcanos Nearby

No volcano is found in or near Trenton, TX.

Historical Earthquake Events

No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Trenton, TX.

No historical earthquake events found in or near Trenton, TX.

Historical Tornado Events

A total of 132 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Trenton, TX.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeStart Lat/LogEnd Lat/LogLengthWidthFatalitiesInjuriesProperty DamageCrop DamageAffected County
4.52006-05-09333°23'N / 96°26'W33°27'N / 96°24'W5.30 Miles300 Yards14500K0Grayson
 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
5.51959-03-20233°26'N / 96°21'W33°35'N / 96°18'W10.70 Miles67 Yards0025K0Fannin
5.51959-03-20233°26'N / 96°21'W33°35'N / 96°18'W10.70 Miles67 Yards0025K0Fannin
6.51967-03-25233°24'N / 96°14'W2.00 Miles67 Yards003K0Fannin
12.51955-04-06333°36'N / 96°24'W33°35'N / 96°05'W18.30 Miles67 Yards002.5M0Fannin
13.91973-05-06233°35'N / 96°11'W0.10 Mile20 Yards0025K0Fannin
13.92006-05-09333°22'N / 96°31'W33°24'N / 96°38'W4.00 Miles300 Yards261.0M0Collin
 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
14.31957-04-02233°28'N / 96°35'W0225K0Grayson
14.51961-03-26233°22'N / 96°06'W0025K0Kaufman
14.61971-03-12333°30'N / 96°36'W33°33'N / 96°32'W5.10 Miles440 Yards000K0Grayson
14.61971-03-12333°30'N / 96°36'W33°33'N / 96°32'W5.10 Miles440 Yards000K0Grayson
15.11957-04-02333°24'N / 96°37'W33°25'N / 96°35'W2.70 Miles33 Yards02250K0Grayson
15.41992-05-11233°22'N / 96°05'W0.20 Mile200 Yards0025K0Hunt
15.91955-04-06333°38'N / 96°36'W33°36'N / 96°24'W11.90 Miles67 Yards1272.5M0Grayson
16.11966-05-23333°23'N / 96°04'W2.00 Miles100 Yards0525K0Hunt
16.31974-06-07233°13'N / 96°13'W1.00 Mile100 Yards0125K0Hunt
16.41981-05-13233°32'N / 96°05'W1.00 Mile73 Yards0025K0Fannin
17.11957-04-02333°17'N / 96°37'W33°24'N / 96°37'W8.00 Miles33 Yards02250K0Collin
17.11958-04-27233°12'N / 96°35'W33°12'N / 96°19'W15.40 Miles50 Yards00250K0Collin
18.21982-04-02233°39'N / 96°10'W1.00 Mile50 Yards000K0Fannin
19.11971-12-14233°37'N / 96°35'W0.60 Mile20 Yards01250K0Grayson
19.31955-04-06233°25'N / 96°49'W33°27'N / 96°32'W16.50 Miles33 Yards0025K0Grayson
19.61960-05-20233°38'N / 96°35'W33°39'N / 96°33'W2.70 Miles67 Yards00250K0Grayson
21.11982-04-02333°38'N / 96°17'W33°38'N / 95°51'W22.00 Miles150 Yards112.5M0Fannin
22.51985-10-18233°08'N / 96°30'W2.00 Miles150 Yards02250K0Collin
22.61996-01-17233°43'N / 96°09'W33°43'N / 96°09'W2.50 Miles150 Yards05150K0Fannin
 Brief Description: A short lived but strong tornadic circulation developed on the left side of a bow echo type thunderstorm north of Bonham. The tornado destroyed 3 mobile homes and resulted in 5 injuries to the occupants. Minor damage to homes and another mobile home also occurred.
22.81952-04-03233°36'N / 96°42'W33°38'N / 96°38'W4.90 Miles200 Yards0125K0Grayson
23.52008-12-08233°42'N / 96°36'W33°43'N / 96°33'W4.00 Miles125 Yards03750K0KGrayson
 Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: According to a damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, a lower EF-2 tornado affected areas of south and southwest Denison. Trees and power lines were downed. Dozens of homes, storage shelters, and businesses were damaged. About 500 homes in the area were without power. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A dry line moved across north Texas as an upper level trough moved through the Desert Southwest. A line of thunderstorms developed and became severe as the night wore on. Two tornadoes and several downbursts caused significant damage across Grayson County. Strong winds followed behind a cold front and caused damage to power lines.
23.91969-10-12332°59'N / 96°32'W33°14'N / 96°27'W17.90 Miles200 Yards003K0Collin
24.01970-06-23233°45'N / 96°30'W0.10 Mile67 Yards003K0Grayson
24.51971-12-14233°08'N / 96°06'W33°15'N / 95°57'W11.90 Miles440 Yards022.5M0Hunt
24.71958-01-14233°08'N / 96°06'W0.30 Mile33 Yards003K0Hunt
24.81981-03-17233°45'N / 96°32'W1.00 Mile73 Yards01250K0Grayson
24.81985-05-13233°06'N / 96°06'W33°13'N / 96°01'W8.00 Miles77 Yards0232.5M0Hunt
25.81961-03-26233°04'N / 96°14'W3.00 Miles880 Yards0025K0Hunt
26.11960-05-20233°08'N / 96°04'W33°08'N / 96°03'W1.90 Miles17 Yards003K0Hunt
26.21959-10-04332°59'N / 96°27'W33°08'N / 96°25'W10.70 Miles67 Yards05250K0Collin
26.61971-03-12333°23'N / 96°50'W33°26'N / 96°46'W5.20 Miles440 Yards000K0Grayson
26.61967-12-21333°06'N / 96°06'W0.10 Mile33 Yards00250K0Hunt
26.91977-03-27233°12'N / 96°43'W00250K0Collin
27.21969-04-27233°03'N / 96°43'W33°08'N / 96°27'W16.50 Miles200 Yards045250K0Collin
27.31971-03-12333°51'N / 96°30'W33°48'N / 96°12'W17.60 Miles250 Yards00250K0Bryan
28.01996-04-19233°17'N / 95°54'W33°16'N / 95°53'W0.50 Mile50 Yards00150K0Hunt
 Brief Description: Two mobile homes were destroyed, two homes were damaged, and trees and power lines were blown down by a tornado.
28.11958-06-06333°05'N / 96°05'W1.00 Mile50 Yards0025K0Hunt
28.21959-10-04233°48'N / 96°12'W33°51'N / 96°14'W4.30 Miles200 Yards0225K0Bryan
29.31957-04-18333°42'N / 96°44'W1.00 Mile17 Yards003K0Grayson
29.61974-06-07233°09'N / 95°57'W0025K0Hunt
30.21964-04-22333°26'N / 95°51'W33°30'N / 95°47'W5.90 Miles50 Yards0225K0Delta
30.21974-05-14333°32'N / 96°51'W2.00 Miles33 Yards000K0Grayson
30.51965-08-06233°46'N / 96°41'W0.50 Mile17 Yards003K0Grayson
30.61963-04-22233°08'N / 96°49'W33°12'N / 96°43'W7.70 Miles1760 Yards00250K0Collin
31.51957-04-02233°30'N / 95°48'W0025K0Lamar
32.01970-04-18232°58'N / 96°19'W0025K0Rockwall
32.01969-04-27233°06'N / 95°57'W1.00 Mile20 Yards003K0Hunt
32.31955-04-06233°34'N / 96°54'W33°37'N / 96°50'W5.20 Miles33 Yards000K0Grayson
32.71977-09-12233°01'N / 96°37'W2.50 Miles167 Yards0025K0Collin
32.91971-03-12333°54'N / 96°35'W33°51'N / 96°30'W6.20 Miles250 Yards03250K0Bryan
33.51992-05-11233°54'N / 96°12'W1.00 Mile100 Yards00250K0Bryan
33.51959-07-13233°48'N / 96°43'W1.00 Mile13 Yards003K0Grayson
34.01957-04-02233°33'N / 95°46'W1225K0Delta
34.11977-04-18233°23'N / 95°45'W000K0Delta
34.91973-03-10333°46'N / 96°51'W33°46'N / 96°44'W6.80 Miles100 Yards030K0Grayson
35.11957-04-02233°29'N / 95°46'W33°34'N / 95°43'W6.50 Miles100 Yards1225K0Lamar
35.31973-05-06233°48'N / 95°55'W0.50 Mile67 Yards03250K0Fannin
35.41982-04-02333°38'N / 95°51'W33°38'N / 95°42'W10.00 Miles150 Yards002.5M0Lamar
35.41991-04-28233°10'N / 96°52'W0.50 Mile77 Yards00250K0Denton
35.41969-06-14233°54'N / 96°29'W33°59'N / 96°17'W12.80 Miles100 Yards0025K0Bryan
35.51968-05-13232°56'N / 96°30'W0.40 Mile33 Yards0025K0Collin
35.91974-05-25233°54'N / 96°23'W34°00'N / 96°18'W8.50 Miles1500 Yards0025K0Bryan
36.51960-01-14233°08'N / 95°49'W0.30 Mile33 Yards013K0Hopkins
36.71962-03-24233°16'N / 95°44'W2.00 Miles300 Yards0025K0Hopkins
37.51976-05-23232°54'N / 96°29'W0.10 Mile33 Yards003K0Rockwall
37.81974-10-30233°43'N / 96°54'W0025K0Grayson
37.91966-06-12333°18'N / 97°00'W33°20'N / 96°58'W3.60 Miles133 Yards000K0Denton
38.11955-04-06233°22'N / 97°11'W33°25'N / 96°49'W21.40 Miles33 Yards0125K0Denton
38.41957-04-02433°56'N / 96°26'W34°02'N / 96°22'W7.90 Miles200 Yards33250K0Bryan
38.71966-05-23233°43'N / 96°55'W33°43'N / 96°55'W0025K0Dallas
38.71958-08-12232°55'N / 96°38'W32°55'N / 96°35'W3.00 Miles300 Yards003K0Dallas
38.81972-04-20233°56'N / 96°23'W34°03'N / 96°19'W8.90 Miles50 Yards0025K0Bryan
39.31954-06-02233°24'N / 95°42'W33°27'N / 95°37'W5.90 Miles1000 Yards1825K0Delta
39.31990-01-19232°55'N / 96°38'W0.80 Mile50 Yards012.5M0Dallas
39.61959-10-04332°46'N / 96°35'W32°59'N / 96°27'W16.90 Miles67 Yards00250K0Dallas
39.81961-04-11232°58'N / 96°45'W0.30 Mile33 Yards0325K0Dallas
41.11954-09-20234°00'N / 96°23'W34°03'N / 96°20'W4.50 Miles33 Yards013K0Bryan
41.11964-04-03333°57'N / 96°41'W33°59'N / 96°37'W4.90 Miles200 Yards00250K0Marshall
41.21968-04-19233°30'N / 97°03'W1.50 Miles23 Yards0025K0Cooke
41.51971-03-12333°58'N / 96°53'W33°54'N / 96°35'W17.80 Miles250 Yards01250K0Marshall
41.91959-03-31333°53'N / 96°48'W34°01'N / 96°38'W13.20 Miles600 Yards010250K0Marshall
42.11981-05-23334°05'N / 96°30'W33°59'N / 96°23'W9.70 Miles100 Yards002.5M0Bryan
42.31991-03-21234°01'N / 96°24'W34°04'N / 96°20'W5.00 Miles150 Yards00250K0Bryan
42.41957-04-02332°51'N / 96°50'W33°06'N / 96°50'W17.20 Miles100 Yards102002.5M0Dallas
42.91980-04-02234°03'N / 96°23'W4.00 Miles60 Yards0025K0Bryan
43.11964-04-03333°59'N / 96°37'W34°05'N / 96°27'W11.80 Miles200 Yards01250K0Bryan
43.31982-04-02234°02'N / 96°08'W0.50 Mile10 Yards0025K0Bryan
43.61992-05-11233°03'N / 95°47'W33°07'N / 95°38'W4.00 Miles400 Yards0025K0Hopkins
43.81984-02-11232°50'N / 96°05'W0.50 Mile100 Yards0025K0Leon
44.11957-04-02434°00'N / 96°39'W34°03'N / 96°35'W5.20 Miles200 Yards262.5M0Marshall
44.11971-07-26233°08'N / 97°01'W0.50 Mile17 Yards0125K0Denton
44.31964-04-23233°39'N / 95°37'W2.00 Miles23 Yards0025K0Lamar
44.51984-12-13332°47'N / 96°38'W32°53'N / 96°38'W6.90 Miles500 Yards02825.0M0Dallas
44.61973-03-10233°10'N / 95°38'W0.50 Mile150 Yards0025K0Hopkins
44.71960-08-21233°07'N / 97°01'W0.20 Mile40 Yards0225K0Denton
44.71981-10-13233°39'N / 95°40'W33°43'N / 95°35'W6.60 Miles50 Yards0025K0Lamar
44.71990-03-14232°52'N / 95°56'W32°55'N / 95°53'W4.00 Miles50 Yards000K0Rains
44.91955-04-06333°34'N / 97°13'W33°38'N / 96°58'W15.10 Miles33 Yards00250K0Cooke
44.91992-05-11234°00'N / 96°43'W2.00 Miles100 Yards0132.5M0Marshall
45.21951-05-09234°00'N / 96°36'W34°07'N / 96°31'W9.40 Miles100 Yards0025K0Bryan
45.31976-05-26332°54'N / 96°51'W32°55'N / 96°47'W4.50 Miles150 Yards012.5M0Dallas
45.51971-12-14233°10'N / 95°37'W0.50 Mile20 Yards000K0Hopkins
45.61973-12-03233°04'N / 97°00'W0.10 Mile7 Yards003K0Denton
46.01968-03-30233°30'N / 97°10'W33°30'N / 97°06'W3.60 Miles100 Yards0025K0Cooke
46.21969-10-12332°40'N / 96°50'W32°59'N / 96°32'W28.00 Miles200 Yards023K0Dallas
46.21959-03-31333°42'N / 97°08'W33°42'N / 97°01'W6.80 Miles1760 Yards0162.5M0Cooke
46.91971-12-14233°02'N / 97°00'W0.10 Mile17 Yards0025K0Denton
47.11971-12-14232°46'N / 96°36'W32°47'N / 96°32'W4.30 Miles167 Yards042.5M0Dallas
47.51964-04-23233°39'N / 95°37'W33°39'N / 95°30'W6.60 Miles100 Yards0025K0Lamar
47.51981-05-13433°46'N / 95°42'W33°47'N / 95°33'W8.80 Miles400 Yards0302.5M0Lamar
47.71975-03-27233°28'N / 97°10'W2.00 Miles320 Yards0225K0Cooke
47.91979-04-11234°02'N / 96°45'W0025K0Marshall
48.01961-06-07233°31'N / 97°10'W1.00 Mile100 Yards000K0Cooke
48.21980-10-16233°08'N / 95°35'W33°10'N / 95°34'W2.70 Miles77 Yards00250K0Hopkins
48.21974-04-21232°44'N / 96°17'W1.00 Mile200 Yards000K0Kaufman
48.21985-05-13233°37'N / 95°35'W33°40'N / 95°30'W4.00 Miles77 Yards082.5M0Lamar
48.61974-10-31233°08'N / 95°36'W33°10'N / 95°32'W4.70 Miles40 Yards012.5M0Hopkins
48.71974-10-30233°38'N / 97°09'W0.50 Mile40 Yards01250K0Cooke
48.71994-04-26233°32'N / 97°16'W33°44'N / 97°02'W16.00 Miles200 Yards0850.0M0Cooke
 Brief Description: A tornado touched down approximately eight miles southwest of Gainesville, then moved northeast through the western and northern parts of Gainesville, then east-northeast to near Callisburg before lifting. The tornado moved through at least one house subdivision and two mobile home parks. Seventy homes were damaged, 15 mobile homes destroyed, and 52 mobile homes were damaged. Severe damage was done to a multi-story apartment complex, and 14 businesses were damaged. Several cars and trucks were flipped over as the tornado crossed Interstate 35. Near Callisburg, the Callisburg High School was damaged, a mobile home was unroofed, a house was destroyed, and trees were blown down across county roads. Total damage was estimated at over 7 million dollars. Muenster,26,1445CST,,,0,0,0,0,Hail (1.75) 2 W Gainesville,26,1450CST,1,100,0,0,5,0,Tornado (F0) A tornado touched down between Lindsay and Gainesville just south of Highway 82, crossing Highway 82 just south of the Municipal Airport before lifting. There were numerous reports of trees and power lines downed across city streets, and damage was done to two barns and a truck.
48.81990-05-03233°39'N / 95°32'W2.00 Miles100 Yards0130K0Lamar
49.31979-04-11233°07'N / 95°36'W33°12'N / 95°30'W8.30 Miles150 Yards00250K0Hopkins
49.61964-04-03234°06'N / 96°39'W000K0Marshall
49.81969-05-15233°22'N / 97°12'W0.20 Mile33 Yards0025K0Denton
49.81955-03-31233°38'N / 97°10'W33°39'N / 97°10'W1.10 Miles33 Yards00250K0Cooke
49.91984-12-13332°43'N / 96°38'W32°47'N / 96°38'W3.10 Miles500 Yards0025.0M0Dallas


* 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.


 
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