Denton County, Texas tornadoes

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59confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: August 28, 2025, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total591950 to 2025
Per year0.8average since 1950
Peak monthMay16 of 59
StrongestEF3May 25, 2024
Deaths7whole paths, see note
Injuries86whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Denton County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

160 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 5Apr: 15May: 16Jun: 8Jul: 1Aug: 3Sep: 3Oct: 3Nov: 2Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 16 of 59 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 2: 1: 06 AM: 1: 1: 49 AM: 1: 2: 012 PM: 3: 8: 13 PM: 4: 4: 106 PM: 7: 1: 59 PM: 1: 2: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 0: 11960: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 11970: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 1: 0: 3: 0: 1: 2: 0: 42010: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 4: 1: 1: 0: 32020: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 219501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
23
EF1
22
EF2
11
EF3
2
Unknown
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

EF3, May 25, 2024

7 deaths, 80 injuries Strongest

EF3, May 25, 2024

47.27 mile path Longest path

47.27 miles, EF3

May 25, 2024, whole path Widest

1,400 yards, EF3

May 25, 2024
Every tornado

All 59 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Aug 28, 2025EFU0.01 mi20 yd00
Apr 30, 2025EF00.07 mi25 yd00
May 25, 2024EF11.42 mi800 yd00
May 25, 2024EF347.27 mi1,400 yd780
Mar 21, 2022EF01.86 mi50 yd00
May 29, 2019EF03.72 mi250 yd00
Apr 30, 2019EF12.89 mi250 yd00
Apr 30, 2019EF11.46 mi150 yd00
Mar 29, 2017EF11.62 mi130 yd00
Mar 8, 2016EF10.15 mi40 yd00
Nov 17, 2015EF13.07 mi50 yd00
May 10, 2015EF02.9 mi75 yd00
May 10, 2015EF15.19 mi100 yd00
May 7, 2015EF112.7 mi500 yd00
Oct 12, 2013EF00.01 mi20 yd00
Apr 3, 2012EF00.21 mi50 yd00
May 24, 2011EF21.52 mi220 yd00
Jun 10, 2009EF00.62 mi50 yd00
Jun 10, 2009EF10.21 mi50 yd00
Jun 10, 2009EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 10, 2009EF02.34 mi50 yd00
Apr 24, 2007EF12.5 mi50 yd00
Apr 24, 2007EF01 mi50 yd00
Apr 28, 2006F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 6, 2004F00.1 mi50 yd00
Cities

Cities in Denton County

Each city page counts every tornado path within 10 miles of the city, including paths just over the county line.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.