Greenville, TX Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
The chance of earthquake damage in Greenville is about the same as Texas average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Greenville is higher than Texas average and is much higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #510
Greenville, TX | 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
Greenville, 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, #442
Greenville, TX | 276.44 |
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 4,953 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Greenville, TX 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: | 2 | Cold: | 2 | Dense Fog: | 2 | Drought: | 83 |
Dust Storm: | 2 | Flood: | 665 | Hail: | 1,786 | Heat: | 9 | Heavy Snow: | 51 |
High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 13 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 60 |
Thunderstorm Winds: | 2,083 | Tropical Storm: | 1 | Wildfire: | 11 | Winter Storm: | 32 | Winter Weather: | 37 |
Other: | 114 |
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Greenville, TX.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Greenville, TX.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Greenville, TX.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 110 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Greenville, TX.
Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
1.0 | 1967-12-21 | 3 | 33°06'N / 96°06'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hunt | |
1.6 | 1958-01-14 | 2 | 33°08'N / 96°06'W | 0.30 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Hunt | |
2.4 | 1958-06-06 | 3 | 33°05'N / 96°05'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hunt | |
3.3 | 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 |
4.3 | 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 |
7.3 | 1971-12-14 | 2 | 33°08'N / 96°06'W | 33°15'N / 95°57'W | 11.90 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 2 | 2.5M | 0 | Hunt |
7.9 | 1961-03-26 | 2 | 33°04'N / 96°14'W | 3.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hunt | |
9.2 | 1969-04-27 | 2 | 33°06'N / 95°57'W | 1.00 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Hunt | |
9.5 | 1974-06-07 | 2 | 33°09'N / 95°57'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hunt | |||
9.6 | 1974-06-07 | 2 | 33°13'N / 96°13'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Hunt | |
15.7 | 1970-04-18 | 2 | 32°58'N / 96°19'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Rockwall | |||
16.8 | 1996-04-19 | 2 | 33°17'N / 95°54'W | 33°16'N / 95°53'W | 0.50 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 150K | 0 | Hunt |
Brief Description: Two mobile homes were destroyed, two homes were damaged, and trees and power lines were blown down by a tornado. | |||||||||||
16.9 | 1960-01-14 | 2 | 33°08'N / 95°49'W | 0.30 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 3K | 0 | Hopkins | |
17.6 | 1961-03-26 | 2 | 33°22'N / 96°06'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Kaufman | |||
17.6 | 1992-05-11 | 2 | 33°22'N / 96°05'W | 0.20 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hunt | |
18.9 | 1966-05-23 | 3 | 33°23'N / 96°04'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 5 | 25K | 0 | Hunt | |
19.1 | 1990-03-14 | 2 | 32°52'N / 95°56'W | 32°55'N / 95°53'W | 4.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Rains |
19.2 | 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 |
19.3 | 1984-02-11 | 2 | 32°50'N / 96°05'W | 0.50 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Leon | |
20.7 | 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 |
21.2 | 1967-03-25 | 2 | 33°24'N / 96°14'W | 2.00 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Fannin | |
22.2 | 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 |
22.7 | 1985-10-18 | 2 | 33°08'N / 96°30'W | 2.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Collin | |
23.2 | 1992-05-11 | 2 | 33°03'N / 95°47'W | 33°07'N / 95°38'W | 4.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hopkins |
24.2 | 1962-03-24 | 2 | 33°16'N / 95°44'W | 2.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hopkins | |
25.8 | 1968-05-13 | 2 | 32°56'N / 96°30'W | 0.40 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Collin | |
26.2 | 1976-05-23 | 2 | 32°54'N / 96°29'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Rockwall | |
27.5 | 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 |
27.6 | 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 | |||||||||||
27.7 | 1973-03-10 | 2 | 33°10'N / 95°38'W | 0.50 Mile | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hopkins | |
27.9 | 1977-04-18 | 2 | 33°23'N / 95°45'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Delta | |||
28.0 | 1974-04-21 | 2 | 32°44'N / 96°17'W | 1.00 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Kaufman | |
28.7 | 1971-12-14 | 2 | 33°10'N / 95°37'W | 0.50 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hopkins | |
28.7 | 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 |
29.1 | 1981-05-13 | 2 | 33°32'N / 96°05'W | 1.00 Mile | 73 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Fannin | |
29.7 | 1964-04-22 | 3 | 33°26'N / 95°51'W | 33°30'N / 95°47'W | 5.90 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Delta |
30.1 | 1959-03-20 | 2 | 33°26'N / 96°21'W | 33°35'N / 96°18'W | 10.70 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Fannin |
30.1 | 1959-03-20 | 2 | 33°26'N / 96°21'W | 33°35'N / 96°18'W | 10.70 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Fannin |
30.1 | 1977-09-12 | 2 | 33°01'N / 96°37'W | 2.50 Miles | 167 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Collin | |
30.5 | 1993-10-18 | 2 | 32°50'N / 95°42'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 1 | 0 | 500K | 0 | Rains | |
Brief Description: A tornado developed 1 SE Emory and moved two miles southeast. A man was killed and his mobile home was destroyed. (M57M) | |||||||||||
30.9 | 1994-04-29 | 2 | 32°46'N / 95°48'W | 32°52'N / 95°37'W | 12.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 5.0M | 0 | Wood |
Brief Description: The tornado touched down just inside the Rains County line on Highway 19, then moved northeast for 12 miles before lifting at FM 515 Lake Fork Reservoir. The tornado entered Wood County at 5 NNW Alba. One house and one church were destroyed, one house was unroofed, one RV unroofed, roof damage was done to a house, and extensive tree and power line damage occured. | |||||||||||
31.0 | 1980-10-16 | 2 | 33°08'N / 95°35'W | 33°10'N / 95°34'W | 2.70 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hopkins |
31.4 | 1974-10-31 | 2 | 33°08'N / 95°36'W | 33°10'N / 95°32'W | 4.70 Miles | 40 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Hopkins |
31.9 | 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 |
32.2 | 1957-04-02 | 2 | 33°30'N / 95°48'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Lamar | |||
32.4 | 1979-04-11 | 2 | 33°07'N / 95°36'W | 33°12'N / 95°30'W | 8.30 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hopkins |
32.8 | 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 | |||||||||||
32.8 | 1973-05-06 | 2 | 33°35'N / 96°11'W | 0.10 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Fannin | |
33.2 | 1990-01-19 | 2 | 32°55'N / 96°38'W | 0.80 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Dallas | |
33.4 | 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 |
33.4 | 1970-04-25 | 2 | 32°40'N / 96°20'W | 0.10 Mile | 10 Yards | 1 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Kaufman | |
33.7 | 1993-10-18 | 2 | 32°50'N / 95°37'W | 32°52'N / 95°37'W | 10.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0 | Wood |
Brief Description: This tornado developed from the same mesocyclone which produced the tornado southeast of Emory. As the tornado moved across the southwest inlets of Lake Fork Reservoir and traversed the southern end of the lake, several buildings and homes were destroyed. Most of the damage was to the Brady Marina, The Minnow Bucket Restaurant, two mobile homes, and a recreational vehicle. The tornado then moved across open country, and lifted two miles NNW Quitman near FM 2225. | |||||||||||
33.8 | 1954-06-02 | 2 | 33°24'N / 95°42'W | 33°27'N / 95°37'W | 5.90 Miles | 1000 Yards | 1 | 8 | 25K | 0 | Delta |
33.8 | 1973-12-03 | 3 | 32°48'N / 95°41'W | 32°48'N / 95°38'W | 3.00 Miles | 27 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Rains |
34.0 | 1955-04-06 | 3 | 33°36'N / 96°24'W | 33°35'N / 96°05'W | 18.30 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Fannin |
35.0 | 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 |
35.3 | 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 |
35.5 | 1957-04-02 | 2 | 33°29'N / 95°46'W | 33°34'N / 95°43'W | 6.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 1 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Lamar |
35.7 | 1977-03-27 | 2 | 33°12'N / 96°43'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Collin | |||
36.0 | 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 |
36.1 | 1982-04-02 | 3 | 33°38'N / 96°17'W | 33°38'N / 95°51'W | 22.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 1 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Fannin |
36.1 | 1961-03-26 | 2 | 33°01'N / 95°31'W | 33°03'N / 95°28'W | 3.80 Miles | 250 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Hopkins |
36.1 | 1957-04-02 | 2 | 33°33'N / 95°46'W | 1 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Delta | |||
36.4 | 1969-05-14 | 3 | 33°03'N / 95°29'W | 0.50 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hopkins | |
36.8 | 1957-04-02 | 2 | 33°28'N / 96°35'W | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Grayson | |||
37.3 | 1982-04-02 | 2 | 33°39'N / 96°10'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Fannin | |
37.3 | 1972-03-24 | 2 | 32°37'N / 96°22'W | 2.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Kaufman | |
38.1 | 1963-03-11 | 3 | 32°35'N / 96°18'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Kaufman | |
38.2 | 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 |
38.5 | 1961-04-11 | 2 | 32°58'N / 96°45'W | 0.30 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 3 | 25K | 0 | Dallas | |
38.7 | 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 |
38.9 | 1971-03-12 | 3 | 33°30'N / 96°36'W | 33°33'N / 96°32'W | 5.10 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Grayson |
38.9 | 1971-03-12 | 3 | 33°30'N / 96°36'W | 33°33'N / 96°32'W | 5.10 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Grayson |
39.4 | 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 |
39.5 | 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 |
40.0 | 1981-05-13 | 2 | 32°42'N / 95°39'W | 32°41'N / 95°37'W | 2.70 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Van Zandt |
40.8 | 2010-01-20 | 2 | 32°34'N / 95°52'W | 32°39'N / 95°37'W | 15.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 1.0M | 0K | Van Zandt |
Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A NWS survey team found evidence of a long track tornado in Van Zandt County. The tornado touched down near CR 859 north of Highway 64 on the northwest side of Canton and traveled approximately 15 miles in a northeast direction. Numerous structures were damaged along the track of the tornado which ended near the Silver Lake community in the extreme Northeast corner of the county. Along the damage path, a single family home lost its entire roof and part of its exterior walls. A number of large trees were uprooted and several sheds and outbuildings suffered extensive damage. A small church was destroyed in the community of Starr. A total of 150 homes suffered damage, but only one injury was reported. Based on the damage, the tornado was rated an EF-2 with peak winds in the 110 to 120 mph range. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Severe storms developed in an area of strong low-level lift ahead of an approaching upper level low pressure system and a slowly advancing cold front. Severe weather reports were limited to east of Interstate 35, and five tornadoes were confirmed in Henderson, Van Zandt, and Hopkins counties. Two tornadoes were rated EF-2s, one was rated an EF-1, and the remaining two were EF-0s. The Van Zandt County tornado was a long track tornado that traveled over 15 miles. | |||||||||||
40.8 | 1982-04-02 | 3 | 33°38'N / 95°51'W | 33°38'N / 95°42'W | 10.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Lamar |
41.5 | 1955-04-06 | 3 | 33°38'N / 96°36'W | 33°36'N / 96°24'W | 11.90 Miles | 67 Yards | 1 | 27 | 2.5M | 0 | Grayson |
41.8 | 1996-01-17 | 2 | 33°43'N / 96°09'W | 33°43'N / 96°09'W | 2.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 5 | 150K | 0 | Fannin |
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. | |||||||||||
42.2 | 1981-05-13 | 2 | 32°41'N / 95°37'W | 32°40'N / 95°35'W | 2.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Wood |
43.0 | 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 |
43.1 | 1961-03-26 | 2 | 33°02'N / 95°24'W | 33°04'N / 95°20'W | 4.70 Miles | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hopkins |
43.3 | 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 |
43.4 | 1979-05-03 | 3 | 32°47'N / 95°31'W | 32°49'N / 95°24'W | 7.20 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Wood |
43.9 | 1967-04-13 | 2 | 32°30'N / 95°57'W | 32°30'N / 95°51'W | 6.10 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Van Zandt |
44.0 | 1991-04-28 | 2 | 33°10'N / 96°52'W | 0.50 Mile | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Denton | |
44.3 | 1971-12-14 | 2 | 33°37'N / 96°35'W | 0.60 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Grayson | |
44.9 | 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 |
45.1 | 1960-05-20 | 2 | 33°38'N / 96°35'W | 33°39'N / 96°33'W | 2.70 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Grayson |
45.5 | 1961-03-26 | 2 | 33°20'N / 95°22'W | 0.80 Mile | 280 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hopkins | |
45.8 | 1974-04-11 | 2 | 32°46'N / 96°47'W | 0.30 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Dallas | |
46.7 | 1964-04-23 | 2 | 33°39'N / 95°37'W | 2.00 Miles | 23 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Lamar | |
46.8 | 1962-03-24 | 3 | 32°40'N / 95°30'W | 0.50 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 8 | 2.5M | 0 | Wood | |
47.4 | 1952-04-03 | 2 | 33°36'N / 96°42'W | 33°38'N / 96°38'W | 4.90 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Grayson |
47.5 | 1975-04-29 | 2 | 32°40'N / 95°29'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Wood | |||
47.9 | 1964-04-05 | 2 | 32°40'N / 95°29'W | 32°41'N / 95°27'W | 2.70 Miles | 1760 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Wood |
48.0 | 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) | |||||||||||
48.3 | 1981-10-13 | 2 | 33°39'N / 95°40'W | 33°43'N / 95°35'W | 6.60 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Lamar |
48.8 | 1973-05-06 | 2 | 33°48'N / 95°55'W | 0.50 Mile | 67 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Fannin | |
48.8 | 1964-04-23 | 2 | 33°39'N / 95°37'W | 33°39'N / 95°30'W | 6.60 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Lamar |
49.0 | 1985-05-13 | 2 | 33°37'N / 95°35'W | 33°40'N / 95°30'W | 4.00 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 8 | 2.5M | 0 | Lamar |
49.1 | 1966-04-23 | 2 | 32°57'N / 95°17'W | 32°57'N / 95°17'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Wood | ||
49.1 | 1966-05-23 | 2 | 32°57'N / 95°17'W | 3.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Wood | |
49.2 | 2008-12-08 | 2 | 33°42'N / 96°36'W | 33°43'N / 96°33'W | 4.00 Miles | 125 Yards | 0 | 3 | 750K | 0K | Grayson |
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. | |||||||||||
49.4 | 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. | |||||||||||
49.5 | 1970-06-23 | 2 | 33°45'N / 96°30'W | 0.10 Mile | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Grayson | |
49.6 | 1959-10-04 | 2 | 33°48'N / 96°12'W | 33°51'N / 96°14'W | 4.30 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Bryan |
49.7 | 1974-05-25 | 2 | 33°30'N / 95°23'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Lamar | |||
49.8 | 1990-05-03 | 2 | 33°39'N / 95°32'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 13 | 0K | 0 | Lamar |
* 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.