Rio Vista Independent School District Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
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The chance of earthquake damage in Rio Vista Independent School District is about the same as Texas average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Rio Vista Independent School District is much higher than Texas average and is much higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #832
| Rio Vista Independent School District | 0.00 |
| 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
| Rio Vista Independent School District | 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, #69
| Rio Vista Independent School District | 355.19 |
| 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 5,252 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Rio Vista Independent School District 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: | 0 | Cold: | 0 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 25 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 698 | Hail: | 2,433 | Heat: | 10 | Heavy Snow: | 5 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 6 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 11 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,938 | Tropical Storm: | 1 | Wildfire: | 2 | Winter Storm: | 3 | Winter Weather: | 4 |
| Other: | 116 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Rio Vista Independent School District.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Rio Vista Independent School District.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Rio Vista Independent School District.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 141 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Rio Vista Independent School District.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 5.5 | 1991-04-12 | 2 | 32°17'N / 97°28'W | 2.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 5.5 | 1991-04-12 | 2 | 32°17'N / 97°28'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 6.3 | 2006-12-29 | 2 | 32°05'N / 97°24'W | 32°12'N / 97°20'W | 8.00 Miles | 587 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0K | Hill |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damage survey and found that a tornado developed west of FM 933 and south of CR 1145. Tree damage was noted as the tornado crossed FM 933 and FM 67 one mile southeast of Blum. The tornado apparently increased in size and intensity after crossing FM 67. A large grain silo was toppled over on CR 1137, roughly 1.5 miles northeast of Blum. Extensive tree and power pole damage was also noted. The path width was over a quarter of a mile at this time. As the tornado crossed County Roads 1136 and 1133, widespread tree damage was noted, as was structural damage to roofs and windows. The tornado then moved across FM 2488 just south of the Johnson County line, where a well-engineered home lost portions of roof decking and a large barn was destroyed. Portions of the barn's metal skin were carried over a mile to the north-northeast. The tornado then crossed into Johnson County. 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. | |||||||||||
| 6.3 | 1976-05-26 | 2 | 32°16'N / 97°18'W | 0.20 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 6.9 | 1981-10-13 | 2 | 32°08'N / 97°20'W | 32°10'N / 97°19'W | 2.70 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hill |
| 7.3 | 1962-09-07 | 2 | 32°20'N / 97°25'W | 2.00 Miles | 167 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 7.5 | 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 |
| 7.7 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 7.9 | 1991-04-12 | 2 | 32°14'N / 97°32'W | 1.50 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 8.2 | 1962-06-28 | 2 | 32°20'N / 97°20'W | 1.00 Mile | 27 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 8.4 | 1973-11-24 | 3 | 32°21'N / 97°24'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 8.4 | 1975-04-07 | 2 | 32°21'N / 97°24'W | 0.20 Mile | 27 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 9.6 | 1973-04-23 | 3 | 32°22'N / 97°23'W | 2.50 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 3 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 10.4 | 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 |
| 10.9 | 1968-05-13 | 2 | 32°23'N / 97°22'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 11.5 | 1961-03-16 | 2 | 32°20'N / 97°33'W | 1.20 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 11.9 | 1978-04-30 | 2 | 32°24'N / 97°24'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 15.0 | 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 |
| 15.0 | 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 |
| 15.6 | 1962-06-08 | 2 | 32°27'N / 97°21'W | 1.50 Miles | 133 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 15.8 | 1990-04-27 | 2 | 32°01'N / 97°30'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Bosque | |
| 16.1 | 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 |
| 16.5 | 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 |
| 17.7 | 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 |
| 17.7 | 1961-03-26 | 3 | 32°29'N / 97°22'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 18.1 | 1991-04-12 | 2 | 32°15'N / 97°45'W | 32°14'N / 97°40'W | 3.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Somervell |
| 18.9 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°26'N / 97°11'W | 0.50 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 19.5 | 1991-04-12 | 2 | 32°17'N / 97°45'W | 32°17'N / 97°42'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Somervell |
| 20.0 | 1971-12-14 | 2 | 32°31'N / 97°26'W | 0.20 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 20.6 | 1990-05-02 | 2 | 31°58'N / 97°34'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Bosque | |
| 20.7 | 1965-05-09 | 2 | 31°56'N / 97°20'W | 0.10 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hill | |
| 21.4 | 1971-05-23 | 2 | 31°56'N / 97°19'W | 31°57'N / 97°12'W | 7.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hill |
| 21.4 | 1971-05-23 | 2 | 31°56'N / 97°19'W | 31°57'N / 97°12'W | 7.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hill |
| 21.4 | 1971-05-23 | 3 | 31°56'N / 97°19'W | 31°57'N / 97°12'W | 7.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 1 | 49 | 0K | 0 | Hill |
| 22.1 | 1976-05-25 | 3 | 32°00'N / 97°08'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hill | |
| 22.2 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 22.3 | 1961-03-26 | 2 | 32°33'N / 97°22'W | 0.30 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 1 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 22.5 | 1973-05-06 | 2 | 32°33'N / 97°20'W | 12.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 22.6 | 1981-05-09 | 2 | 31°58'N / 97°15'W | 31°58'N / 97°05'W | 9.60 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hill |
| 22.7 | 1963-09-06 | 2 | 32°33'N / 97°19'W | 1.50 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 22.7 | 2000-05-12 | 3 | 31°54'N / 97°22'W | 31°54'N / 97°22'W | 7.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 2 | 0 | 3.0M | 0 | Bosque |
| Brief Description: A tornado formed over the central part of Lake Whitney at approximately 1610 CST. The tornado moved south and dissipated near the dam at 1625 CST. The tornado caused two deaths, both of which occurred in the same home, but no other injuries. The most significant damaged occurred at the Lakewood Harbor Subdivision, three miles northwest of the Dam, around 1615 CST. 38 homes were destroyed and 27 others were damaged. M70PH, F80PH May 12, 2000 - Event Narrative A cold front moved into North Texas, and became stationary along a Bonham, Dallas, Hillsboro, Goldthwaite line. Numerous hail and wind reports were received. An F-3 tornado touched down near Lake Whitney in the late afternoon hours.The parent storm continued to develop on the south flank, resulting in a long lived wall cloud that moved south through southern Bosque, western McLennan, eastern Coryell, and western Bell counties. While reports of hail and funnels continued through the life of the storm, no additional tornadoes were sighted. | |||||||||||
| 22.8 | 1972-03-26 | 2 | 32°01'N / 97°08'W | 32°03'N / 97°02'W | 6.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Hill |
| 22.9 | 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 |
| 23.4 | 1966-04-19 | 2 | 32°04'N / 97°45'W | 2.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Bosque | |
| 23.8 | 1990-03-14 | 2 | 31°58'N / 97°08'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hill | |
| 25.2 | 1959-03-31 | 4 | 31°51'N / 97°13'W | 31°59'N / 97°08'W | 10.40 Miles | 1760 Yards | 6 | 31 | 25K | 0 | Hill |
| 25.6 | 1979-05-10 | 2 | 31°56'N / 97°08'W | 2.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hill | |
| 27.0 | 1975-10-24 | 2 | 32°08'N / 96°57'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Ellis | |||
| 27.2 | 1977-07-27 | 2 | 32°27'N / 97°47'W | 0.70 Mile | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Hood | |
| 27.4 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°28'N / 97°50'W | 32°32'N / 97°39'W | 11.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hood |
| 27.6 | 1976-04-19 | 2 | 32°37'N / 97°17'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 28.0 | 1965-06-23 | 2 | 32°37'N / 97°32'W | 0.10 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 28.0 | 1978-04-30 | 2 | 31°52'N / 97°37'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Bosque | |||
| 28.8 | 1976-04-19 | 2 | 32°27'N / 97°49'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hood | |
| 28.9 | 2006-12-29 | 2 | 31°46'N / 97°30'W | 31°52'N / 97°28'W | 7.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 400K | 0K | Bosque |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damage survey and concluded a tornado formed east of Clifton. The tornado took a northeast track and went on to damage trees along CR 3355 just south of FM 708. The tornado also heavily damaged a turkey farm at the intersection of CR 3355 and FM 708. Debris from the turkey farm was scattered over a quarter mile northeast of the farm. The tornado continued northeast and heavily damaged two barns on CR 3440 south of the Womack community. Trees and fences were damaged along CR 3410 and CR 3415 just south and east of Womack. The tornado then crossed FM 219 east of Womack and dissipated near the intersection of FM 219 and Highway 22. 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. | |||||||||||
| 29.4 | 1980-06-20 | 2 | 31°50'N / 97°33'W | 31°48'N / 97°30'W | 4.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Bosque |
| 29.6 | 1994-04-26 | 2 | 32°04'N / 97°52'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 500K | 0 | Bosque | |
| Brief Description: Tornado number one was on the ground intermittently for about one mile. A grain silo was unroofed, one house destroyed, two mobile homes destroyed, a barn was destroyed, and at least 20 telephone poles were blown down. There was one minor injury. | |||||||||||
| 29.7 | 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 |
| 30.0 | 1985-10-17 | 2 | 31°52'N / 97°04'W | 31°58'N / 97°01'W | 7.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hill |
| 30.0 | 1976-04-19 | 2 | 32°31'N / 97°47'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hood | |
| 30.1 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 30.3 | 1989-05-04 | 2 | 32°29'N / 97°52'W | 32°27'N / 97°48'W | 3.50 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 22 | 0K | 0 | Hood |
| 30.4 | 1971-02-18 | 2 | 31°50'N / 97°10'W | 0.50 Mile | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Hill | |
| 30.7 | 1960-10-13 | 2 | 31°53'N / 97°04'W | 0.10 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hill | |
| 31.3 | 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 |
| 31.3 | 1981-05-09 | 3 | 31°58'N / 97°01'W | 31°56'N / 96°56'W | 5.20 Miles | 73 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Hill |
| 33.1 | 1974-05-14 | 2 | 32°42'N / 97°30'W | 0.30 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 33.2 | 1976-04-19 | 2 | 32°41'N / 97°35'W | 0.30 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Parker | |
| 33.7 | 1965-03-16 | 3 | 32°00'N / 96°54'W | 32°01'N / 96°52'W | 2.70 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hill |
| 33.8 | 1957-11-17 | 2 | 32°43'N / 97°22'W | 2.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 2 | 3K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 34.0 | 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 |
| 34.3 | 1957-05-22 | 3 | 31°54'N / 96°59'W | 31°55'N / 96°55'W | 4.10 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Hill |
| 34.5 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°25'N / 96°51'W | 10.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Ellis | |
| 35.0 | 1982-05-12 | 2 | 32°36'N / 97°50'W | 32°40'N / 97°41'W | 8.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 6 | 2.5M | 0 | Parker |
| 35.0 | 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 |
| 35.1 | 2001-10-12 | 2 | 31°45'N / 97°10'W | 31°48'N / 97°05'W | 6.20 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0 | Mclennan |
| Brief Description: The second McLennan county tornado touched down just southwest of Tokio then moved east northeast and dissipated 1.3 miles east of West. Homes, a church, and several businesses were damaged in Tokio. After moving through Tokio, the tornado moved along FM 1858, causing heavy damage to wood-frame structures, mobile homes, storage buildings, and minor damage to several brick homes. As the tornado moved across the extreme southern edge of West, several homes and storage buildings were damaged. Showers and thunderstorms developed across north Texas, mainly in the afternoon and night resulting in widespread severe weather, during the period October 10-13. The most significant event occured during the late afternoon and night of October 12, as a line of severe thunderstorms moved east across north texas producing eight tornadoes, and nearly two million dollars in damage. | |||||||||||
| 36.1 | 1990-04-05 | 2 | 32°45'N / 97°21'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 36.1 | 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 | |||||||||||
| 36.1 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 36.2 | 1973-06-19 | 2 | 32°45'N / 97°20'W | 0.30 Mile | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 37.0 | 1969-05-14 | 3 | 31°55'N / 96°53'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hill | |
| 37.2 | 1971-05-09 | 2 | 31°43'N / 97°36'W | 0.10 Mile | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Bosque | |
| 37.4 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 37.5 | 1965-03-16 | 3 | 32°01'N / 96°52'W | 32°03'N / 96°44'W | 8.40 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Navarro |
| 37.6 | 1973-05-06 | 5 | 31°38'N / 97°29'W | 31°44'N / 97°21'W | 10.60 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 37.7 | 2001-10-12 | 2 | 31°41'N / 97°27'W | 31°41'N / 97°27'W | 4.20 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 100K | 0 | Mclennan |
| Brief Description: The first tornado to hit the county touched down 2.5 miles southwest of Valley Mills, then moved east northeast and dissipated 1.5 miles east of Valley Mills. The most significant damage was to a frame house near the beginning of the damage path. There was also damage to house roofs and mobile homes along Cap Fiske Road, Highway 317, and near Highway 6 on the southern edge of Valley Mills. Showers and thunderstorms developed across north Texas, mainly in the afternoon and night resulting in widespread severe weather, during the period October 10-13. The most significant event occured during the late afternoon and night of October 12, as a line of severe thunderstorms moved east across north texas producing eight tornadoes, and nearly two million dollars in damage. | |||||||||||
| 38.5 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 38.5 | 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 | |||||||||||
| 39.2 | 1967-06-11 | 2 | 31°40'N / 97°18'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 39.6 | 1962-07-26 | 2 | 32°42'N / 97°47'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Parker | |||
| 39.6 | 1973-05-06 | 2 | 32°45'N / 97°07'W | 2.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 39.7 | 1970-04-18 | 2 | 32°48'N / 97°28'W | 2.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 40.0 | 1976-05-25 | 2 | 31°40'N / 97°28'W | 31°38'N / 97°25'W | 4.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Bosque |
| 40.2 | 1961-04-11 | 2 | 31°58'N / 96°48'W | 32°00'N / 96°45'W | 3.80 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Navarro |
| 40.2 | 1976-05-25 | 2 | 31°39'N / 97°19'W | 0.20 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 40.4 | 1977-04-20 | 2 | 32°39'N / 96°55'W | 1.50 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Dallas | |
| 40.6 | 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 |
| 41.1 | 1955-03-20 | 2 | 32°05'N / 96°43'W | 0.30 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Navarro | |
| 41.1 | 1990-04-27 | 2 | 31°55'N / 96°48'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hill | |
| 41.8 | 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 |
| 42.5 | 1973-03-06 | 2 | 32°49'N / 97°11'W | 1.50 Miles | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 42.8 | 1976-05-12 | 2 | 32°43'N / 97°51'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Parker | |
| 42.8 | 1990-05-18 | 2 | 31°39'N / 97°08'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 43.3 | 1986-02-02 | 2 | 32°39'N / 97°56'W | 32°44'N / 97°52'W | 10.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Parker |
| 43.4 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 43.4 | 1957-06-12 | 3 | 32°41'N / 96°53'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Dallas | |||
| 43.6 | 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 |
| 43.6 | 1957-05-12 | 2 | 31°36'N / 97°28'W | 1.00 Mile | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 43.6 | 1974-10-31 | 2 | 32°03'N / 96°41'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Navarro | |||
| 44.0 | 1976-05-12 | 2 | 32°45'N / 97°50'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Parker | |
| 44.4 | 1963-08-30 | 2 | 31°37'N / 97°10'W | 1.00 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 44.5 | 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 |
| 44.8 | 1990-04-25 | 2 | 32°44'N / 97°51'W | 32°47'N / 97°50'W | 4.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Parker |
| 45.0 | 1973-03-01 | 2 | 31°37'N / 97°12'W | 31°37'N / 97°04'W | 8.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 45.1 | 1973-03-10 | 4 | 31°46'N / 96°49'W | 31°51'N / 96°48'W | 5.90 Miles | 150 Yards | 6 | 75 | 0K | 0 | Hill |
| 45.2 | 1963-09-07 | 2 | 32°50'N / 97°06'W | 0.40 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Tarrant | |
| 45.3 | 1969-04-27 | 2 | 32°52'N / 97°13'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Tarrant | |||
| 45.7 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 45.7 | 1976-05-25 | 2 | 31°38'N / 97°25'W | 31°30'N / 97°22'W | 9.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 45.7 | 1971-02-21 | 2 | 31°37'N / 97°06'W | 0.10 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 45.8 | 1953-05-11 | 5 | 31°33'N / 97°09'W | 31°45'N / 96°53'W | 20.90 Miles | 583 Yards | 114 | 597 | 25.0M | 0 | Mclennan |
| 45.9 | 1975-06-08 | 2 | 32°48'N / 97°48'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Parker | |||
| 46.4 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°21'N / 96°37'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 20 | 250K | 0 | Ellis | |
| 46.8 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°13'N / 98°12'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Erath | |||
| 46.9 | 1975-05-29 | 2 | 32°49'N / 97°48'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Parker | |||
| 46.9 | 1979-04-11 | 2 | 31°54'N / 98°11'W | 31°59'N / 98°04'W | 9.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Hamilton |
| 47.3 | 1982-05-12 | 3 | 32°31'N / 98°10'W | 32°33'N / 98°05'W | 4.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Palo Pinto |
| 47.3 | 1967-06-11 | 2 | 31°58'N / 96°39'W | 0.10 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Navarro | |
| 47.6 | 1957-04-24 | 2 | 31°57'N / 96°41'W | 32°00'N / 96°36'W | 6.10 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Navarro |
| 47.6 | 1974-04-13 | 2 | 31°33'N / 97°15'W | 0.50 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 47.9 | 1970-04-25 | 2 | 32°48'N / 96°56'W | 1.00 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 12 | 2.5M | 0 | Dallas | |
| 47.9 | 1986-03-11 | 2 | 32°46'N / 97°52'W | 32°52'N / 97°48'W | 9.00 Miles | 40 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Parker |
| 48.2 | 1990-04-25 | 4 | 32°47'N / 97°50'W | 32°54'N / 97°45'W | 10.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Parker |
| 48.2 | 1998-10-17 | 2 | 31°58'N / 96°38'W | 31°58'N / 96°38'W | 3.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 1 | 4 | 100K | 0 | Navarro |
| Brief Description: A 33 year old man was killed when a tornado struck his mobile home. M33MH | |||||||||||
| 48.5 | 1972-10-21 | 2 | 31°33'N / 97°11'W | 1.50 Miles | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 48.5 | 1972-10-21 | 2 | 31°33'N / 97°11'W | 1.00 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 49.0 | 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) | |||||||||||
| 49.0 | 2006-05-05 | 2 | 31°33'N / 97°09'W | 31°33'N / 97°09'W | 2.60 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3.0M | 0 | Mclennan |
| Brief Description: A tornado was reported on Waco Drive by the media, just north of the damage swath produced by the downburst. A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a tornado formed south of New Road and just west of Spur 298 (Franklin Avenue), or just north of Richland Mall. The tornado reached its peak intensity of lower F2 and did the most damage just east of Spur 298. Several commercial buildings had large sections of their roofs and walls damaged. A Coca-Cola Bottling Plant lost much of its roof and most of its inventory was damaged. A spokesman for the company stated that the tornado did well over $1 million worth of damage. An owner of an auto repair shop which was badly damaged estimated damages at $600,000. A horse barn owned by Baylor University was leveled and two horses killed. Numerous trees were downed and power lines snapped in and east of this area. The circulation weakened as it approached Interstate 35, and the tornado dissipated approximately three-fourths of a mile east of Interstate 35. A countywide disaster declaration was issued by the McLennan County judge. | |||||||||||
| 49.2 | 1973-03-10 | 4 | 31°38'N / 96°51'W | 31°46'N / 96°49'W | 9.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Limestone |
| 49.3 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 49.6 | 1981-10-13 | 2 | 31°32'N / 97°11'W | 2.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 4 | 25.0M | 0 | Mclennan | |
* 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.