Emhouse, TX Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
Hot Rankings
The chance of earthquake damage in Emhouse is about the same as Texas average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Emhouse is higher than Texas average and is much higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #842
| Emhouse, TX | 0.01 |
| 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
| Emhouse, 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, #563
| Emhouse, TX | 254.72 |
| 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 3,932 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Emhouse, 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: | 0 | Cold: | 1 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 38 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 587 | Hail: | 1,556 | Heat: | 8 | Heavy Snow: | 13 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 11 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 18 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,594 | Tropical Storm: | 2 | Wildfire: | 2 | Winter Storm: | 14 | Winter Weather: | 13 |
| Other: | 75 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Emhouse, TX.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Emhouse, TX.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Emhouse, TX.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 105 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Emhouse, TX.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 5.9 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 6.2 | 1955-05-11 | 2 | 32°06'N / 96°30'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Navarro | |||
| 6.7 | 1961-11-02 | 2 | 32°14'N / 96°30'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Navarro | |
| 7.3 | 1973-04-15 | 3 | 32°05'N / 96°28'W | 32°05'N / 96°31'W | 3.80 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 3 | 0K | 0 | Navarro |
| 7.4 | 1967-05-01 | 2 | 32°10'N / 96°27'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Navarro | |
| 7.7 | 1965-05-10 | 2 | 32°06'N / 96°28'W | 8.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Navarro | |
| 7.7 | 1975-07-03 | 2 | 32°06'N / 96°28'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Navarro | |||
| 7.7 | 1983-08-18 | 2 | 32°06'N / 96°28'W | 2.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Navarro | |
| 9.4 | 1957-08-17 | 2 | 32°06'N / 96°28'W | 32°06'N / 96°24'W | 4.10 Miles | 1333 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Navarro |
| 9.8 | 1955-03-20 | 2 | 32°05'N / 96°43'W | 0.30 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Navarro | |
| 9.9 | 1974-10-31 | 2 | 32°03'N / 96°41'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Navarro | |||
| 12.1 | 1977-08-22 | 2 | 32°06'N / 96°23'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Navarro | |
| 13.2 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°21'N / 96°37'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 20 | 250K | 0 | Ellis | |
| 13.4 | 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 |
| 13.7 | 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 |
| 13.8 | 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 | |||||||||||
| 14.1 | 1967-06-11 | 2 | 31°58'N / 96°39'W | 0.10 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Navarro | |
| 14.5 | 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 |
| 14.7 | 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 |
| 15.8 | 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 |
| 16.9 | 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 |
| 20.8 | 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 |
| 21.3 | 1990-04-27 | 2 | 31°55'N / 96°48'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hill | |
| 21.7 | 2007-09-05 | 2 | 31°50'N / 96°26'W | 31°55'N / 96°25'W | 6.00 Miles | 80 Yards | 0 | 0 | 40K | 0K | Navarro |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: This tornado formed roughly two miles east-southeast of the first tornado. Damage was first noted along CR 2410 just north of the Freestone County line. Trees were uprooted and trunks and large limbs snapped as the tornado moved northeast. A barn was destroyed roughly one mile west of Interstate 45, and two metal transmission line towers were damaged 1/2 miles west of the interstate. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing Interstate 45. EPISODE NARRATIVE: An upper level low lingered in the area creating conditions ripe for flooding. Several instances of flash flooding were reported as a large area of rain persisted through mid-morning. | |||||||||||
| 21.9 | 1975-10-24 | 2 | 32°08'N / 96°57'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Ellis | |||
| 23.6 | 1972-10-22 | 2 | 32°17'N / 96°12'W | 1.30 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Henderson | |
| 23.6 | 1972-10-22 | 2 | 32°17'N / 96°12'W | 1.30 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Henderson | |
| 23.8 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°25'N / 96°51'W | 10.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Ellis | |
| 24.4 | 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 |
| 24.6 | 1969-05-14 | 3 | 31°55'N / 96°53'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hill | |
| 25.3 | 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 |
| 27.5 | 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 |
| 27.8 | 1981-10-13 | 3 | 31°57'N / 96°09'W | 32°03'N / 96°08'W | 7.20 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Navarro |
| 27.9 | 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 |
| 28.0 | 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 |
| 30.9 | 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 |
| 31.9 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 32.0 | 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 |
| 33.3 | 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 |
| 33.3 | 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 |
| 33.3 | 1976-05-25 | 2 | 31°41'N / 96°30'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Limestone | |
| 33.3 | 1963-03-11 | 3 | 32°35'N / 96°18'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Kaufman | |
| 33.5 | 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) | |||||||||||
| 33.7 | 1972-03-24 | 2 | 32°37'N / 96°22'W | 2.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Kaufman | |
| 34.4 | 1976-05-25 | 3 | 32°00'N / 97°08'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hill | |
| 34.4 | 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 |
| 34.5 | 1960-10-13 | 2 | 31°53'N / 97°04'W | 0.10 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hill | |
| 34.7 | 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 |
| 34.9 | 1990-04-27 | 2 | 31°40'N / 96°42'W | 16.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 8 | 25.0M | 0 | Limestone | |
| 35.2 | 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 |
| 35.2 | 1990-03-14 | 2 | 31°58'N / 97°08'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hill | |
| 36.2 | 1979-05-10 | 2 | 31°56'N / 97°08'W | 2.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Hill | |
| 37.0 | 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 |
| 37.7 | 1970-04-25 | 2 | 32°40'N / 96°20'W | 0.10 Mile | 10 Yards | 1 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Kaufman | |
| 38.1 | 1990-04-27 | 3 | 31°36'N / 96°30'W | 31°38'N / 96°27'W | 4.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Limestone |
| 38.9 | 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 |
| 39.0 | 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 |
| 39.1 | 1977-04-20 | 2 | 32°39'N / 96°55'W | 1.50 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Dallas | |
| 40.1 | 1971-04-28 | 2 | 32°26'N / 97°11'W | 0.50 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 40.2 | 1957-06-12 | 3 | 32°41'N / 96°53'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Dallas | |||
| 40.4 | 1957-04-24 | 2 | 31°38'N / 96°16'W | 31°40'N / 96°13'W | 4.10 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Freestone |
| 40.8 | 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 |
| 41.3 | 1971-02-18 | 2 | 31°50'N / 97°10'W | 0.50 Mile | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Hill | |
| 41.3 | 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 |
| 41.4 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 41.7 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 42.4 | 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 |
| 42.7 | 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 |
| 42.7 | 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 |
| 42.7 | 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 |
| 42.8 | 1950-02-12 | 2 | 31°31'N / 96°33'W | 31°34'N / 96°33'W | 3.40 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Limestone |
| 42.9 | 1976-05-26 | 2 | 32°16'N / 97°18'W | 0.20 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 43.0 | 1974-04-21 | 2 | 32°44'N / 96°17'W | 1.00 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Kaufman | |
| 43.5 | 1974-04-11 | 2 | 32°46'N / 96°47'W | 0.30 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Dallas | |
| 43.7 | 1979-04-11 | 2 | 32°15'N / 95°54'W | 32°22'N / 95°48'W | 10.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Henderson |
| 43.7 | 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 |
| 43.7 | 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 |
| 44.4 | 1981-05-09 | 3 | 31°57'N / 95°54'W | 32°03'N / 95°47'W | 9.90 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Anderson |
| 45.5 | 1973-03-10 | 4 | 31°32'N / 96°50'W | 31°35'N / 96°57'W | 7.90 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 2 | 0K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 45.7 | 1962-06-28 | 2 | 32°20'N / 97°20'W | 1.00 Mile | 27 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 45.9 | 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 |
| 46.0 | 1965-05-09 | 2 | 32°23'N / 95°50'W | 2.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Van Zandt | |
| 46.1 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 46.2 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 46.2 | 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 |
| 46.2 | 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 |
| 46.5 | 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 |
| 47.0 | 1965-05-09 | 2 | 31°56'N / 97°20'W | 0.10 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Hill | |
| 47.0 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 48.1 | 1990-05-18 | 2 | 31°39'N / 97°08'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 48.5 | 1971-02-21 | 2 | 31°37'N / 97°06'W | 0.10 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 48.5 | 2006-12-29 | 2 | 31°19'N / 96°38'W | 31°36'N / 96°31'W | 20.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 1 | 20 | 1.0M | 0K | Limestone |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A damage survey was conducted by a team from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Fort Worth, and they found that a tornado formed near Kosse. The first sign of damage found by the survey team was uprooted trees along CR 662. The tornado took a north-northeast track and several areas of large uprooted trees were found along CR 660, CR 656, CR 644, FM 1246 and FM 147. Damage to barns, sheds, and roofs was also found in this stretch. Substantial damage was found along CR 635 were a home was struck, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. Portions of the roof were removed and an adjacent barn was heavily damaged. A barn was destroyed along the adjacent road CR 633. The next significant damage was along Highway 164 just west of Groesbeck, where several homes, barns, and trees suffered considerable damage. Numerous livestock were killed along the path. A total of about sixty homes and businesses were damaged in Limestone County, and it has since been designated a disaster area by the Governor. The tornado then continued north into Fort Parker State Park. Lack of damage here indicated that the tornado dissipated nearby. 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. | |||||||||||
| 48.5 | 1973-06-03 | 2 | 31°26'N / 96°37'W | 31°29'N / 96°31'W | 6.80 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Limestone |
| 48.6 | 1968-05-13 | 2 | 32°23'N / 97°22'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 48.7 | 1970-04-25 | 2 | 32°48'N / 96°56'W | 1.00 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 12 | 2.5M | 0 | Dallas | |
| 48.8 | 1979-04-11 | 2 | 32°22'N / 95°48'W | 32°24'N / 95°46'W | 3.30 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Van Zandt |
| 49.2 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 49.2 | 1973-04-23 | 3 | 32°22'N / 97°23'W | 2.50 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 3 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 49.3 | 1962-06-08 | 2 | 32°27'N / 97°21'W | 1.50 Miles | 133 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 49.4 | 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 |
| 49.5 | 1981-05-09 | 3 | 32°03'N / 95°47'W | 32°03'N / 95°42'W | 5.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Henderson |
| 49.6 | 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. | |||||||||||
| 49.8 | 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 |
| 49.8 | 1973-11-24 | 3 | 32°21'N / 97°24'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 49.8 | 1975-04-07 | 2 | 32°21'N / 97°24'W | 0.20 Mile | 27 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
* 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.