When was the Rowlett Texas tornado?
Dec. 26, 2015
Nine of the 13 who died from the Dec. 26, 2015, storm met their fate near the intersection of Interstate 30 and the Bush Turnpike, which is elevated as it bridges not only Lake Ray Hubbard, but the connection between Garland and Rowlett.
When was the last tornado that hit Texas?
Tornado outbreak of October 20–22, 2019
| Map of tornado warnings and confirmed tornadoes from the outbreak | |
|---|---|
| Duration | October 20, 2019 – October 22, 2019 |
| Highest winds | Tornadic: 140 mph (230 km/h) (Dallas, TX EF3 tornado) Non-tornadic: 82 mph (132 km/h) (SSW of Hoffman, Oklahoma) |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 36 |
| Max. rating1 | EF3 tornado |
How many tornadoes were in the Texas tornado outbreak?
For the entire event, 12 tornadoes were confirmed, mainly across North Texas. 3 of the 12 tornadoes were rated EF-2 or greater with the most intense, damage occurring with the Sunnyvale-Garland-Rowlett tornado. Unfortunately 13 fatalities were reported.
What is the record for tornadoes in Dallas TX in December?
Note: The N/C TX Tornado Climatology dates back to 1950. The December 26, 2015, tornado outbreak ranks 3rd in terms of number of confirmed tornadoes in a 24 hour time period in the month of December The Sunnyvale-Garland-Rowlett tornado ranks #1 in terms of highest rated & deadliest tornado in Dallas Co. for December (rated EF4 with 10 fatalities)
What kind of damage did the tornado do in Garland TX?
This tornado produced EF-4 damage in Garland as well as EF-3 damage in Rowlett. It caused 8 fatalities, most of which occurred near the intersection of I-30 and President George Bush Turnpike. *Click on the map to view the pictures of the damage. This tornado produced a long and narrow damage path.
What was the upper air pattern during the Central TX tornado outbreak?
This type of upper air pattern was observed during the Central TX tornado outbreak of December 29, 2006, as well as the December 14, 1971. The strong upper level jet allowed for a very intense surface trough to develop across portions of the central plains.