703
Recorded events
5
Direct deaths
40
Direct injuries
$39.2M
Property damage
Thunderstorm Wind in Dallas County, Texas: 703 recorded events between 1955 and 2026. The strongest on record measured 100. That places the county #35 nationally and #3 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Thunderstorm Wind in Dallas County, Texas: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for thunderstorm wind in Dallas County is the 1990s, when 164 of the county's 703 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Dallas County archive, thunderstorm wind makes up 34.9% of all recorded severe weather across 7 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #35 for this hazard and #3 within Texas, putting it in the 98.9 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Jun is the peak month for thunderstorm wind in Dallas County with 154 recorded events, while Dec is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2012 | RENNER | 43 | 2 | 0 | $10K |
| Jun 9, 2019 | DALLAS | 60 | 1 | 6 | $10.0M |
| Oct 8, 2018 | EAGLE FORD | 43 | 1 | 5 | $10K |
| Aug 25, 2003 | CARROLLTON | 52 | 1 | 0 | $5K |
| May 2, 2009 | CARROLLTON | 61 | 0 | 12 | $5.0M |
| Mar 27, 1985 | 69 | 0 | 4 | $0 | |
| Dec 26, 2018 | SEAGOVILLE | 45 | 0 | 3 | $0 |
| May 2, 1984 | 0 | 0 | 3 | $0 |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | (RBD)REDBIRD ARPT DA | 52 | $0 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | (RBD)REDBIRD ARPT DA | 50 | $0 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | WHEATLAND AREA | 52 | $1K |
| Feb 14, 2026 | (RBD)REDBIRD ARPT DA | 52 | $2K |
| Aug 4, 2025 | (DFW)DALLAS-FT WORTH | 77 | $2K |
| Jul 9, 2025 | DESOTO | 50 | $50K |
| Jun 9, 2025 | ROWLETT | 52 | $0 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | RICHARDSON | 52 | $0 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | ROWLETT | 48 | $10K |
| Jun 4, 2025 | COPPELL | 43 | $500 |
Other hazards here
More from Dallas County
- Hail 833
- Flash Flood 296
- Tornado 109
- Lightning 42
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Outflow from thunderstorms to the east produced wind gusts in excess of 45 MPH on the campus of The University of Texas-Dallas, in the city of Richardson. This outflow caused the collapse of a crane which was being dismantled at a construction project. Two workers, a 58 year old male, and a 50 year old male died in the crane collapse.
A NWS storm survey determined that a microburst with estimated 70 mph winds caused the collapse of the Dallas Cowboys' 80,000 sq ft bubble practice facility at Valley Ranch. The facility was approximately 85 feet tall and composed of a fabric shell and metal. A rookie minicamp was being held at the time and 12 people were injured. One coach was paralyzed from the waist down. Also in the area, trees were splintered and heavily damaged, but most of the damage was confined to around the practice field.
Intense thunderstorm winds produced significant damage across Garland. A NWS Storm Survey determined wind speeds up to 95 mph moved through the city. Widespread tree, fence, and minor roof damage was observed throughout much of Garland, consistent with straight line winds in the range of 65 – 80 mph. There were several areas in the city where tree and structural damage was concentrated and more significant with straight line winds estimated in the 80 to 85 mph range. ||At least two structures in Garland were surveyed with more significant damage. A church on W Kingsley Rd in central Garland had a portion of its roof and end wall destroyed (DI 9, DOD 6). This damage was consistent with winds of 85 to 90 mph. A large commercial building several blocks away received major damage to two of its walls that formed a corner of the structure. This resulted in a small portion of the building���s roof to collapse. This damage, placed in context with other indicators in the vicinity of the site, appeared consistent with straight line winds on the order of 90 to 95 mph.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many thunderstorm wind events are on record in Dallas County, Texas?
703 thunderstorm wind events are recorded in Dallas County between 1955 and 2026, causing 5 direct deaths.
What is the strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Dallas County?
The strongest thunderstorm wind on record in Dallas County measured 100.
Where does the thunderstorm wind data for Dallas County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Thunderstorm Wind in Dallas County, Texas.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/texas/dallas-county/thunderstorm-wind/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.