Ellis storm history
Storm events recorded in Ellis, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
1,087
Total events
63
Tornadoes
431
Hail
100
Floods
7
Deaths
$83.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
This tornado produced a long and narrow damage path from just northeast of the Mid-Way Regional airport near Midlothian to the Ellis County line. The tornado then continued into Dallas County. Sixty-seven single family homes were affected, with 23 of these being completely destro…
A RV was blown over and rolled several times at the Texas Motorplex near Ennis. One man was killed and 4 others were injured.
Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were near or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit almost all week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures in the single digits. The maximum temperature on the 15th was only in the teens. Wind ch…
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Ellis County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019. The medical examiner determined that an 11-month old girl died of hyperthermia after being left in a hot car in the city of Bardwell, TX on the afternoon …
Two men drowned when they drove their trucks across a bridge that had been washed out from flash flooding around 445 AM.
Damage started in the Five Points area along FM 876. The tornado continued northeast, and the first signs of EF-2 damage were observed near Johnston and Hollis Roads. The tornado then crossed I-35E where it struck 3 semis and one cargo van. Three injuries occurred in this locatio…
High winds blew down power poles at the Maypearl football stadium injuring 17 people. Power lines were blown down in Maypearl.
The tornado began near Highway 67 and 9th Street on the north side of Midlothian and traveled east for approximately 2.8 miles. Several church and retail buildings experienced blown out windows and roof damage. One of the buildings connected to the Lighthouse Church was heavily d…
There was widespread flash flooding in and around Waxahachie. There were numerous high water rescues, a trailer park near Red Oak was evacuated, several bridges were under water, and many roads were flooded and closed. Over 100 homes had flood damage.
An apartment complex in Waxahachie was heavily damaged. Total damage in Ellis County was estimated at $5 million.
High winds damaged or destroyed 82 homes and 19 businesses. Damage was estimated at $3 million.
Hail damaged over 60 new cars. Nearly all the windows in a funeral home were broken, and numerous homes and businesses had roof damage.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 108 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for temperatures at or above 103 degrees and/or heat index values over 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values over 105 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter to ping pong ball size hail.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sizeD hail and estimated wind gusts of 30-45 mph.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Broadcast media reported nickel to quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media relayed a photo of quarter sized hail in north Ennis.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Broadcast media reported measured 1.25 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Social media image of hail around 1.5 inches in Bardwell.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media reported that McKinney Street at Ennis Avenue was flooded, and a car was stalled in flood waters on Ennis Avenue at Clay Street in the city of Ennis.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 1 inch hail 3 miles northeast of Waxahachie.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 1 inch hail east of Midlothian.
Hail Hail
Reported via mPING east of Midlothian.
Hail Hail
Reported via mPING northeast of Red Oak.
Hail Hail
Public reported half dollar sized hail southwest of Waxahachie near the FM 66 and Arrowhead Rd intersection.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Ennis PD reported overturned 18 wheelers in Ennis.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported the east facing wall of a grocery store, a metal building, was blown off to the east. This was consistent with wind speeds of 75 to 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported damage to a single family one story residence on the northwest side of Waxahachie, with partial removal of roof and blown in garage door. This was consistent with wind speeds of 80 to 90 mph. Additional damage was also reported around the city.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported nearly the entire roof of the Days Inn on I-45 at Newcrest was blown off along with some second story walls.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped below zero across the county the night of February 18 through the morning of February 20.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported the closure of Dunkerly Road, between Garrett and Reagor Springs, due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported the closure of Old Boyce Road, midway between Ennis and Waxahachie, due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported the closure of Mosely Road between Garrett and Reagor Springs due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported a water rescue at the 900 block of Farrar Road, about 1.5 miles southeast of Rockett.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | 0 |
| 2024 | 42 | 1 |
| 2023 | 63 | 0 |
| 2022 | 36 | 1 |
| 2021 | 33 | 4 |
| 2020 | 20 | 0 |
| 2019 | 27 | 2 |
| 2018 | 10 | 1 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 43 | 5 |
| 2014 | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 1 |
| 2012 | 20 | 1 |
| 2011 | 56 | 1 |
| 2010 | 24 | 3 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | 28 | 1 |
| 2004 | 26 | 2 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 28 | 5 |
| 2001 | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 | 37 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 35 | 0 |
| 1995 | 26 | 3 |
| 1994 | 30 | 2 |
| 1993 | 26 | 3 |
| 1992 | 27 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 1 |
| 1990 | 13 | 0 |
| 1989 | 25 | 0 |
| 1988 | 12 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 0 |
| 1986 | 14 | 1 |
| 1985 | 16 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 13 | 2 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 13 | 6 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 2 |
| 1975 | 4 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 4 | 3 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 5 | 1 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |
| 1956 | 2 | 2 |