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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.

May 26, 1976 · Ellis, Texas
Tornado F4 Tornado
December 26, 2015 · Ellis, Texas
Tornado EF3 Tornado46 injuries, $8.4M damage
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…
March 26, 1961 · Ellis, Texas
Tornado F3 Tornado4 injuries, $2.5M damage
March 8, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death, 4 injuries
A RV was blown over and rolled several times at the Texas Motorplex near Ennis. One man was killed and 4 others were injured.
February 14, 2021 · Ellis, Texas
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill2 deaths
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…
June 20, 2019 · Ellis, Texas
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat1 death
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 …
July 29, 2004 · Ellis, Texas
Flash Flood Flash Flood2 deaths
Two men drowned when they drove their trucks across a bridge that had been washed out from flash flooding around 445 AM.
September 1, 2000 · Ellis, Texas
Heat Heat1 death
May 3, 2021 · Ellis, Texas
Tornado EF2 Tornado8 injuries, $1.5M damage
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…
November 4, 1994 · Ellis, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind17 injuries
High winds blew down power poles at the Maypearl football stadium injuring 17 people. Power lines were blown down in Maypearl.
April 29, 1992 · Ellis, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind7 injuries
December 13, 1984 · Ellis, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind10 injuries
November 22, 1983 · Ellis, Texas
Tornado F2 Tornado6 injuries, $2.5M damage
April 28, 1971 · Ellis, Texas
Tornado F2 Tornado20 injuries
April 21, 1958 · Ellis, Texas
Tornado F2 Tornado18 injuries
April 9, 2021 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail$20.0M damage
October 20, 2019 · Ellis, Texas
Tornado EF1 Tornado$10.0M damage
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…
July 29, 2004 · Ellis, Texas
Flash Flood Flash Flood$5.0M damage
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.
November 4, 1994 · Ellis, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind$5.0M damage
An apartment complex in Waxahachie was heavily damaged. Total damage in Ellis County was estimated at $5 million.
November 4, 1994 · Ellis, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind$5.0M damage
High winds damaged or destroyed 82 homes and 19 businesses. Damage was estimated at $3 million.
October 17, 1993 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail$5.0M damage
Hail damaged over 60 new cars. Nearly all the windows in a funeral home were broken, and numerous homes and businesses had roof damage.
April 28, 1971 · Ellis, Texas
Tornado F2 Tornado1 injury, $2.5M damage
August 15, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
August 6, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 108 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
July 28, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for temperatures at or above 103 degrees and/or heat index values over 105 degrees.
July 24, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values over 105 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
May 16, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
May 16, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter to ping pong ball size hail.
May 16, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sizeD hail and estimated wind gusts of 30-45 mph.
May 16, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
May 16, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
Broadcast media reported nickel to quarter size hail.
May 16, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
Broadcast media relayed a photo of quarter sized hail in north Ennis.
May 16, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
May 16, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
Broadcast media reported measured 1.25 inch hail.
May 6, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
Social media image of hail around 1.5 inches in Bardwell.
April 30, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
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.
April 15, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
Mping report of 1 inch hail 3 miles northeast of Waxahachie.
April 15, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
Mping report of 1 inch hail east of Midlothian.
March 29, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
Reported via mPING east of Midlothian.
March 29, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
Reported via mPING northeast of Red Oak.
March 8, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Hail Hail
Public reported half dollar sized hail southwest of Waxahachie near the FM 66 and Arrowhead Rd intersection.
March 8, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Ennis PD reported overturned 18 wheelers in Ennis.
March 8, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
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.
March 8, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
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.
March 8, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
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.
February 18, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
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.
January 30, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported the closure of Dunkerly Road, between Garrett and Reagor Springs, due to flooding.
January 30, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported the closure of Old Boyce Road, midway between Ennis and Waxahachie, due to flooding.
January 30, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported the closure of Mosely Road between Garrett and Reagor Springs due to flooding.
January 30, 2025 · Ellis, Texas
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

YearEventsTornadoes
2025390
2024421
2023630
2022361
2021334
2020200
2019272
2018101
2017200
201670
2015435
2014260
2013141
2012201
2011561
2010243
2009170
2008170
2007200
2006200
2005281
2004262
2003120
2002285
2001240
2000370
1999160
1998280
199770
1996350
1995263
1994302
1993263
1992270
1991101
1990130
1989250
1988120
198780
1986141
1985160
198420
1983132
198250
198131
198040
197920
1978136
197720
197642
197542
197410
197321
197143
197010
196910
196851
196620
196430
196310
196221
196121
195851
195722
195622