Denton weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Denton, TX right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Denton as part of Denton County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Denton
143 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Denton since 1950, killing 17 people and injuring 323. The most recent was on August 28, 2025 (rated unknown).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Denton
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 1957 | F3 | Dallas County | 17.2 mi | 100 yd | 10 | 200 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | Montague County | 47.3 mi | 1,400 yd | 7 | 80 |
| April 6, 1955 | F3 | Cooke County | 15.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 12, 1971 | F3 | Grayson County | 5.2 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 12, 1966 | F3 | Denton County | 3.6 mi | 133 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 | ? | Denton County | 0 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 30, 2025 | EF0 | Denton County | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | Collin County | 0.7 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF1 | Collin County | 8.3 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF1 | Denton County | 1.4 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Denton County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 310 | August 26, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 142 | September 21, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 100 | June 20, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 95 | July 5, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 84 | October 16, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 71 | November 1, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 59 | September 12, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 55 | October 1, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 43 | September 30, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 42 | April 28, 2026 |
About Denton
- Population: 165,998 (2024 estimate)
- County: Denton County
- State: Texas