Mesquite weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Mesquite, TX right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Mesquite as part of Dallas County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Mesquite
165 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mesquite since 1950, killing 27 people and injuring 1,114. The most recent was on March 4, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Mesquite
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 26, 2015 | EF4 | Dallas County | 13 mi | 550 yd | 10 | 468 |
| April 25, 1994 | F4 | Dallas County | 6 mi | 800 yd | 3 | 48 |
| April 2, 1957 | F3 | Dallas County | 17.2 mi | 100 yd | 10 | 200 |
| October 12, 1969 | F3 | Dallas County | 45.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 |
| May 5, 1978 | F3 | Hunt County | 29.9 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2025 | EF1 | Dallas County | 0.4 mi | 85 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 16, 2023 | EF1 | Dallas County | 0.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 16, 2023 | EF1 | Dallas County | 6.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 30, 2022 | EF1 | Rockwall County | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 21, 2022 | EF0 | Denton County | 1.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Dallas County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 297 | September 20, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 284 | October 1, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 200 | October 2, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 89 | July 5, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 87 | October 1, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 83 | October 16, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 67 | November 1, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 65 | September 12, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 46 | September 30, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 40 | April 28, 2026 |
About Mesquite
- Population: 150,140 (2024 estimate)
- County: Dallas County
- State: Texas