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Today in History: Deadly Tornado Strikes Dallas, Claims Ten Lives

12/26/2025

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On December 26, 2015, an EF4 tornado devastated the Dallas suburbs of Sunnyvale, Garland, and Rowlett, Texas. The storm killed ten people and injured 468, making it the deadliest tornado in the U.S. that year. The tornado caused damages estimated between $20 million and $26 million, marking a significant disaster for the region.

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On December 26, 2015, an EF4 tornado devastated the Dallas suburbs of Sunnyvale, Garland, and Rowlett, Texas. The storm killed ten people and injured 468, making it the deadliest tornado in the U.S. that year. The tornado caused damages estimated between $20 million and $26 million, marking a significant disaster for the region.