Quick Facts
The December 26, 2015, outbreak was noteworthy on several accounts. Below are just a few interesting tidbits. Note: The N/C TX Tornado Climatology dates back to 1950.
There have only been 10 other years in which at least 1 tornado was observed in the month of December across N/C TX
1967, 1968, 1971, 1973, 1984, 1987, 1999, 2002, 2006, 2008
The December 26, 2015, tornado outbreak ranks 3rd in terms of number of confirmed tornadoes in a 24 hour time period in the month of December
The Sunnyvale-Garland-Rowlett tornado ranks #1 in terms of highest rated & deadliest tornado in Dallas Co. for December (rated EF4 with 10 fatalities)
The Sunnyvale-Garland-Rowlett tornado is the 1st killer December tornado in Dallas Co.
The Midlothian-Ovilla-Glenn Heights tornado is the 1st confirmed EF3 tornado in the month of December in Ellis Co.
The Copeville tornado is the 1st confirmed EF2 tornado in the month of December in Collin Co.
some images and radars of the day.
https://www.weather.gov/fwd/dec26tornadoes