Bradley County, Tennessee tornadoes

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28confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1963). Most recent: April 12, 2020, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total281950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril18 of 28
StrongestEF4Apr 27, 2011
Deaths33whole paths, see note
Injuries671whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Bradley County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

180 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 3Apr: 18May: 3Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 18 of 28 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 1: 5: 03 PM: 1: 5: 26 PM: 3: 0: 09 PM: 5: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 1:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 2: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 7: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 4: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
5
EF1
10
EF2
4
EF3
8
EF4
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

EF4, April 27, 2011

20 deaths, 335 injuries Strongest

EF4, April 27, 2011

48 mile path Longest path

48 miles, EF4

April 27, 2011, whole path Widest

1,500 yards, EF3

April 12, 2020
Every tornado

All 28 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 12, 2020EF14.73 mi500 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF15.09 mi500 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF23.04 mi500 yd06
Apr 12, 2020EF319.34 mi1,500 yd218
Apr 28, 2014EF10.56 mi100 yd00
Mar 2, 2012EF341 mi400 yd044
Apr 27, 2011EF448 mi800 yd20335
Apr 27, 2011EF01 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF227.95 mi250 yd40
Apr 27, 2011EF02 mi150 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF01.78 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF117 mi120 yd10
Apr 27, 2011EF22 mi150 yd01
Oct 26, 2010EF10.13 mi40 yd00
Aug 2, 2004F00.3 mi30 yd00
May 31, 2004F17.5 mi60 yd00
May 7, 1998F16 mi100 yd00
Apr 16, 1998F111.5 mi50 yd10
Mar 29, 1997F34 mi100 yd050
May 27, 1996F03.5 mi30 yd00
Apr 15, 1994F315 mi880 yd19
Nov 15, 1989F13 mi30 yd00
Feb 6, 1986F310 mi270 yd05
Apr 8, 1980F15.2 mi50 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F321.2 mi500 yd350
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.