Dyer County, Tennessee tornadoes

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32confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: April 2, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total321950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMarch7 of 32
StrongestF4Mar 21, 1952
Deaths35whole paths, see note
Injuries184whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 2Feb: 0Mar: 7Apr: 7May: 7Jun: 5Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 7 of 32 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 1: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 2: 0: 13 PM: 2: 3: 16 PM: 4: 6: 49 PM: 1: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 3: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 11980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 02000: 0: 2: 0: 4: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 12010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
10
EF1
11
EF2
3
EF3
5
EF4
3

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

F3, April 2, 2006

16 deaths, 70 injuries Strongest

F4, March 21, 1952

2 mile path Longest path

122.62 miles, EF3

December 10, 2021, whole path Widest

2,000 yards, EF3

December 10, 2021
Every tornado

All 32 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 2, 2025EF14.7 mi100 yd00
Dec 10, 2021EF3122.62 mi2,000 yd038
Jul 3, 2017EF00.31 mi75 yd00
Mar 1, 2017EF03.71 mi50 yd00
May 24, 2009EF05.2 mi25 yd00
May 2, 2008EF21.37 mi40 yd00
Jan 8, 2008EF17.81 mi25 yd00
Apr 2, 2006F318 mi880 yd1670
Oct 18, 2004F10.5 mi100 yd01
May 4, 2003F215 mi200 yd010
May 4, 2003F14 mi150 yd00
May 4, 2003F12 mi200 yd00
May 4, 2003F01 mi100 yd00
Jun 27, 2001F00.3 mi100 yd00
Jun 27, 2001F00.3 mi100 yd00
Apr 16, 1998F34 mi100 yd23
Mar 1, 1997F415 mi200 yd115
Jan 18, 1996F00.3 mi25 yd00
Jun 15, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 11, 1989F00.9 mi17 yd00
Apr 2, 1982F38 mi77 yd01
May 3, 1979F10.5 mi30 yd00
Apr 17, 1978F00.2 mi220 yd00
Nov 10, 1975F10.1 mi23 yd00
Apr 19, 1973F10.1 mi50 yd01
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 27, 20261 ESE DyersburgNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.