Hickman County, Tennessee tornadoes

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22confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: June 18, 2025, EF0. 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

Total221950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay6 of 22
StrongestF2Mar 22, 1952
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries17whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 1Feb: 3Mar: 2Apr: 1May: 6Jun: 2Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 2Dec: 4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 6 of 22 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 2: 0: 53 AM: 0: 2: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 0: 03 PM: 0: 1: 16 PM: 1: 2: 29 PM: 0: 1: 312 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 02010: 4: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 3: 02020: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 219501960197019801990200020102020

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
6
EF1
7
EF2
9

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

F2, March 22, 1952

3 deaths, 10 injuries Strongest

F2, March 22, 1952

0.5 mile path Longest path

25.32 miles, EF2

February 5, 2008, whole path Widest

600 yards, EF2

May 2, 2010
Every tornado

All 22 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 18, 2025EF06.94 mi175 yd00
Mar 30, 2025EF02.17 mi150 yd00
Dec 11, 2021EF210.87 mi500 yd02
Dec 11, 2021EF18.54 mi400 yd00
Dec 11, 2021EF215.16 mi600 yd00
Nov 5, 2018EF02.1 mi75 yd00
Nov 5, 2018EF02.8 mi50 yd00
Jun 28, 2018EF12.45 mi75 yd00
Dec 23, 2015EF214.92 mi500 yd20
Oct 10, 2014EF11.97 mi100 yd00
Jan 30, 2013EF24.27 mi300 yd00
May 2, 2010EF12.73 mi50 yd00
May 2, 2010EF23.89 mi250 yd00
May 2, 2010EF29.15 mi600 yd01
Apr 24, 2010EF11.84 mi100 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF225.32 mi300 yd01
Feb 5, 2008EF122.85 mi200 yd00
May 5, 2003F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 31, 2001F10.7 mi50 yd00
May 25, 2000F27.8 mi440 yd03
Mar 22, 1952F20.5 mi40 yd310
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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.