Tipton County, Tennessee tornadoes

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25confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1964). Most recent: March 31, 2023, EF3. 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

Total251950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthFebruary5 of 25
StrongestF3Apr 3, 1968
Deaths12whole paths, see note
Injuries96whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 1Feb: 5Mar: 4Apr: 3May: 4Jun: 2Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 2Oct: 1Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

February is the peak month, with 5 of 25 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 26 AM: 0: 2: 09 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 1: 1: 13 PM: 1: 3: 46 PM: 1: 1: 19 PM: 2: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 2: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12020: 0: 1: 0: 2: 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
8
EF1
11
EF2
3
EF3
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 3, 1968

4 deaths, 32 injuries Strongest

F3, April 3, 1968

28.8 mile path Longest path

72.55 miles, EF3

March 31, 2023, whole path Widest

2,000 yards, EF3

March 31, 2023
Every tornado

All 25 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 31, 2023EF339.18 mi2,000 yd128
Mar 31, 2023EF372.55 mi1,600 yd426
May 9, 2021EF14.8 mi300 yd00
Oct 21, 2019EF07.6 mi200 yd00
Apr 30, 2017EF02.1 mi100 yd00
May 31, 2013EF10.83 mi250 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF10.29 mi50 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF10.73 mi50 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF00.17 mi50 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF28.09 mi150 yd01
Nov 9, 2002F250.6 mi440 yd01
Sep 16, 1996F016 mi50 yd00
Nov 27, 1994F10.5 mi20 yd00
Jun 4, 1989F00.9 mi17 yd00
May 9, 1981F00.2 mi40 yd00
Dec 7, 1978F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jan 7, 1978F13 mi100 yd00
Mar 29, 1976F10.2 mi200 yd00
Apr 25, 1975F17.4 mi440 yd11
Feb 22, 1975F10.1 mi150 yd02
Jun 7, 1974F10.3 mi100 yd11
Sep 3, 1970F00.8 mi30 yd00
Apr 3, 1968F328.8 mi1,760 yd432
May 31, 1967F10.1 mi10 yd11
Mar 4, 1964F26.8 mi200 yd03
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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.