How many tornadoes has Bartlett, TN had?
Bartlett has had 113 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Bartlett?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bartlett was an EF3 on March 31, 2023, causing 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Bartlett?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bartlett, with 22 on record. April through June account for 58 of the 113 tornadoes on record near Bartlett.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
113
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
8.8% of total
Peak Month
April
22 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Bartlett
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
25 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
4
2022
0
2021
3
2020
1
2019
2
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
2
2012
0
2011
1
2010
2
2009
4
2008
5
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
22
1970s
22
1980s
13
1990s
19
2000s
17
2010s
8
2020s
8
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
31
EF1
45
EF2
27
EF3
9
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
8
Feb
9
Mar
13
Apr
22
May
20
Jun
16
Jul
5
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
4
Nov
10
Dec
3
Casualties on Record Near Bartlett
40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Bartlett since 1950, across 10 events. 544 injuries have been reported across all events. 1952 was the deadliest year on record near Bartlett.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which caused 16 fatalities along a 29.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Bartlett
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on March 21, 1952 — 16 fatalities, 29.6 mi path, 427 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on March 31, 2023 — $150.6M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on March 31, 2023 — 2,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on March 31, 2023 — 72.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF3 on March 31, 2023 — 4 fatalities.
What the record shows near Bartlett
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Bartlett, with 22 of the 113 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Bartlett record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Bartlett, 76 reached EF0 or EF1 and 37 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bartlett is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Bartlett has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 25 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 5, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Bartlett, TN had?
Since 1950, 113 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bartlett. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Bartlett?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Bartlett was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which caused 16 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Bartlett?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bartlett, with 22 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Bartlett been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Bartlett, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Bartlett?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bartlett was an EF3 on March 31, 2023.
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