How many tornadoes has Cookeville, TN had?
Cookeville has had 81 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Cookeville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cookeville was an EF2 on February 6, 2025.
When is tornado season in Cookeville?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cookeville, with 21 on record. April through June account for 34 of the 81 tornadoes on record near Cookeville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
81
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
9.9% of total
Peak Month
March
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Cookeville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
44 total, averaging 2.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
3
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
7
2020
8
2019
0
2018
2
2017
3
2016
0
2015
2
2014
1
2013
0
2012
6
2011
5
2010
0
2009
2
2008
1
2007
3
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
3
1970s
15
1980s
2
1990s
9
2000s
8
2010s
19
2020s
19
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
20
EF1
36
EF2
17
EF3
5
EF4
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
4
Feb
10
Mar
21
Apr
21
May
12
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
4
Dec
3
Casualties on Record Near Cookeville
53 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Cookeville since 1950, across 12 events. 742 injuries have been reported across all events. 2020 was the deadliest year on record near Cookeville.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on March 3, 2020, which caused 19 fatalities along a 8.4-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Cookeville
Deadliest Tornado
EF4 on March 3, 2020 — 19 fatalities, 8.4 mi path, 900 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on March 3, 2020 — $1.5B in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on March 3, 2020 — 1,600 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on March 3, 2020 — 60.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on February 6, 2025.
What the record shows near Cookeville
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Cookeville, with 19 of the 81 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 19 so far. The Cookeville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Cookeville, 56 reached EF0 or EF1 and 25 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cookeville is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Cookeville has averaged 2.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 44 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 8, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Cookeville, TN had?
Since 1950, 81 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cookeville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Cookeville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Cookeville was an EF4 on March 3, 2020, which caused 19 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Cookeville?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cookeville, with 21 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 Cookeville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Cookeville, there have been 0 EF5 and 3 EF4 tornadoes 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 Cookeville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cookeville was an EF2 on February 6, 2025.
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