Cordova, TN Tornado History — 122 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Cordova, TN had?
Cordova has had 122 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Cordova?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cordova was an EF1 on May 18, 2025.
When is tornado season in Cordova?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cordova, with 23 on record. April through June account for 63 of the 122 tornadoes on record near Cordova.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Cordova
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Cordova
2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Cordova and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 2, 2025 and the most recent on May 18, 2025. They are already counted in the Cordova totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.
EF1 tornado with 95 mph winds occurred in Hernando... MS. (MEG)
*** 1 INJ *** Extensive damage across the northern part of Marshall County. Multiple homes damaged with numerous trees and powerlines down. (MEG)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Cordova
44 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Cordova since 1950, across 11 events. 557 injuries have been reported across all events. 1952 was the deadliest year on record near Cordova.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which caused 16 fatalities along a 29.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Cordova
What the record shows near Cordova
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Cordova, with 23 of the 122 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Cordova record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Cordova, 85 reached EF0 or EF1 and 37 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cordova is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Cordova has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 5, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.