How many tornadoes has Ellendale, TN had?
Ellendale has had 114 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Ellendale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ellendale was an EF3 on March 31, 2023, causing 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Ellendale?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ellendale, with 24 on record. April through June account for 59 of the 114 tornadoes on record near Ellendale.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
114
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
9.6% of total
Peak Month
April
24 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Ellendale
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
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
2
2012
0
2011
1
2010
1
2009
4
2008
5
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
21
1970s
24
1980s
14
1990s
18
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
30
EF1
46
EF2
27
EF3
10
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
8
Feb
9
Mar
12
Apr
24
May
20
Jun
15
Jul
5
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
4
Nov
11
Dec
4
Casualties on Record Near Ellendale
43 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Ellendale since 1950, across 11 events. 552 injuries have been reported across all events. 1952 was the deadliest year on record near Ellendale.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which caused 16 fatalities along a 29.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Ellendale
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 Ellendale
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Ellendale, with 24 of the 114 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Ellendale record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Ellendale, 76 reached EF0 or EF1 and 38 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ellendale is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Ellendale has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 25 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 5, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Ellendale, TN had?
Since 1950, 114 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ellendale. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Ellendale?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Ellendale was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which caused 16 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Ellendale?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ellendale, with 24 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 Ellendale been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Ellendale, 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 Ellendale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ellendale was an EF3 on March 31, 2023.
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