How many tornadoes has Farragut, TN had?
Farragut has had 55 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Farragut?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Farragut was an EF0 on May 30, 2025.
When is tornado season in Farragut?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Farragut, with 17 on record. April through June account for 38 of the 55 tornadoes on record near Farragut.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
55
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
9.1% of total
Peak Month
April
17 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Farragut
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
0
2023
2
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
2
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
4
2011
14
2010
4
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
2
1970s
6
1980s
2
1990s
8
2000s
6
2010s
25
2020s
4
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
25
EF1
15
EF2
10
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
4
Mar
7
Apr
17
May
11
Jun
10
Jul
0
Aug
2
Sep
0
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Farragut
8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Farragut since 1950, across 2 events. 111 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Farragut.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on November 10, 2002, which caused 7 fatalities along a 8.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Farragut
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on November 10, 2002 — 7 fatalities, 8.3 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on August 7, 2023 — $3.7M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F2 on March 25, 1955 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on February 21, 1993 — 30.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 30, 2025.
What the record shows near Farragut
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Farragut, with 25 of the 55 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Farragut record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Farragut, 40 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Farragut is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Farragut has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 14, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Farragut, TN had?
Since 1950, 55 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Farragut. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Farragut?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Farragut was an F3 on November 10, 2002, which caused 7 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Farragut?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Farragut, with 17 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 Farragut been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Farragut, 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 Farragut?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Farragut was an EF0 on May 30, 2025.
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