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Goodlettsville, TN Tornado History — 148 Tornadoes Since 1950

Tennessee · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Goodlettsville, TN had?

Goodlettsville has had 148 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Goodlettsville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Goodlettsville was an EF1 on May 8, 2024.

When is tornado season in Goodlettsville?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Goodlettsville, with 40 on record. April through June account for 70 of the 148 tornadoes on record near Goodlettsville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
148
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
6.1% of total
Peak Month
May
40 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Goodlettsville

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 69 total, averaging 3.5 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 0
2024 1
2023 3
2022 0
2021 17
2020 1
2019 2
2018 2
2017 7
2016 0
2015 4
2014 0
2013 14
2012 1
2011 4
2010 4
2009 4
2008 5
2007 0

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Goodlettsville since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary EF1° April 28, 2026
5 SW Ridgetop, Davidson County, TN
NWS Nashville storm survey confirmed a brief EF1 tornado touched down near Ridgewood Rd near the Davidson/Robertson County line and impacted residents along Browns Lake (OHX)

Within 25 miles of Goodlettsville. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 6
1970s 14
1980s 11
1990s 21
2000s 29
2010s 38
2020s 22

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 52
EF1 57
EF2 30
EF3 7
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 18
Feb 13
Mar 11
Apr 24
May 40
Jun 6
Jul 7
Aug 5
Sep 0
Oct 3
Nov 9
Dec 12

Casualties on Record Near Goodlettsville

43 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Goodlettsville since 1950, across 8 events. 709 injuries have been reported across all events. 2008 was the deadliest year on record near Goodlettsville.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on February 5, 2008, which caused 22 fatalities along a 50.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Goodlettsville

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on February 5, 2008 — 22 fatalities, 50.3 mi path, 880 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
EF1 on May 8, 2024.

What the record shows near Goodlettsville

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Goodlettsville, with 38 of the 148 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 22 so far. The Goodlettsville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Goodlettsville, 109 reached EF0 or EF1 and 39 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Goodlettsville is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Goodlettsville has averaged 3.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 69 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 17, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Goodlettsville, TN had?
Since 1950, 148 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Goodlettsville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Goodlettsville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Goodlettsville was an EF3 on February 5, 2008, which caused 22 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Goodlettsville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Goodlettsville, with 40 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 Goodlettsville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Goodlettsville, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 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 Goodlettsville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Goodlettsville was an EF1 on May 8, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Goodlettsville?
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