How many tornadoes has Johnson City, TN had?
Johnson City has had 28 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Johnson City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Johnson City was an EF1 on August 14, 2023.
When is tornado season in Johnson City?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Johnson City, with 13 on record. April through June account for 19 of the 28 tornadoes on record near Johnson City.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
28
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
10.7% of total
Peak Month
April
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Johnson City
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
15 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
2
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
2
2013
0
2012
1
2011
9
2010
0
2009
1
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
3
1970s
3
1980s
2
1990s
3
2000s
2
2010s
12
2020s
2
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
8
EF1
11
EF2
6
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
3
Apr
13
May
2
Jun
4
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Johnson City
11 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Johnson City since 1950, across 4 events. 135 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Johnson City.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which caused 6 fatalities along a 15.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Johnson City
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on April 27, 2011 — 6 fatalities, 15.8 mi path, 1,500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 27, 2011 — $8.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F0 on April 4, 1974 — 2,500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on April 4, 1974 — 18.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 14, 2023.
What the record shows near Johnson City
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Johnson City, with 12 of the 28 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Johnson City record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Johnson City, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 9 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Johnson City is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Johnson City has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 15 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 9, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Johnson City, TN had?
Since 1950, 28 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Johnson City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Johnson City?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Johnson City was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Johnson City?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Johnson City, with 13 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Johnson City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Johnson City was an EF1 on August 14, 2023.
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