How many tornadoes has Kingsport, TN had?
Kingsport has had 29 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Kingsport?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kingsport was an EF1 on May 16, 2023.
When is tornado season in Kingsport?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kingsport, with 12 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 29 tornadoes on record near Kingsport.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
29
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
3.4% of total
Peak Month
April
12 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Kingsport
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
14 total, averaging 0.7 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
6
2010
0
2009
2
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
3
1970s
4
1980s
1
1990s
1
2000s
6
2010s
9
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
11
EF1
11
EF2
6
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
5
Apr
12
May
5
Jun
4
Jul
2
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Kingsport
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Kingsport since 1950, across 2 events. 95 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Kingsport.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which caused 2 fatalities along a 13.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Kingsport
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on April 27, 2011 — 2 fatalities, 13.6 mi path, 1,000 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 May 16, 2023.
What the record shows near Kingsport
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Kingsport, with 9 of the 29 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Kingsport record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Kingsport, 22 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Kingsport is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Kingsport has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 6, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Kingsport, TN had?
Since 1950, 29 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Kingsport. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Kingsport?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Kingsport was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Kingsport?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kingsport, with 12 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 Kingsport?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kingsport was an EF1 on May 16, 2023.
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