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Murfreesboro, TN Tornado History — 107 Tornadoes Since 1950

Tennessee · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Murfreesboro, TN had?

Murfreesboro has had 107 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Murfreesboro?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Murfreesboro was an EF0 on May 20, 2025.

When is tornado season in Murfreesboro?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Murfreesboro, with 27 on record. April through June account for 49 of the 107 tornadoes on record near Murfreesboro.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
107
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
7.5% of total
Peak Month
April
27 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Murfreesboro

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 54 total, averaging 2.7 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 3
2024 2
2023 3
2022 0
2021 7
2020 2
2019 2
2018 3
2017 6
2016 0
2015 3
2014 0
2013 5
2012 3
2011 8
2010 0
2009 5
2008 2
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Murfreesboro

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Murfreesboro and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 3, 2025 and the most recent on May 20, 2025. They are already counted in the Murfreesboro totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° May 20, 2025
5 E Wartrace, Bedford County, TN
A NWS storm survey team confirmed an EF-0 tornado that touched down in far eastern Bedford County near Shiloh. The tornado moved north-northeast causing additional timb (OHX)
EF1° April 3, 2025
5 SE Gladeville, Wilson County, TN
NWS Nashville confirmed an EF1 tornado across portions of southern and central Wilson County. The tornado had a path length of 11.6 miles and had estimated peak winds o (OHX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 5
1960s 5
1970s 8
1980s 6
1990s 12
2000s 24
2010s 30
2020s 17

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 41
EF1 44
EF2 14
EF3 6
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 10
Feb 9
Mar 19
Apr 27
May 17
Jun 5
Jul 3
Aug 5
Sep 1
Oct 4
Nov 4
Dec 3

Casualties on Record Near Murfreesboro

13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Murfreesboro since 1950, across 7 events. 380 injuries have been reported across all events. 2020 was the deadliest year on record near Murfreesboro.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on March 3, 2020, which caused 5 fatalities along a 60.1-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Murfreesboro

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on March 3, 2020 — 5 fatalities, 60.1 mi path, 1,600 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
EF0 on May 20, 2025.

What the record shows near Murfreesboro

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Murfreesboro, with 30 of the 107 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Murfreesboro record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Murfreesboro, 85 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Murfreesboro is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Murfreesboro has averaged 2.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 54 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 8, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Murfreesboro, TN had?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Murfreesboro. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Murfreesboro?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Murfreesboro was an EF3 on March 3, 2020, which caused 5 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Murfreesboro?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Murfreesboro, with 27 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 Murfreesboro been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Murfreesboro was an EF0 on May 20, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Murfreesboro?
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