How many tornadoes has Sevierville, TN had?
Sevierville has had 35 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Sevierville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sevierville was an EF0 on January 12, 2023.
When is tornado season in Sevierville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sevierville, with 15 on record. April through June account for 24 of the 35 tornadoes on record near Sevierville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
35
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.9% of total
Peak Month
April
15 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sevierville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
22 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
2
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
3
2012
3
2011
13
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1970s
6
1980s
2
1990s
3
2000s
1
2010s
20
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
18
EF1
13
EF2
3
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
6
Apr
15
May
2
Jun
7
Jul
1
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Sevierville
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Sevierville since 1950, across 1 event. 37 injuries have been reported across all events. 1974 was the deadliest year on record near Sevierville.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on April 4, 1974, which caused 2 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sevierville
Deadliest Tornado
F1 on April 4, 1974 — 2 fatalities, 1.0 mi path, 150 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on February 18, 1976 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF4 on April 27, 2011 — 1,320 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on April 27, 2011 — 16.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on January 12, 2023.
What the record shows near Sevierville
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Sevierville, with 20 of the 35 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Sevierville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sevierville, 31 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sevierville is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Sevierville has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 22 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 13, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Sevierville, TN had?
Since 1950, 35 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sevierville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Sevierville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Sevierville was an F1 on April 4, 1974, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Sevierville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sevierville, with 15 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 Sevierville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Sevierville, 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 Sevierville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sevierville was an EF0 on January 12, 2023.
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