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Shelbyville, TN Tornado History — 111 Tornadoes Since 1950

Tennessee · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Shelbyville, TN had?

Shelbyville has had 111 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Shelbyville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Shelbyville was an EF1 on May 25, 2025.

When is tornado season in Shelbyville?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Shelbyville, with 39 on record. April through June account for 58 of the 111 tornadoes on record near Shelbyville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
111
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
10.8% of total
Peak Month
April
39 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Shelbyville

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 53 total, averaging 2.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 4
2024 2
2023 5
2022 0
2021 2
2020 1
2019 1
2018 2
2017 3
2016 2
2015 1
2014 2
2013 9
2012 3
2011 7
2010 1
2009 5
2008 3
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Shelbyville

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

May 25, 2025
6 W Estill Springs, Franklin County, TN
A tornado touched down just east of the Bluegill Grill and Marina... producing sporadic tree damage between Holiday Drive and Awalt Road. The fallen trees missed the Bi (HUN)
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)
EF0° May 20, 2025
5 NNE Lewisburg, Marshall County, TN
A NWS storm survey team confirmed an EF-0 tornado in Marhsall County that touched down just west of Verona Caney Road in Cowden... where it uprooted several trees and l (OHX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 4
1970s 12
1980s 8
1990s 12
2000s 23
2010s 31
2020s 14

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 35
EF1 47
EF2 17
EF3 6
EF4 5
EF5 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 8
Feb 10
Mar 16
Apr 39
May 18
Jun 1
Jul 1
Aug 2
Sep 1
Oct 4
Nov 8
Dec 3

Casualties on Record Near Shelbyville

45 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Shelbyville since 1950, across 12 events. 845 injuries have been reported across all events. 1974 was the deadliest year on record near Shelbyville.

The deadliest single event was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which caused 16 fatalities along a 83.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Shelbyville

Deadliest Tornado
F5 on April 3, 1974 — 16 fatalities, 83.3 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on April 10, 2009 — $100.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F2 on February 1, 1955 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F5 on April 3, 1974 — 83.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 25, 2025.

What the record shows near Shelbyville

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Shelbyville, with 31 of the 111 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Shelbyville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Shelbyville, 82 reached EF0 or EF1 and 29 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Shelbyville is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Shelbyville has averaged 2.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 53 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 9, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Shelbyville, TN had?
Since 1950, 111 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Shelbyville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Shelbyville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Shelbyville was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which caused 16 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Shelbyville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Shelbyville, with 39 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 Shelbyville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Shelbyville, there have been 1 EF5 and 5 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 Shelbyville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Shelbyville was an EF1 on May 25, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Shelbyville?
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