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Tullahoma, TN Tornado History — 107 Tornadoes Since 1950

Tennessee · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Tullahoma, TN had?

Tullahoma has had 107 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Tullahoma?

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

When is tornado season in Tullahoma?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tullahoma, with 33 on record. April through June account for 54 of the 107 tornadoes on record near Tullahoma.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
107
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
9.3% of total
Peak Month
April
33 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Tullahoma

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 52 total, averaging 2.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 4
2024 2
2023 2
2022 0
2021 2
2020 4
2019 0
2018 3
2017 3
2016 2
2015 1
2014 6
2013 5
2012 2
2011 6
2010 3
2009 4
2008 2
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near Tullahoma

3 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Tullahoma and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 5, 2025 and the most recent on May 25, 2025. They are already counted in the Tullahoma 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)
EF1° April 6, 2025
1 WNW Monteagle, Grundy County, TN
NWS Nashville confirmed an EF1 tornado in southern Grundy County which impact the Monteagle and Tracy City areas. Peak estimated winds were 95 mph. (OHX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 4
1970s 8
1980s 4
1990s 17
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 27
EF1 51
EF2 19
EF3 6
EF4 2
EF5 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 6
Feb 13
Mar 12
Apr 33
May 14
Jun 7
Jul 1
Aug 2
Sep 1
Oct 4
Nov 12
Dec 2

Casualties on Record Near Tullahoma

109 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Tullahoma since 1950, across 9 events. 547 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Tullahoma.

The deadliest single event was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which caused 72 fatalities along a 132.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Tullahoma

Deadliest Tornado
EF5 on April 27, 2011 — 72 fatalities, 132.0 mi path, 2,200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF5 on April 27, 2011 — $1.3B in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF5 on April 27, 2011 — 2,200 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF5 on April 27, 2011 — 132.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 25, 2025.

What the record shows near Tullahoma

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Tullahoma, with 31 of the 107 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Tullahoma record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Tullahoma, 78 reached EF0 or EF1 and 29 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Tullahoma is rated EF5, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Tullahoma has averaged 2.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 52 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 6, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Tullahoma, TN had?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Tullahoma. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Tullahoma?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Tullahoma was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which caused 72 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Tullahoma?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tullahoma, with 33 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 Tullahoma been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Tullahoma, there have been 2 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 Tullahoma?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tullahoma was an EF1 on May 25, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Tullahoma?
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