Tornado History
Bedford Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Bedford, Tennessee. The records below identify 19 tornadoes from 1955 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.2M, with 1 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Bedford, Tennessee
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Bedford, Tennessee with 1 deaths
2012 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 10.36 miles in Bedford, Tennessee
Widest tornado: 1,000.0 yards in Bedford, Tennessee
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Feb 1, 1955
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Bedford, Tennessee, April is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2012 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2025 with at least $700K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2018 | EF2 | Bedford, Tennessee | 1.94 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| February 1, 1955 | F2 | Bedford, Tennessee | 9.4 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| January 24, 1997 | F2 | Bedford, Tennessee | 2.8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| November 10, 2002 | F2 | Bedford, Tennessee | 3 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 3 | $100K |
| April 11, 2008 | EF2 | Bedford, Tennessee | 7.48 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| March 15, 2025 | EF1 | Bedford, Tennessee | 1.17 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| December 25, 2015 | EF1 | Bedford, Tennessee | 0.48 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 5, 2017 | EF1 | Bedford, Tennessee | 7.1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 1, 2023 | EF1 | Bedford, Tennessee | 0.13 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 20, 2000 | F1 | Bedford, Tennessee | 2 mi | 67 yd | 1 | 0 | $30K |
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | Bedford, Tennessee | 1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 31, 2004 | F1 | Bedford, Tennessee | 0.8 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.