Tornado History
Cheatham Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Cheatham, Tennessee. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1972 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.1M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Cheatham, Tennessee
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Cheatham, Tennessee with 0 deaths
2013 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 11.07 miles in Cheatham, Tennessee
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Cheatham, Tennessee
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jan 30, 2013
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Cheatham, Tennessee, April is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2013 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 2021 with at least $1.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2021 | EF2 | Cheatham, Tennessee | 11.07 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 1 | $1.5M |
| December 9, 2023 | EF2 | Cheatham, Tennessee | 9.57 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $700K |
| April 7, 1972 | F2 | Cheatham, Tennessee | 5.7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 7, 2006 | F1 | Cheatham, Tennessee | 5.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| March 2, 2012 | EF1 | Cheatham, Tennessee | 0.63 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| January 30, 2013 | EF1 | Cheatham, Tennessee | 3.23 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 1 | $200K |
| March 28, 2009 | EF1 | Cheatham, Tennessee | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| January 30, 2013 | EF0 | Cheatham, Tennessee | 4.43 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 4, 2021 | EF0 | Cheatham, Tennessee | 0.44 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| May 18, 1995 | F0 | Cheatham, Tennessee | 0.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| April 4, 2011 | EF0 | Cheatham, Tennessee | 0.81 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 16, 1998 | F0 | Cheatham, Tennessee | 1 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.