Tornado History
Dekalb Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Dekalb, Tennessee. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1968 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.1M, with 1 deaths and 21 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Dekalb, Tennessee
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF1 in Dekalb, Tennessee with 1 deaths
2021 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 12.08 miles in Dekalb, Tennessee
Widest tornado: 350.0 yards in Dekalb, Tennessee
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 4, 2021
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Dekalb, Tennessee, May 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: 2021 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 2012 with at least $500K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 1971 | F3 | Dekalb, Tennessee | 3.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 3, 1974 | F3 | Dekalb, Tennessee | 9.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 20 | $250K |
| February 29, 2012 | EF1 | Dekalb, Tennessee | 12.08 mi | 300 yd | 1 | 0 | $500K |
| May 6, 2024 | EF1 | Dekalb, Tennessee | 3.23 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| April 23, 1968 | F1 | Dekalb, Tennessee | 0.1 mi | 3 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| May 7, 1984 | F1 | Dekalb, Tennessee | 2 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 23, 2015 | EF1 | Dekalb, Tennessee | 5.45 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| August 29, 1980 | F1 | Dekalb, Tennessee | 0.8 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 6, 2018 | EF1 | Dekalb, Tennessee | 4.78 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 26, 2011 | EF0 | Dekalb, Tennessee | 1.93 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 4, 2021 | EF0 | Dekalb, Tennessee | 4.81 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 4, 2021 | EF0 | Dekalb, Tennessee | 1.04 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
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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.