Tornado History
Fayette Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Fayette, Tennessee. The records below identify 22 tornadoes from 1952 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.1M, with 13 deaths and 103 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Fayette, Tennessee
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Fayette, Tennessee with 7 deaths
1994 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 22 miles in Fayette, Tennessee
Widest tornado: 1,200.0 yards in Fayette, Tennessee
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jun 26, 1994
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Fayette, Tennessee, June is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1994 was the most active year with 3 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 1988 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 1952 | F4 | Fayette, Tennessee | 18.7 mi | 427 yd | 7 | 50 | $250K |
| January 19, 1988 | F3 | Fayette, Tennessee | 22 mi | 200 yd | 3 | 24 | $2.5M |
| February 5, 2008 | EF3 | Fayette, Tennessee | 3.64 mi | 167 yd | 1 | 0 | $100K |
| May 24, 1971 | F2 | Fayette, Tennessee | 10.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 22 | $250K |
| November 27, 1973 | F2 | Fayette, Tennessee | 15.4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| April 3, 2025 | EF2 | Fayette, Tennessee | 6.92 mi | 1200 yd | 2 | 3 | $100K |
| February 11, 1965 | F2 | Fayette, Tennessee | 0.1 mi | 7 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 10, 1998 | F1 | Fayette, Tennessee | 5.5 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 2, 2006 | F1 | Fayette, Tennessee | 0.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 2 | $200K |
| April 27, 2013 | EF1 | Fayette, Tennessee | 1.12 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 1 | $100K |
| June 11, 1989 | F1 | Fayette, Tennessee | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| January 17, 1999 | F1 | Fayette, Tennessee | 2 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
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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.