Tornado History
Gibson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Gibson, Tennessee. The records below identify 35 tornadoes from 1952 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $48.6M, with 11 deaths and 59 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Gibson, Tennessee
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Gibson, Tennessee with 6 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 17 miles in Gibson, Tennessee
Widest tornado: 1,000.0 yards in Gibson, Tennessee
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Dec 19, 1957
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Gibson, Tennessee, May is the most active month with 11 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2003 was the most active year with 6 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 2006 with at least $40.0M 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 1, 1997 | F4 | Gibson, Tennessee | 10 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 7, 1971 | F4 | Gibson, Tennessee | 4.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 2, 2006 | F3 | Gibson, Tennessee | 17 mi | 880 yd | 6 | 42 | $25.0M |
| April 2, 2006 | F3 | Gibson, Tennessee | 8 mi | 880 yd | 2 | 6 | $15.0M |
| December 10, 2021 | EF3 | Gibson, Tennessee | 9.67 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | $4.0M |
| May 2, 2010 | EF2 | Gibson, Tennessee | 3.04 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| February 15, 2025 | EF2 | Gibson, Tennessee | 4.08 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| January 19, 1988 | F2 | Gibson, Tennessee | 4 mi | 60 yd | 1 | 0 | $250K |
| May 3, 1979 | F2 | Gibson, Tennessee | 4.7 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 5 | $250K |
| March 21, 1952 | F2 | Gibson, Tennessee | 0.1 mi | 150 yd | 2 | 2 | $25K |
| December 19, 1957 | F2 | Gibson, Tennessee | 0.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 15, 1989 | F2 | Gibson, Tennessee | 5 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.