Tornado History
Henderson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Henderson, Tennessee. The records below identify 23 tornadoes from 1952 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $19.8M, with 14 deaths and 127 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Henderson, Tennessee
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Henderson, Tennessee with 11 deaths
2021 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 15.9 miles in Henderson, Tennessee
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Henderson, Tennessee
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 4, 2003
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Henderson, Tennessee, March 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 4 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 2003 with at least $10.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2003 | F4 | Henderson, Tennessee | 13 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 20 | $10.0M |
| March 22, 1952 | F4 | Henderson, Tennessee | 15.9 mi | 177 yd | 11 | 43 | $2.5M |
| April 3, 1956 | F4 | Henderson, Tennessee | 11.6 mi | 100 yd | 3 | 60 | $2.5M |
| May 4, 2003 | F3 | Henderson, Tennessee | 7 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| December 11, 2021 | EF2 | Henderson, Tennessee | 15.34 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 1 | $4.0M |
| March 14, 1953 | F2 | Henderson, Tennessee | 5.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| April 4, 1957 | F2 | Henderson, Tennessee | 0.1 mi | 7 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 7, 2006 | F2 | Henderson, Tennessee | 3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| December 11, 2021 | EF1 | Henderson, Tennessee | 3.63 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| March 27, 2021 | EF1 | Henderson, Tennessee | 2.97 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 30, 2009 | EF1 | Henderson, Tennessee | 3.71 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| January 22, 2012 | EF1 | Henderson, Tennessee | 7.97 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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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.