Tornado History
McMinn Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on McMinn, Tennessee. The records below identify 22 tornadoes from 1952 through 2018, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.1M, with 1 deaths and 117 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for McMinn, Tennessee
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in McMinn, Tennessee with 1 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 15.3 miles in McMinn, Tennessee
Widest tornado: 587.0 yards in McMinn, Tennessee
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Apr 27, 2011
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In McMinn, Tennessee, April is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2011 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 1986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1953 | F4 | McMinn, Tennessee | 1.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| February 6, 1986 | F3 | McMinn, Tennessee | 3 mi | 270 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 3, 1974 | F3 | McMinn, Tennessee | 6.1 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 50 | $250K |
| April 8, 1974 | F3 | McMinn, Tennessee | 2 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| March 2, 2012 | EF2 | McMinn, Tennessee | 7.2 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 7 | $2.0M |
| February 29, 1952 | F2 | McMinn, Tennessee | 15.3 mi | 587 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 27, 2011 | EF2 | McMinn, Tennessee | 7.9 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 5 | $200K |
| March 19, 1963 | F2 | McMinn, Tennessee | 3.6 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| November 30, 2016 | EF2 | McMinn, Tennessee | 11.33 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 20 | N/A |
| December 5, 1977 | F1 | McMinn, Tennessee | 5.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | McMinn, Tennessee | 0.75 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | McMinn, Tennessee | 5.7 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
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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.