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Tornado History
Perry Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Perry, Tennessee. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 2008 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of EF2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.2M, with 2 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Perry, Tennessee
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
February is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in Perry, Tennessee with 2 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 9.52 miles in Perry, Tennessee
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Perry, Tennessee
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Feb 5, 2008
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Perry, Tennessee, February is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2008 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 2015 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2015 | EF2 | Perry, Tennessee | 9.52 mi | 500 yd | 2 | 0 | $500K |
| February 5, 2008 | EF1 | Perry, Tennessee | 2.57 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| May 2, 2010 | EF1 | Perry, Tennessee | 6.93 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| April 24, 2010 | EF1 | Perry, Tennessee | 5.01 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $70K |
| February 5, 2008 | EF1 | Perry, Tennessee | 1.37 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 30, 2025 | EF0 | Perry, Tennessee | 0.3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| March 31, 2016 | EF0 | Perry, Tennessee | 3.09 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| December 11, 2021 | EF0 | Perry, Tennessee | 5.67 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| March 27, 2017 | EF0 | Perry, Tennessee | 1.07 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| August 31, 2017 | EF0 | Perry, Tennessee | 0.25 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| February 5, 2008 | EF0 | Perry, Tennessee | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.