Tornado History

Robertson Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Robertson, Tennessee. The records below identify 30 tornadoes from 1955 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $22.1M, with 2 deaths and 84 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes30
Total Deaths2
Total Injuries84
Property Damage$22.1M
Avg Length4.6 mi
Avg Width184 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Robertson, Tennessee

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Robertson, Tennessee with 2 deaths
2013 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 24 miles in Robertson, Tennessee
Widest tornado: 1,000.0 yards in Robertson, Tennessee
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on May 4, 2021

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Robertson, Tennessee, May is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2013 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 8 recorded events.

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.

$10.0M$1.0M$100K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2023 with at least $10.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F4 April 27, 19701970F3 April 16, 19981998EF2 December 9, 20232023EF2 January 30, 20132013F2 April 3, 19981998F2 March 4, 19551955F2 March 19, 19631963F2 May 7, 19841984F1 May 4, 20032003EF1 January 30, 20132013EF1 April 28, 20262026EF1 January 30, 20132013EF1 May 8, 20242024EF1 November 17, 20132013EF1 October 9, 2009F1 January 17, 1999EF1 February 24, 2018EF1 February 24, 2018F1 August 17, 1960F1 April 3, 1974F1 April 17, 1981EF0 January 24, 2010EF0 May 4, 2021EF0 May 4, 2021EF0 May 4, 2021F0 May 18, 1995EF0 May 4, 2021F0 March 28, 1997F0 November 10, 2002F0 November 15, 2005© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 27, 1970F4Robertson, Tennessee23.5 mi250 yd275$2.5M
April 16, 1998F3Robertson, Tennessee7.2 mi400 yd00$400K
December 9, 2023EF2Robertson, Tennessee6 mi300 yd04$10.0M
January 30, 2013EF2Robertson, Tennessee4.97 mi200 yd00$750K
April 3, 1998F2Robertson, Tennessee5.6 mi200 yd03$500K
March 4, 1955F2Robertson, Tennessee0 mi1000 yd00$250K
March 19, 1963F2Robertson, Tennessee14 mi1000 yd00$250K
May 7, 1984F2Robertson, Tennessee3 mi50 yd00$250K
May 4, 2003F1Robertson, Tennessee24 mi100 yd00$5.0M
January 30, 2013EF1Robertson, Tennessee4.85 mi100 yd01$750K
April 28, 2026EF1Robertson, Tennessee0.92 mi150 yd00$300K
January 30, 2013EF1Robertson, Tennessee5.75 mi150 yd00$250K
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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.

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