Tornado History
Smith Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Smith, Tennessee. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1952 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.6M, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Smith, Tennessee
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Smith, Tennessee with 0 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 14 miles in Smith, Tennessee
Widest tornado: 900.0 yards in Smith, Tennessee
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 1, 2017
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Smith, 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: 2017 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 2020 with at least $5.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 24, 1997 | F2 | Smith, Tennessee | 14 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 6 | $1.0M |
| December 23, 2015 | EF2 | Smith, Tennessee | 2.92 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| March 3, 2020 | EF1 | Smith, Tennessee | 11.99 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 0 | $5.0M |
| March 28, 1997 | F1 | Smith, Tennessee | 1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| March 1, 2017 | EF1 | Smith, Tennessee | 3.91 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| March 22, 1952 | F1 | Smith, Tennessee | 0.3 mi | 7 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| March 5, 1955 | F1 | Smith, Tennessee | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $25K |
| April 1, 1970 | F1 | Smith, Tennessee | 3.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| October 1, 2012 | EF1 | Smith, Tennessee | 1.47 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| May 11, 1973 | F1 | Smith, Tennessee | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 24, 2017 | EF0 | Smith, Tennessee | 2.45 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| December 11, 2021 | EF0 | Smith, Tennessee | 7.18 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
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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.