Tornado History
Tipton Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Tipton, Tennessee. The records below identify 27 tornadoes from 1964 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $89.9M, with 8 deaths and 65 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Tipton, Tennessee
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Tipton, Tennessee with 4 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 24.3 miles in Tipton, Tennessee
Widest tornado: 2,000.0 yards in Tipton, Tennessee
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Feb 5, 2008
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Tipton, 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: 2008 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 2023 with at least $80.3M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2023 | EF3 | Tipton, Tennessee | 20.36 mi | 2000 yd | 1 | 28 | $80.0M |
| April 3, 1968 | F3 | Tipton, Tennessee | 24.3 mi | 1760 yd | 4 | 28 | $2.5M |
| March 31, 2023 | EF3 | Tipton, Tennessee | 2.52 mi | 1600 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| November 9, 2002 | F2 | Tipton, Tennessee | 17 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $6.0M |
| March 31, 2023 | EF2 | Tipton, Tennessee | 15.57 mi | 1600 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 4, 1964 | F2 | Tipton, Tennessee | 6.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 3 | $25K |
| March 31, 2023 | EF2 | Tipton, Tennessee | 1.76 mi | 1600 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| January 7, 1978 | F1 | Tipton, Tennessee | 3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 9, 2021 | EF1 | Tipton, Tennessee | 4.8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| May 31, 2013 | EF1 | Tipton, Tennessee | 0.83 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $180K |
| February 5, 2008 | EF1 | Tipton, Tennessee | 0.73 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| February 5, 2008 | EF1 | Tipton, Tennessee | 0.29 mi | 50 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.