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Tornado History
Tipton Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Tipton, Tennessee. The records below identify 26 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.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Tipton, Tennessee
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 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 (6 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
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 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.