Tornadoes in Meigs County
The Storm Prediction Center records 7 tornadoes whose paths touched Meigs County, Tennessee between 1953 and 2023. They killed 5 people and injured 21. The busiest month is April, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 2 May 1953. The most recent was on 2 March 2023.
- 7tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 21injuries
- 359per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Meigs County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 3 | 43% |
| F1 / EF1 | 1 | 14% |
| F2 / EF2 | 1 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 14% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 14% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Meigs County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Meigs County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Decatur, Tennessee tornado2 May 1953, F4, 4 deaths, 8 injuries, 4.2 miles long
- Longest path: Graysville, Tennessee tornado15 April 1994, F3, 1 death, 9 injuries, 15 miles long
- Most recent: Tennessee tornado2 March 2023, EF0, 2.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Meigs County
- Decatur, Tennessee tornado2 May 1953, F4, 4 deaths, 8 injuries, 4.2 miles long
- Graysville, Tennessee tornado15 April 1994, F3, 1 death, 9 injuries, 15 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.