Tornadoes in Chester County
The Storm Prediction Center records 16 tornadoes whose paths touched Chester County, Tennessee between 1952 and 2024. They killed 38 people and injured 161. The busiest month is April, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 21 March 1952. The most recent was on 26 May 2024.
- 16tornadoes
- 38deaths
- 161injuries
- 560per 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 Chester County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 5 | 31% |
| F1 / EF1 | 5 | 31% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 25% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 6% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Chester County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Chester County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Bolivar, Tennessee tornado21 March 1952, F4, 38 deaths, 157 injuries, 46.8 miles long
- Most recent: Tennessee tornado26 May 2024, EF1, 10.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Chester County
- Bolivar, Tennessee tornado21 March 1952, F4, 38 deaths, 157 injuries, 46.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.