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tornado Tornado Risk in Memphis, TN

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Memphis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
  • Estimated annual loss of $70M from this hazard type
  • 132 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
  • 14 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
  • Occurs roughly 0.51 times per year on average

Peak season: April-June

Last significant event: Tornado - Memphis, TN WFO Region, US (2025-03-30) — 1,610,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Tornados

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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Memphis, TN
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10

How Memphis Compares

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Notable Tornado Events Near Memphis

Tornado - Memphis, TN WFO Region, US

March 29, 2025 WATCH

1,610,000 people exposed; $209,339M capital exposed

Tornado - Memphis, TN WFO Region, US

January 2, 2023 WATCH

Impact data not available

Tornado - Memphis, TN WFO Region, US

April 12, 2022 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Memphis, TN WFO Region, US

March 30, 2023 WATCH

Impact data not available

Tornado - Memphis, TN WFO Region, US

April 15, 2022 WATCH

Impact data not available

Tornado Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
  • 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
  • 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
  • 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
  • 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning

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