Mid-State tornado season ramps up: April historically most dangerous month
Published on March 31, 2026.
The spring weather season is on the rise, with only eight warnings issued across the state. Since 1811, the Nashville National Weather Service has recorded 221 confirmed tornadoes. The most recent outbreak occurred on April 16, 1998, when 13 confirmed tornados touched down.
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