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Memphis weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Memphis as part of Shelby County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Memphis

104 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Memphis since 1950, killing 34 people and injuring 482. The most recent was on May 18, 2025 (rated EF1).

EF0: 27EF027EF1: 44EF144EF2: 25EF225EF3: 7EF37EF4: 1EF41EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Memphis

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
March 21, 1952F4—29.6 mi427 yd1674
December 14, 1987F3—25 mi200 yd6121
April 3, 1968F3Shelby County28.8 mi1,760 yd432
November 27, 1994F3Shelby County16 mi200 yd325
April 24, 1970F3Shelby County17 mi50 yd05

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 18, 2025EF1DeSoto County0.4 mi50 yd00
March 31, 2023EF2Tunica County22.7 mi1,200 yd00
January 3, 2023EF0DeSoto County1.4 mi100 yd00
January 25, 2021EF0Fayette County1.3 mi50 yd00
January 11, 2020EF2DeSoto County8.2 mi300 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Shelby County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning302August 22, 2026
Flood Advisory282November 4, 2026
Heat Advisory127September 14, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory119November 5, 2026
Flash Flood Warning112July 4, 2026
Wind Advisory98October 10, 2026
Flood Warning86June 22, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch63August 22, 2026
Tornado Watch62April 29, 2026
Flood Watch48October 10, 2026

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