Tornado outbreak of January 23–24, 1997
| Type | Tornado outbreak |
|---|---|
| Duration | January 23–24, 1997 |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 16 confirmed |
| Max. rating1 | F4 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | 2 days |
| Fatalities | 1 fatality, 43 injuries |
| Damage | $16.771 million |
| Areas affected | Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas |
| 1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
The tornado outbreak of January 23–24, 1997 resulted in 16 tornadoes across the Deep South. Damage in excess of $16 million occurred across several states, with the worst damage in Tennessee and Alabama. Over 300 buildings, including homes, businesses, and public facilities were either damaged or completely destroyed. An F2 tornado killed one person in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The strongest storm in the outbreak was an F4 tornado that destroyed dozens of homes in and near Murfreesboro, Tennessee.