Anderson storm history
Storm events recorded in Anderson, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
399
Total events
4
Tornadoes
84
Hail
34
Floods
2
Deaths
$3.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Heavy snowfall fell across Anderson County, with a maximum of 11 inches reported in Oak Ridge. Other reports include: 10 inches reported by the public in Clinton, 8.5 inches from a CoCoRaHS observer in Norris, 8 inches in Heiskell from a public report, 8 inches in Andersonville f…
Several vehicles were badly damaged by hail. Nine persons were treated for bruises after being hit in the head by hail. A local newspaper had a skylight broken in the press room. A few auto dealerships had about 400 cars damaged. Other cars were damaged as well.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow was recorded across Anderson County, with CoCoRaHS observers reporting 1.6 inches of snow in Norris, 1.1 inches and 1.2 inches of snow in Oak Ridge. Additionally the public reported 1.2 inches of snow in Oak Ridge.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across the southern portions of Anderson County, with lighter snowfall in the northern half of the county. Sleet and wintry mix mixed in at times in Anderson, a report near Briceville indicated .05 of freezing rain had occurred. The highest reports were observed b…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds on Norris Freeway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees on the north side of Oak Ridge were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down across the local area by severe thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Park Lane and Forgety Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by severe winds.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down around the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roadways were flooded across the county.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A wind gust to 46 mph was measured at the KOQT ASOS.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A wind gust to 45 mph was measured at the KMNV AWOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down, mainly across eastern and northeastern parts of the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Some homes on Pop Hollow Rd being evacuated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Photo posted on social media of water flowing over a road between Claxton and Powell.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roadways flooded, from back roads to main highways such as Clinton Hwy and Oak Ridge Hwy near Clinton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown over onto a house.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow amounts between 4 and 7 inches were reported across the county.
Flood Flood
Midway Drive and Airport Road were closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down near the Museum of Appalachia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down across the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down around Anderson, and some power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees reported down in Dutch Valley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees reported down in the Briceville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees reported down in the Claxton area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree and a few power lines were reported down at East Wolf Valley Road in Heiskell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell onto a home causing extensive damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed on Pine Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was down along Lake City Highway between Rocky Top and Clinton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down near Clinton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A gazebo and other structural debris were blown onto Buffloa Road in Andersonville.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 30 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 30 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 1 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 3 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |