Campbell County, Tennessee
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1964 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
1
Tornado reports
45
Hail reports
32
Floods since 1996
356
All events
1
Deaths
$8.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Campbell County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 1 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
An EF3 tornado with estimated winds between 140 and 150 mph with a path length of 2.85 miles and 800 yard width, uprooted numerous trees and snapped several along the entire path. Structural damage varied from minor to major with the most significant damage noted in the Speedwell…
Over 75 trees were reported to have blown down around La Follette. One tree fell on a man riding a motorcycle. He died from his injuries.
Several small drainages off of the nearby hills north of town converge and then go under Hwy 63 near the middle school. Both Hwy 63 and some parking lots of businesses near the middle school were being covered by flowing water at this time. Water continued to rise such that by 8:…
Flood Flood
Moderate flooding in back yard, with water several inches deep. Water was also covering the foundation of several outdoor buildings.
Flood Flood
Water was over the roadway on Shawnee Drive.
Flood Flood
Road washed out at the intersection of Roberts Lane and Ivy Dale Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow fell in Campbell County, with two inches of snow measured in Newcomb and at least 1.5 inches of snow in LaFollette.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
One inch of snow was observed in Newcomb during the two bouts of wintry mix and snow observed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was felled by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds were visually observed with the result being several trees being toppled over by the severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread trees were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow fell across Campbell County, with the CO-OP observer in Newcomb measured 3.3 inches of snow. Additionally, the public reported 2.3 inches of snow in Jacksboro.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 297 closed due to flooding southeast of Pioneer.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow and wintry mix fell in Campbell County, the heaviest snowfall report was 2.5 inches in Jacksboro.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light snow that transitioned over to freezing rain by late morning resulted in at least a half inch of snow in the county, with roads covered by the snow. After changeover to freezing rain, a coating of ice was recorded across many outdoor surfaces, resulting in icy and slick s…
High Wind High Wind
Several thousand utility customers lost power across Campbell County as the prolonged wind event from Helene brought down trees and powerlines across the county.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were felled by severe thunderstorm winds and took out multiple powerlines in La Follette.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds in La Follette.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light wintry mix and a light snow fell in Newcomb, with 1 inch measured by the Co-Op observer. Light wintry mix fell in Fincastle, with the public reporting 0.3 inches of snow measured. Reports of unknown amounts of freezing rain were also noted in Campbell County, with a dozen v…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A Facebook report of 9 inches of snowfall near Caryville, TN. A COOP observer in Newcomb, TN recorded an event total snowfall of 5.1 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds in the Pinecrest Community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down by powerful thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees in the Jacksboro area were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down along Cedar Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported blown down by severe winds in Campbell County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down across roads near Jellico and La Follette.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple road closures around LaFollette.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down near Shady Cove Road and the Mountain Lake Marina area.
Hail Hail
Trees and power lines were blown down, and large hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Several trees were blown down in addition to large hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
High Wind High Wind
Winds were measured at the Campbell County airport.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow amounts between 7 and 10.5 inches were reported across the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
In Newcomb, 4.8 inches of snow was measured.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Near Elk Valley, 7.8 inches of snow was reported.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Near La Follette, 4.8 inches of snow was measured.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down near Jellico.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down near Caryville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 29 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
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