Chester storm history
Storm events recorded in Chester, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
358
Total events
13
Tornadoes
75
Hail
22
Floods
23
Deaths
$5.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought conditions were introduced in mid September. Drought conditions worsened to Extreme (D3) Drought in late September before improving slightly and returning to D2. These conditions continued into early October.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 114 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 113 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index value of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
AWOS reported maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to six inches of snowfall observed across the county.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought Conditions returned near the Tennessee River and persisted for the remainder of the month.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices in excess of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values topped 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values topped 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values topped 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values topped 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in excess of 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Highway 100 between Jacks Creek and Henderson.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A weak tornado crossed from Hardeman County into Chester County knocking down trees. The tornado eventually lifted in a heavily forested area.
Drought Drought
Severe drought (D2) conditions improved by mid-February.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice accumulated on roadways and elevated surfaces.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Six to seven inches of snow fell across Chester County.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 1 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 17 | 1 |
| 2010 | 25 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |