Davidson storm history
Storm events recorded in Davidson, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
1,671
Total events
52
Tornadoes
270
Hail
162
Floods
32
Deaths
$2.9B
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
An historic, long-track, strong EF-3 tornado began in western Davidson County then tracked eastward for over 60 miles through Wilson County into Smith County before lifting, causing 5 deaths and 220 injuries. This tornado touched down west of River Road Pike then moved eastward a…
The tornado destroyed many residential homes in Goodlettsville. Significant damage was done to the Metro Baptist Church with part of the roof blown off and front of church blown away. This tornado destroyed 25 homes, 13 homes or businesses with major damage and 31 with moderate d…
This Nashville tornado on April 16, 1998 took a very similar path to another F3 tornado that occurred on March 14, 1933, which killed 11 people in Nashville. The tornado touched down at 330 PM one mile west of Charlotte Pike and I-440. A tree fell on an ROTC student at Centennial…
Strong winds associated with a cold front downed a tree onto Briley Parkway near Currey Road in south Nashville. A woman, who was fleeing from authorities, drove around a police barricade and crashed into the fallen tree. The crash killed the driver.
This strong EF-2 tornado touched down just to the east of I-24 on Brick Church Lane in Davidson County. There were a few trees down and shingle damage to several homes in this area. The tornado strengthened in the Madison area causing EF-2 damage with winds up to 120-125 mph. The…
Major and historic flash flooding affected southern and eastern Davidson County, with the worst flooding affecting areas along and near Sevenmile Creek and Mill Creek in south Nashville. Hundreds of homes and businesses were flooded, numerous roadways were flooded and closed incl…
A 1 year old girl named Katera Barker died of heat stroke after being left in a pickup truck on Virginia Avenue in East Nashville during the day on Wednesday, May 23. At the nearby Nashville International Airport ASOS, the high temperature reached 89 with a dewpoint of 65, giving…
Davidson County Emergency Management reported a middle-aged homeless woman on Charlotte Avenue in Nashville died due to hypothermia from the extremely cold temperatures in the first few days of January 2018. In addition, numerous homes and businesses reported water damage from br…
Strong southerly gradient winds out ahead of an approaching QLCS blew over a metal soccer goal that struck in the 2300 block of Antioch Pike, killing a 2 year old girl. A peak wind gust of 37 knots (43 mph) was measured at the Nashville Airport ASOS at 150 PM CDT prior to the sto…
Davidson County Emergency Management estimated around 0.10 inches of ice accumulation across most of the county, with 0.25 to 0.50 inches of ice accumulation at elevations above 900 feet. Ice formed on several bridges and overpasses across the county, resulting in several vehicle…
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Davidson County, especially during the evening hours, with many blocked roads. The KBNA ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 52 mph around 830 PM CDT. One 9 year old boy was killed by electrocution around 930 PM CDT when he rode …
A man was killed when a tree fell onto a shed he was taking cover in on Abernathy Road in Bordeaux.
A 5 month old baby died of hyperthermia in Donelson after being left inside a vehicle for 7 to 8 hours on August 7. The high temperature reached 93 degrees at the nearby Nashville International Airport.
At U.S. Highway 431 near the Robertson/Davidson County Line at Sycamore Creek, water was overflowing its banks, resulting in flooding of low lying areas. At least one home and farm was reported to be covered with flood waters. At the time of this report, U.S. Highway 431 was stil…
Dozens of cars and trucks were trapped by flash flooding along Mill Creek near the Bell Rd. exit on I-24. A portable classroom trailer from a school half a mile away floated to the Interstate and was destroyed as it was sucked into a culvert. A 21 year old man was killed attempti…
Gust front ahead of an area of thunderstorms had wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Some of these wind gusts were measured or estimated by trained spotters in Davidson County. As this gust front entered Davidson County, a tree limb from a rotted tree fell on a vehicle, a Jeep Grand Cher…
Two and one half inches of total snowfall accumulation occurred across the county. A newspaper reported that the Nashville Metro Police Department Officers reported 100 accident as roads quickly became snow covered across the area during the first couple hours of snowfall. In tot…
Afternoon temperatures around 100 degrees and unusually high humidity led to heat index values between 110 and 115 degrees on August 4th. Around Metro Nashville, a couple dozen people were hospitalized suffering from heat exhaustion. Several others were hospitalized suffering fro…
Numerous reports of major flooding were received across Davidson County. In Goodlettsville, the Interstate 65 onramp at Long Hollow Pike and Caldwell Drive was flooded. In Antioch, Culbertson Road was underwater while in Hermitage, Stones River Walkway was also underwater. Inters…
Several hours of severe non-thunderstorm winds led to numerous reports of damage across all of Davidson County. The highest wind gust measured in the county was at a mesonet station west of Berry Hill with 66 mph. Nashville International Airport measured a peak wind gust of 64 mp…
Trees and power lines were blown down across Davidson County. Around 80,000 customers lost power. Nashville Electric Service reported $2,875,057 in damage to utilities across Davidson County, with much of this damage done by the 5 tornadoes and large severe downburst that struck …
Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down across Davidson County with some falling onto cars and houses. Over 130,000 customers lost power due to the storms, which is the largest power outage in the history of the Nashville Electric Service. Some customers were without el…
More than 100 homes and businesses were damaged and a couple homes destroyed by significant flash flooding across metro Nashville. There were dozens of water rescues across the city, including along Interstate 24 and Briley Parkway where several motorists had to be rescued. All t…
FAA wind equipment clocked a 99 mph wind gust in the strong thunderstorm downdrafts. 70 planes were damaged, and 2 hangars were destroyed. Many trees and power lines were down around the county. Debris and jet fuel was scattered across the runway. The airport was closed for sever…
The roof was blown off of a harbor marina producing around $1 million in damage. Several trees were blown down as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An AWOS station at John Tune Airport in west Nashville measured a brief wind gust up to 59 mph. Various weather stations across Davidson County measured wind gusts ranging from 40 to 50 mph which caused sporadic tree damage. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail was reported southeast of Pegram.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail was reported west of Forest Hills.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 mph winds were reported in the Bellevue area by multiple broadcast meteorologists and storm chasers. A few trees were reported down in the area. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds snapped a tree near John Hagar Road and South New Hope Road in Hermitage. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds snapped large branches on Bell Road near Nashville Shores in Hermitage. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds downed a tree in Bellevue near Bellevue Road off Highway 70. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed across northern Davidson County during September 2025.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station near Hermitage recorded a maximum heat index of 113 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station at Vanderbilt University recorded a maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree along with numerous branches onto Randall Drive near Oak Hill. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds downed a tree along New York Avenue in west Nashville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a natural gas substation in Joelton, causing a fire. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in the Hermitage area, including on Old Hickory Boulevard in front of The Hermitage as well as on Tulip Grove Road near Chandler Road and Stoners Creek. Extent of damage is unknown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a home in the Joelton area. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain in the Nashville metro area caused flash flooding on area roadways and other low-lying areas. Extent of damages is unknown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed powerlines in the Berry Hill area, causing power outages to 10,000 customers. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree near the intersection of Joseph Avenue and Douglas Avenue in Nashville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | 0 |
| 2024 | 45 | 0 |
| 2023 | 100 | 2 |
| 2022 | 39 | 0 |
| 2021 | 60 | 7 |
| 2020 | 30 | 1 |
| 2019 | 82 | 2 |
| 2018 | 62 | 0 |
| 2017 | 87 | 5 |
| 2016 | 118 | 0 |
| 2015 | 72 | 1 |
| 2014 | 38 | 0 |
| 2013 | 76 | 3 |
| 2012 | 94 | 0 |
| 2011 | 64 | 2 |
| 2010 | 45 | 2 |
| 2009 | 31 | 1 |
| 2008 | 16 | 1 |
| 2007 | 25 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 1 |
| 2005 | 29 | 1 |
| 2004 | 33 | 0 |
| 2003 | 56 | 2 |
| 2002 | 31 | 0 |
| 2001 | 33 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 4 |
| 1999 | 32 | 2 |
| 1998 | 41 | 4 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 |
| 1984 | 9 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 6 | 2 |
| 1973 | 5 | 1 |
| 1972 | 7 | 1 |
| 1971 | 4 | 1 |
| 1970 | 4 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 2 |
| 1967 | 4 | 0 |
| 1966 | 9 | 0 |
| 1965 | 6 | 0 |
| 1964 | 7 | 1 |
| 1963 | 5 | 0 |
| 1962 | 3 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 4 | 0 |
| 1957 | 5 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 2 | 2 |