Decatur storm history
Storm events recorded in Decatur, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
353
Total events
8
Tornadoes
53
Hail
44
Floods
0
Deaths
$12.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Straight line winds caused significant damage across Decatur County. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down around the county. A 300 foot tower buckled and fell north of Decaturville. A large tree fell on a trailer home and car in rural Decatur County. A woman was criti…
A tornado moved from Carroll County into Decatur County and continued northeast. Major damage was sustained to a mobile home in the Five Forks area. A large grain bin was tossed 50 yards and destroyed and there was minor damage to homes and trees in the Bible Hill area. Several t…
Very heavy rain up to 20 inches produced widespread flooding in Decatur County. Numerous roads and bridges were flooded or washed out. At least 40 roads and eight bridges were damaged from the flooding. As many as 89 homes sustained damage from the flood waters. Numerous rescues …
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were knocked down, some on power lines, in the Parsons area.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 111 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 112 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 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 value of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
AWOS reported maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree is down on powerlines at Yellow Springs Rd and Hohammer Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads impassable due to water throughout the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to three inches of snowfall measured across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to six inches of snowfall observed across the county.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions persisted through late month with a brief period of Extreme Drought (D3) in the middle of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were knocked down near the intersection of Three Way Road and Bobs Landing Road. A few were down across the roadway.
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
Trees down across Bobs Landing Road.
Hail Hail
Public reports 1.00 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Public reports 1.75 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
One to two inches of wet snow fell.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 0 |
| 2024 | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 1 |
| 2010 | 25 | 2 |
| 2009 | 25 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |