Hardeman storm history
Storm events recorded in Hardeman, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
457
Total events
21
Tornadoes
92
Hail
27
Floods
8
Deaths
$8.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF4 Tornado
The tornado crossed from Tippah County into Hardeman County. As it crossed over the state line it destroyed a large metal agricultural building. A couple of houses and businesses were also damaged. The tornado then moved into McNairy County.
Tornado F4 Tornado
A tornado crossed into Hardeman County from Tippah County, Mississippi. The tornado tracked northeast hitting Pocahontas before moving into McNairy County. One fatality occurred in Pocahontas when a single wide trailer was destroyed. Two injuries also occurred. In total, one home…
A couple of trees were blown down. One tree fell on a trailer, killing someone inside.
The tornado started in extreme southeast Fayette county and moved northeast. Fourteen homes including several mobile homes were destroyed and another 27 homes were damaged near Saulsbury. More than thirty power poles were knocked down.
This large tornado caused widespread damage across Grand Junction, including rail cars being blown off the tracks, downed trees, and roofs of homes. Along Highway 57, large sections of roofs were blown off. This tornado then continued northeast through a heavily wooded area in Ha…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions persisted across portions of Hardeman county through mid October before improving to Moderate Drought (D1). Abnormally Dry (D0) Conditions prevailed by the end of October.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought conditions were introduced in early September before worsening to Extreme (D3) Drought conditions by late September. Beneficial rainfall was able to bring 1 category improvement at the end of the month allowing D2 conditions to continue into October.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 114 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 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.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index value of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
AWOS reported maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Somerville Road was washed out by flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Peavine Road between Reeves Road and Bass Road was washed away by flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were knocked down, blocking several roads across Hardeman County, including Clifft Road at Sugarhill Loop, Mt. Comfort Drive, Naylor Road near Highway 138, and Vildo Road near Newsome Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were knocked down in Bolivar and across the county.
Hail Hail
Baseball sized hail on the Hornsby Loop.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on TN-125 S in Bolivar.
Hail Hail
Hen egg sized hail busted a vehicle wind shield.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
In Hardeman County, the tornado moved through an inaccessible forested area south of Kennedy Road. Observed damage returned along Nubbin Ridge Road and Gentry Chapel Road, where numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. More trees were downed as the tornado crossed Highway 125 ne…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak tornado developed near Callahan Road lifting a few miles to the east along Wellington Road just south of Cub Creek Tree Farm Lake. Only minor tree damage was noted along the short path. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight-line winds associated with the rear flank downdraft of the tornado that tracked just north of the area knocked down large tree branches and uprooted trees between Saulsbury and Lisbon.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Around two inch of snowfall measured across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Three to five inches of snowfall observed across the county.
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.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | 3 |
| 2024 | 21 | 1 |
| 2023 | 38 | 2 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 1 |
| 2010 | 25 | 2 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 2 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |