Henderson storm history
Storm events recorded in Henderson, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
478
Total events
23
Tornadoes
106
Hail
30
Floods
17
Deaths
$31.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The same tornado that produced substantial damage to the city of Jackson continued into Henderson county and moved through the city of Lexington. Thirty-six homes were destroyed and nearly 1,000 homes were damaged. Seven commercial buildings were destroyed and another 73 were dam…
Tornado F3 Tornado
This tornado moved east from Madison County into Henderson county. Some homes were damaged.
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees. Fatality occurred in Lexington.
Light ice accumulations occurred across Carroll County during the early morning hours of January 26, 2008. Numerous accidents were reported county-wide. One fatality along with five injuries occurred as a result of one of the accidents.
The same thunderstorm complex that produced a tornado in Madison county continued to move northeast and produced downburst winds over parts of Henderson county. One person was killed and several buildings were destroyed south of Blue Goose. Nine houses, 26 mobile homes and 22 oth…
The tornado began just southwest of US-412 off Pine Crest Drive where several trees were damaged. The tornado crossed US-412 and destroyed an outbuilding then moved northeast towards Highway 104 and damaged the roof of a home. It continued to move northeast across northern Beech …
Very heavy rain up to 20 inches produced widespread flooding in Henderson County. Numerous roads and bridges were flooded or washed out. At least 35 culverts were washed out from the heavy rain. As many as 43 homes sustained damage from the flood waters. Numerous rescues from hom…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down on Sanderson Road.
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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 113 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 111 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
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 108.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 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
Trees were knocked down near Westover Road and Crucifer Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An entire roof was blown off from an unknown location. The roof was found lying across Hwy 200 near Broadway Rd South. Trees were also downed in the Lexington area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed on Sand Ridge Bargerton Rd.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal roof on a porch was peeled back.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An awning on a church was ripped off by wind.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a home on Shady Hill Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported across Lexington. Several roads were washed out.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Around two inches of snowfall measured across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Three 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.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 0 |
| 2024 | 27 | 0 |
| 2023 | 23 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 23 | 4 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 1 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 | 20 | 1 |
| 2010 | 29 | 1 |
| 2009 | 17 | 2 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 2 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 2 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 2 | 2 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |