Henry storm history
Storm events recorded in Henry, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
519
Total events
16
Tornadoes
91
Hail
35
Floods
7
Deaths
$26.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado crossed from Weakley County into Henry County. The tornado damaged or destroyed several homes near Cottage Grove. The tornado continued northeast toward Buchanan mostly uprooting and snapping trees. A few homes and mobile homes were damaged near Buchanan. As the torna…
The tornado touched downed southeast of Paris and moved northeast. Ten homes and buildings were completely destroyed and 46 others were damaged. Two persons were killed when their mobile home was destroyed by the tornado. Numerous trees were knocked down.
Wind chills were 0 degrees to 15 below at times.
Straight-line winds knocked trees down along Haglersville Road.
Bitter cold caused hypothermia deaths.
An elderly man wandered away from his home and died as a result of exposure to the extreme cold conditions.
The tornado touched down southwest of Paris and moved northeast skirting by the northern edge of Paris. Thirty homes were destroyed and several manufacturing plants were demolished. Over 100 homes were damaged.
Straight line winds produced widespread damage in Henry County. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down all across the county including in the city of Paris. Power poles were knocked down as well. Two mobile homes were damaged from fallen trees in Henry. One injury occur…
The tornado touched down southwest of Paris and moved northeast through the south side of the city. Five homes were destroyed and over 150 other homes were damaged. Three commercial building were destroyed and nineteen others including a school were damaged.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell on Henry Midway Road.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions persisted across portions of Henry county through early October. By the end of the month, no drought conditions were recorded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were knocked down near the intersection of Bethany and Rainey Roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down across Hayes Road.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought conditions were introduced in early September before worsening to Extreme (D3) Drought conditions by mid September. Beneficial rainfall was able to bring 1 category improvement at the end of the month allowing D2 conditions to persist into early October.
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 of 109 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 115 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 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Trading Post Rd due to a strong thunderstorm.
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 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index value of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
AWOS reported maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
An individual was carrying a portable generator and was struck by lightning. The person suffered a minor injury to the hand.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Golf ball-sized hail near the Paris-Henry County Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down across Copper Spring Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down across Old Springville Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on Hwy 69 N and New Boston Rd, in Cottage Grove.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines downed on Ferguson Rd in Puryear.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down onto a powerline in the Springville community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down at Palestine Rd and Herrondale East Rd.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | 1 |
| 2024 | 34 | 0 |
| 2023 | 33 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 19 | 2 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 29 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 1 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 | 1 |
| 2003 | 13 | 3 |
| 2002 | 11 | 1 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |