Humphreys County, Tennessee
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
25
Tornado reports
47
Hail reports
44
Floods since 1996
350
All events
21
Deaths
$110.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Humphreys County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Several hours of severe non-thunderstorm winds resulted in numerous reports of downed and uprooted trees, downed powerlines, and roof and other property damage across all of Humphreys County. Tragically, this event was responsible for one fatality and one injury in Humphreys Coun…
An historic, devastating flash flood struck the city of Waverly along the Trace Creek river basin. A fast-moving flood wave traveling westward down Trace Creek caused flood waters to rise several feet in roughly a 10 minute timespan between 1000am to 1010am CDT, flooding hundreds…
Major flash flooding affected the Hurricane Mills community along Hurricane Creek. Several buildings at the Loretta Lynn Ranch and Campground were flooded and damaged, and the pavement on Hurricane Mills Road was washed away in several locations. A ranch foreman at Loretta Lynn's…
A 5-10 mile wide swath of severe downburst winds struck the central portions of Humphreys County, roughly from the Tennessee River border area with Perry County northeastward through Hurricane Mills, between Waverly and McEwen, to areas between Highway 13 and Highway 231 along th…
Spotter relayed reports of water rescues near the Humphreys and Hickman County line...near mile marker 148 along Interstate 40. Also, numerous homes, numerous businesses, numerous non comercial buildings, along with several county, state, and federal roads across the county recei…
Flood Flood
The Buffalo River near Lobelville crested to 14.12 feet which was minor flood stage. Impacts at this stage included flooding of agricultural land and adjacent properties including Daily Loop, Caruthers Trace Lane, Lost Creek Road near Gilmer Bridge Road, and portions of the Buffa…
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from May 2026 improved in June with moderate drought conditions across Humphreys County.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions across Humphreys County from April 2026 improved to severe drought in May.
Drought Drought
Moderate drought conditions from March 2026 worsened in April with all of Humphreys County in extreme drought.
Hail Hail
Estimated two inch hail was reported southeast of McEwen.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mixture of snow, sleet, and ice impacted Humphreys County during the early morning hours of January 24th into the afternoon of January 25th. A variety of reporting sources measured snow accumulations of around 2 inches with ice accumulations up to one quarter inch. This led to …
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions during September 2025 improved to moderate drought in early October across Humphreys County. By the end of the month, no drought conditions were present across the county.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed across northern Humphreys County during September 2025.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station in New Johnsonville recorded a maximum heat index of 114 degrees.
Flood Flood
The Buffalo River near Lobelville crested to 17.39 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flooding impacted agricultural land and properties along the river, including Dailey Loop, Caruthers Trace Lane, Lost Creek Road near Gilmer Bridge Road, and portions of the Buffal…
Flood Flood
The Duck River near Hurricane Mills crested to 21.76 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, portions of Tumbling Creek Road east of Highway 13 were flooded to a depth of two feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees which blocked Interstate 40 East at mile markers 141 to 143 near Hurricane Mills. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused structural damage to Overholt's Store just north of Exit 143 off Interstate 40 in Hurricane Mills. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed about fifteen trees and several powerlines over a stretch of about 400 yards, including a tree on a vehicle, along Poplar Grove Road south of McEwen. Damages are a rough estimate.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado first began near Interstate 40 near Buffalo, snapping and uprooting numerous trees. The tornado continued northeast along Highway 13, causing additional timber damage and damaging Overholt's Farm Market. It is believed to have dissipated in a heavily wooded area e…
Flood Flood
The Buffalo River near Lobelville crested to 15.88 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flooding impacted agricultural land and properties along the river, including Dailey Loop, Caruthers Trace Lane, Lost Creek Road near Gilmer Bridge Road, and portions of the Buffal…
Flood Flood
The Duck River near Hurricane Mills crested to 21.76 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, portions of Tumbling Creek Road east of Highway 13 were flooded to a depth of two feet.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across northern Humphreys County caused flash flooding, especially along waterways and other low-lying areas. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across central Humphreys County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and other low-lying areas. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across southern Humphreys County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and across other low-lying areas. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Humphreys County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and across other low-lying areas. Reports were received in Waverly of cars stalled in high water. By the end of this event, observations and radar estimates showed 10 to 13 inches…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Humphreys County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and across other low-lying areas. By the end of this event, observations and radar estimates showed 10 to 13 inches of rain had fallen across Humphreys County. Extent of damages i…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees on Collier Lane and caused minor damage to one home in far western Humphreys County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines in McEwen. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused minor structural damage to a home on Old Nashville Highway near McEwen. Damages are a rough estimate.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down northwest of McEwen in northeast Humphreys County. This tornado began in a wooded area south of E Richland Creek Road, causing timber damage. The tornado impacted a home on Brown Hollow Road, causing roof damage and snapping nearby trees. The tornado …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touched down in southern Humphreys County near Highway 13 and Dyer Road. The tornado caused several areas of timber damage along Dyer Road which led to powerline damage as well as structural damage. The tornado appeared to have ran along the Duck River near the en…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a couple trees that blocked Old State Route 1 in New Johnsonville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed and snapped a few trees in the Waverly area along Main Street. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flood Flood
The Buffalo River near Lobelville crested to 16.02 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flooding impacted agricultural land and properties along the river including Dailey Loop, Caruthers Trace Lane, Lost Creek Road near Gilmer Bridge Road, and portions of the Buffalo…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain in the Waverly area caused flooding of low lying areas near creeks and streams. Extent of damages are unknown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A resident near McEwen reported an estimated 3 inches of snow.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flooding in Humphreys County, causing White Oak Creek to overfill its bank and cause Tennessee Ridge Road to become impassable. Damages are unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain in Humphreys County caused area roadways near and along rivers and creeks to flood. Damages are unknown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A CoCoRaHS observer near McEwen measured 3.4 inches of snow. Heavy snow across Humphreys County resulted in difficult driving conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from September 2024 improved in October with abnormally dry conditions across Humphreys County.
Drought Drought
Severe conditions in August 2024 continued to deteriorate across Humphreys County with severe drought conditions across the eastern half of the county by the end of September.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions deteriorated across Humphreys County throughout August 2024. By August 27th, severe drought conditions developed across far southern Humphreys County.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from January 2024 improved to moderate drought in February.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across Humphreys County with various sources reporting 4 to 6 inches of snow. The highest snow report received was just south of Waverly where 6 inches was reported.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions from December 2023 improved to severe drought conditions in January 2024.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds from a supercell snapped trees west of Hurricane Mills near the Tennessee River. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from November 2023 across Humphreys County deteriorated in December with extreme drought conditions across the entire county.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from October 2023 continued across Humphreys County in November.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions across Humphreys County quickly deteriorated through the month of October with severe drought conditions observed across the entire county by the end of the month.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 29 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 2 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 1 |
| 2010 | 18 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 | 2 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 3 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 1 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 | 12 | 1 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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