Humphreys storm history

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…

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.

Severe drought conditions developed across northern Humphreys County during September 2025.

A weather station in New Johnsonville recorded a maximum heat index of 114 degrees.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

Heavy rain across northern Humphreys County caused flash flooding, especially along waterways and other low-lying areas. Extent of damages is unknown.

Heavy rain across central Humphreys County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and other low-lying areas. Extent of damages is unknown.

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.

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…

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…

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.

Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines in McEwen. Damages are a rough estimate.

Severe thunderstorm winds caused minor structural damage to a home on Old Nashville Highway near McEwen. Damages are a rough estimate.

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a couple trees that blocked Old State Route 1 in New Johnsonville. Damages are a rough estimate.

Severe thunderstorm winds downed and snapped a few trees in the Waverly area along Main Street. Damages are a rough estimate.

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…

Heavy rain in the Waverly area caused flooding of low lying areas near creeks and streams. Extent of damages are unknown.

A resident near McEwen reported an estimated 3 inches of snow.

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.

Heavy rain in Humphreys County caused area roadways near and along rivers and creeks to flood. Damages are unknown.

A CoCoRaHS observer near McEwen measured 3.4 inches of snow. Heavy snow across Humphreys County resulted in difficult driving conditions.

Severe drought conditions from September 2024 improved in October with abnormally dry conditions across Humphreys County.

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 conditions deteriorated across Humphreys County throughout August 2024. By August 27th, severe drought conditions developed across far southern Humphreys County.

Severe drought conditions from January 2024 improved to moderate drought in February.

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.

Extreme drought conditions from December 2023 improved to severe drought conditions in January 2024.

Strong winds from a supercell snapped trees west of Hurricane Mills near the Tennessee River. Damages are a rough estimate.

Severe drought conditions from November 2023 across Humphreys County deteriorated in December with extreme drought conditions across the entire county.

Severe drought conditions from October 2023 continued across Humphreys County in November.

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.

A CWOP station in New Johnsonville measured a maximum heat index value of 118 degrees.

A brushfire was started near Cuba Landing Road in Waverly around 4:32 PM. When Humphreys County firefighters arrived on scene, they found that the fire had spread to engulf two homes and two sheds. The two homes and one shed were completely destroyed, but firefighters were able t…

A tornado-warned thunderstorm produced ping pong size hail near Hurricane Mills.

A tornado-warned thunderstorm produced quarter size hail just south of Waverly.

A tornado-warned thunderstorm produced ping pong size hail along Hurricane Creek Road southeast of McEwen.

This is a continuation of the event that began at the end of January 2023. Ice accumulations in Humphreys County forced the closure of Interstate 40 eastbound between the Tennessee River and Highway 13. A multi-car pileup blocked the roadway, but no information was available on a…