Jackson storm history
Storm events recorded in Jackson, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
282
Total events
11
Tornadoes
39
Hail
26
Floods
2
Deaths
$17.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
An EF2 tornado with maximum wind speeds around 125 mph began south of Sims Lane in southeast Jackson County and moved northeast across the Dodson Branch community. A home and outbuilding were damaged and several trees and power lines were blown down on Mabry School Road. Increasi…
Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across Jackson County, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Mana…
Defeated Creek rose over its banks. Portions of State Highway 85 were covered with approximately 8 inches of water. The Gladdice Fire Department Building appeared to be flooded. Cummins Mill Road was flooded. Swiftly moving water was reported crossing Rush Fork Road in Bloomingto…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines across several location in Jackson County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm in Whitleyville produced tennis ball size hail.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail in Gainesboro.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail was reported in Gainesboro.
Hail Hail
Estimated 1 inch hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Gainesboro.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain in Jackson County flooded several roadways, including State Road 135 at Aaron Branch Road which was forced to close. Damages are unknown.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This EF-2 tornado touched down just east of Highway 56 north of Center Grove in Jackson County where dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted as well as some minor roof damage to a single family home. The tornado continued east-northeast and caused significant roof damage to a m…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
CoCoRaHS observers near Gainesboro measured 3 inches of snow. Heavy snow across Jackson County resulted in difficult driving conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from November 2024 improved in December with just abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions across eastern Jackson County.
Drought Drought
Despite improving in October 2024, drought conditions worsened again across Jackson County in November with severe drought conditions across the eastern half of the county.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from September 2024 improved in October with abnormally dry conditions across Jackson County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a few trees in the Gladdice area. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions deteriorated across Jackson County during the month of September 2024 with severe drought conditions present across southern portions of the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A CoCoRaHS observer near Gainesboro measured 5.2 inches of snow.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions from December 2023 improved to abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions in January 2024.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from November 2023 across Jackson County continued in December.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions worsened across Jackson County in November with severe drought conditions developing across southern portions of the county.
Hail Hail
Estimated nickel size hail was reported in Gainesboro.
High Wind High Wind
Several hours of severe non-thunderstorm winds resulted in numerous damage reports, including downed and uprooted trees, downed powerlines, and roof and other property damage across all of Jackson County. Damages are estimated.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A weather station near Stone measured a minimum wind chill of -20 degrees.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A member of the public near Gainesboro measured 1.5 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Facebook report of numerous trees blown down on Highway 53 between Gainesboro and Celina.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Facebook photos showed trees uprooted across Jackson County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down across Jackson County.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This EF-0 tornado touched down on Bright Avenue in South Carthage and moved northeast along the east side of Carthage uprooting several small trees and snapping large tree limbs on Upper Ferry Road, McGinness Avenue, Hillcrest Drive, Skyline Drive, Ridgeway Drive, and Cumberland …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across Jackson County with many blown down in the Granville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 40 foot by 60 foot pole barn was destroyed in Gainesboro.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded and closed across the county, including Ash Lane near the Jackson County 911/EMA office in Gainesboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across several roads throughout the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A mother and her 11 year old daughter were rescued from a vehicle trapped in high water on Flatt Dyer Road. No injuries.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals up to around 4 inches were reported across the county. Social media reports indicated 3.5 inches of snow fell in Gainesboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down on Highway 262.
Hail Hail
Dime to nickel size hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Jackson County.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree was blown down on South Grundy Quarles Highway in Gainesboro.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded and closed across Jackson County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Facebook video showed high winds blowing skirting off a mobile home on Sugar Creek Road at Pleasant Hill Cemetery Lane. Numerous trees were blown down around the cemetery.
Lightning Lightning
A house was struck by lightning on 7 Knobs Road. The resulting fire caused significant damage to the home.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Jackson County 911 reported numerous roads were flooded and impassable across the county, especially in the Dodson Branch and Roaring River areas.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Jackson County 911 Center reported several roadways were washed out by flooding across the county, especially in low lying areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Jackson County 911 reported several trees down with roads blocked across the county. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree damage and power lines blown down across Jackson County. The entire county was without power.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a power line on Ellison Goolsby Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded and closed across Jackson County, including Gladdice Highway, Blackburn Fork Road, Fort Blount Ferry Road near Granville Highway, Dodson Branch Highway near Blackburn Fork Road, Roaring River Road, Spring Creek Road, Aaron Branch Road, and Overton Road…
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck an abandoned house in the Gladdice community at Gladdice Highway and Smith Bend Lane. The resulting fire completely destroyed the home.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A Facebook video showed flooding inside and around Gainesboro Elementary School on the south side of Gainesboro.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 1 |
| 2011 | 16 | 2 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |