Jefferson County, Tennessee
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
51
Hail reports
18
Floods since 1996
376
All events
0
Deaths
$4.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jefferson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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.
Continuous heavy rainfall from thunderstorms caused extensive flooding countywide. 50 homes and five mobile homes in the county suffered minor to major damage due to the flooding. Two local businesses also had minor damage due to the flood waters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding noted near the Creekside Ridge Subdivision in Dandridge, near intersection of State Route 92 and W Price Road. Report noted that the roadbed was not visible.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Jefferson County evacuated a family from a home on Piedmont Road. Pictures show water flowing past home, but it did not appear to have water in the residence at that time.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several inches of water in the basement and garage of a home. Resident of 10 years stated they had never seen water this high.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow was observed in White Pine, with 1.5 inches of snow falling.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across Jefferson County, with the heaviest snow report of 13 inches coming from the far southern tip of the county near Chestnut Hill south of Douglas Lake. Other snow amounts include 8 inches in White Pine and Piedmont, 7.7 inches in Jefferson City, 6.5 inches in…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Over 30 calls were placed to county 911 over tree damage or powerline damage from severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sign covers over Food City and Regions Bank signs in Jefferson City were partially ripped off by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread trees were felled by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several trees across Jefferson County were reported to have been felled by strong non-thunderstorm wind gusts with several roads completely or partially blocked by the fallen trees.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Light snow fell across most of Jefferson County, though a heavy snow report of 3.5 inches of snow in Chestnut Hill was received from the public. Elsewhere, 1.3 inches of snow fell in White Pine, 1.5 inches of snow in Blaine, 1.2 inches of snow in Piedmont, 0.75 inches of snow in …
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Bursts of snow in the afternoon and evening hours with a break for an hour and a half of wintry mix led to an event total snowfall accumulation of 3.5 inches of snow in Chestnut Hill. A White Pine CoCoRaHS observer measured 2.8 inches of snow. Otherwise 2.3 inches of snow were me…
High Wind High Wind
Multiple trees felled or snapped from a prolonged high wind event from Helene. Trees damaged powerlines across the county, leading to 5,000 customers without power. Elsewhere trees blocked roads, and a NWS employee reported a barn had its roof peeled off by the high winds in Talb…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts in the New Market area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees between New Market and Strawberry Plains were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were blown down or sustained damage from severe thunderstorm winds in Jefferson City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were felled by severe thunderstorm winds across the county, with 15 roads with lane closures, and at least one road closed from multiple trees blocking the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Member of the public reported a tree was snapped and laid across a local roadway by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were felled by severe thunderstorm winds on either side of the town of New Market.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice fell on snow board along with a dusting of snow, estimated at a tenth of an inch of snow on the board. Measured in Jefferson City.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An NWS Employee in Talbott reported 7.5 inches of snowfall. Additionally, 8 inches of snow was reported nearby also in Talbott by the public, and 8 inches of snow was measured by the public in Blaine. 9 inches of snow was measured in Jefferson City at Carson-Newman University per…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blown down by severe winds near the mines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down by powerful thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees across the county were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roadways around White Pine were impassable due to flooding, including School Street. One retaining wall reported to have collapsed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down by severe winds alongside the intersection of two local roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts in Dandridge. Some trees hit vehicles and homes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blown down by severe thunderstorm winds across the county, at least one tree landed on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe straight line winds that exited Sevier County struck the Overlook RV Park in Dandridge. Multiple trees were uprooted or snapped, and awnings covering RVs in the park were blown over or stripped of their metal roofs.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall runoff filled the bottom of a concrete stairwell to a bottom floor entry into Jefferson Middle School, seeping into the building and damaging some classrooms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple tree limbs measuring two feet in diameter were torn off trees by severe thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in the Dandridge area.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado developed west of Dandridge and crossed Deep Springs Road. It dissipated on the east side of Deep Springs Road near Ranch Road. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 70 mph.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado touched down near Harrison Ferry Road and moved east-northeast toward Highway 25E. It crossed the highway, resulting in downed trees and power lines before dissipating on the east side of Highway 25E. Maximum estimated wind speeds were around 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds were measured by a trained spotter, who also reported shingles blown off a roof and a large tree blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous shingles were blown off a roof, and trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down around Jefferson City, Talbott, and New Market.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 2 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 1 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
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