Lawrence storm history
Storm events recorded in Lawrence, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
800
Total events
39
Tornadoes
135
Hail
136
Floods
6
Deaths
$28.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Many fine homes, some even brick, were completely leveled. Trees were uprooted or blown down, power lines were down, 75 utility poles were blown down around the county. People who were at their homes went to the basement, or in a closet, or in a bathroom. The EMA report of a one …
Many homes had roof damage especially on Coffee McGee Rd. An outbuilding was damaged on Crawfish Rd. Trees and utility poles were down along U.S. Highway 64 or Waynesboro Highway. Trees were down in Mt. Ararat Cemetery. The worst damage was a downed TVA electrical transmission to…
The tornado first touched down near the town of Lutts in Wayne County and continued southeast into Lawrence. The tornado hit the towns of Iron City and St. Joseph before moving into Lauderdale County, Alabama. Several homes were damaged in Wayne County but the most significant da…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A lightning strike was likely to blame for a house fire along Morgan Road in Lawrenceburg. Unfortunately, the house became engulfed in flames which led to the death of three individuals, including one pregnant woman.
Major and widespread flash flooding occurred across northern Lawrence County, with several homes flooded and road closures due to roads being washed out in up to 20 different places. A 72 year old man drowned when his car was swept off the washed-out roadway at the intersection o…
Synoptic conditions near the surface and aloft, set the stage for serious flooding problems in Lawrenceburg. A strong cut off low, located west of Lawrenceburg, caused a series of thunderstorms to train or move across Lawrence county. These thunderstorms contained very heavy rain…
Lightning killed 9 cattle when they took shelter under a pecan tree.
This strong, long-track EF3 tornado touched down just east of the Hardin County/Wayne County line about 2.5 miles southwest of the town of Lutts. At touchdown, hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted before the tornado reached its peak strength about one half mile west-southw…
Flooding was occurring countywide. Several people had to be evacuated. U.S. Highway 64 had to be closed due to high water near David Crockett State Park around 0844 AM CDT. 3 bridges have to be replaced (Waterloo Road, Shoally Branch Drive and Chief Creek Rd.) , 5 low water cross…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house along Jill Drive east of Lawrenceburg. Several other trees down reported across the county. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds downed a tree which blocked Eagle Nation Drive and Church Street near Summertown Elementary School in Summertown. Damages are a rough estimate.
A person was struck by lightning near Buffalo Road and Flatwoods Road near Ethridge. Fatalities were not reported, but extent of injuries was unknown.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station near Lawrenceburg recorded a maximum heat index of 113 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station in Lawrenceburg recorded a maximum heat index of 111 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Lawrenceburg area, including one that fell on a car along 4th Street. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A slow-moving thunderstorm produced 4 to 6 inches of rain in southern Lawrence County, causing flash flooding in the Loretto, St. Joseph, and Iron City. Reports of flooding included across Fairview Road in Loretto, along South 2nd Avenue near South Lawrence Elementary School, alo…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree which blocked the 3900 Block of Buffalo Road in Summertown. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a van in Lawrenceburg, trapping its occupants inside. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on TN-242 in Lawrenceburg. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a home on Lawrence Street in Lawrenceburg. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds uprooted a large tree near High Avenue and Groh Street in Lawrenceburg. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees at Stephens Street and Buffalo Road in Lawrenceburg. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding along Tennessee State Road 98 near Second Creek Road in Loretto. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain of 2 to 4 inches in Loretto caused flash flooding across Dixon Branch and Methvin Road, likely caused by heavy rainfall rates causing the nearby Dixon Branch Creek to overflow its banks. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain of 2 to 4 inches in Loretto caused flash flooding across Lambs Ferry Road, likely caused by heavy rainfall rates causing the nearby Bluewater Creek to overfill its banks. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain of 2 to 4 inches near St. Joseph caused flash flooding along Fairview Road east of South Old Miliary Road with a tree and mud covering part of the roadway. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees on Railroad Bed Road west of Summertown. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed powerlines across Buffalo Road in Ethridge. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines in Lawrenceburg. One of these trees reportedly fell on a home. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused minor roof damage to Thousand Hills Cowboy Church in Ethridge. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a home north of Loretto. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flood Flood
Shoal Creek near Iron City crested to 15.29 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, low-lying and agricultural areas along the river were impacted as well as Iron City Park and the Sycamore Campground.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree across Gillespie Road near TN Highway 98 in Minor Hill. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree across the road at the 2400 block of Fall River Road in southeast Lawrence County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down across Chief Creek Road near Summertown from a tornado-warned thunderstorm. Damages are a rough estimate.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Lawrence County EMA witnessed a tornado touch down in a plowed field between Old Waynesboro Highway and New Waynesboro Highway, four miles east of the Wayne/Lawrence County line. The tornado was on the ground for approximately thirty seconds and moved about 150 yards before lifti…
Flood Flood
Shoal Creek near Iron City crested to 19.9 feet which was moderate flood stage. At this stage, water flooded portions of Railroad Road east of Highway 242 and approached Wayland Spring Road and Highway 242 north of Iron City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain in the Lawrenceburg area caused flooding at Rambler's Edge RV park. Extent of damages are unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain the Loretto area caused flooding along U.S. 43. Extent of damages are unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain near West Point completely washed out Wisdom Road. Damages are a rough estimate.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong non-thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees onto roadways across several areas in Lawrence County, including Summertown, Ethridge, and St. Joseph. Observed wind gusts around that time were between 40 to 55 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds in southern Lawrence County destroyed a barn that was under construction. Damage to tree branches was also reported. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from January 2025 improved to abnormally dry across Lawrence County in February.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals across Lawrence County generally ranged from 3 to 5 inches. The highest snow total received was 5 inches in St. Joseph. Heavy snow across Lawrence County resulted in difficult driving conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from December 2024 continued in January 2025 across Lawrence County.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from November 2024 continued in December across Lawrence County.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from October 2024 continued in November across Lawrence County.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | 1 |
| 2024 | 27 | 1 |
| 2023 | 45 | 2 |
| 2022 | 44 | 0 |
| 2021 | 42 | 2 |
| 2020 | 45 | 3 |
| 2019 | 19 | 1 |
| 2018 | 25 | 2 |
| 2017 | 32 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 1 |
| 2014 | 24 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 45 | 1 |
| 2010 | 25 | 1 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 2 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 1 |
| 2003 | 19 | 1 |
| 2002 | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 2 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 28 | 2 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 3 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 1 |
| 1963 | 4 | 2 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 3 | 2 |