Lawrence 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.
41
Tornado reports
146
Hail reports
142
Floods since 1996
845
All events
6
Deaths
$29.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lawrence County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 39 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.
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…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain in Lawrenceburg caused minor flooding along Old Military Road which was closed for a short time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a few trees in the Lawrenceburg area, including on Countrywood Drive. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree on Bluff Road in St. Joseph. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Railroad Bend Pike in Summertown which blocked the eastbound lane of the road. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain in Iron City caused flash flooding on Pruitton Road as the nearby creeks overfilled their banks. Damages are not known.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds caused a large tree branch to fall on a car. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions across Lawrence County from April 2026 improved to moderate drought in May.
A swath of damaging wind occurred across portions of northern Lawrence County in the early morning hours of April 28th. Damage was sporadic across the area consisting of snapped and uprooted trees and downed powerlines. There were a few trees that fell on either houses, farm outb…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed powerlines along Foster Avenue in Ethridge. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused tree damage along TN-240 in Summertown. One person was trapped in a camper, but was not injured. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees which blocked Crews Road in Ethridge. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a home on Good Hope Road in Ethridge. Several other trees were also downed in the area. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Moderate drought conditions from March 2026 worsened in April with severe drought conditions developing across Lawrence County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused a utility pole to fall into a tree which caused a fire. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail at Fairview Road in St. Joseph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado began in Lauderdale County, Alabama and tracked into southern Middle TN. After the tornado crossed the Tennessee and Alabama state line, it traveled for ten more miles through Lawrence and Giles counties. In Bonnertown, many residences were impacted with several h…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong southerly winds ahead of a line of thunderstorms broke a power pole onto the roadway at Springer Road and Mattox Town Road in Lawrenceburg. Damages are a rough estimate.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong southerly winds caused a tree to fall across the roadway on Fish Trap Road before Old Chisholm Creek Road in western Lawrence County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong southerly winds ahead of a line of thunderstorms caused a tree to fall across the road at Overnack Road and Roysden Drive in Ethridge. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm spotter estimated thunderstorm winds of 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds peeled off a portion of a metal roof from an outbuilding. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail was reported along Valley Road in Lawrenceburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds peeled metal roofing off a barn near Ethridge. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds downed a powerline near Riddle Lane in Loretto, causing power outages. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds blew off portions of a metal roof from a chicken barn just off Highway 64 near the Wayne and Lawrence County line. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Minor wind damage was reported along Appleton Road in far southeast Lawrence County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice was the primary precipitation type that impacted Lawrence County during the early morning hours of January 24th into the afternoon of January 25th. Ice accumulations were reported to be up to one half inch. This led to several reports of treacherous travel and downed powerlin…
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 1 |
| 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 | 32 | 1 |
| 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 |
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