Lewis County, Tennessee
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
17
Tornado reports
49
Hail reports
24
Floods since 1996
276
All events
1
Deaths
$29.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lewis County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 17 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions across Lewis County from April 2026 improved to moderate drought in May.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused damage to powerlines in the Hohenwald area, resulting in numerous power outages. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Moderate drought conditions from March 2026 worsened in April with severe to extreme drought conditions developing across Lewis County.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice was the primary precipitation type that impacted Lewis 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 powerlines,…
A tree fell onto a car along Natchez Trace Parkway southeast of Hohenwald. There was one injury from the occupant of the car. Damages are a rough estimate.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station near Hampshire recorded a maximum heat index of 111 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station in Hampshire recorded a maximum heat index of 113 degrees.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief, weak tornado was observed on web cameras from Hohenwald. Locations were determined using WSR-88D radar imagery. No damage was noted from a ground damage assessment though the area impacted was inaccessible due to the road network.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines as well as destroyed an outbuilding in Hohenwald. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail fell in Hohenwald.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A CoCoRaHS observer in Hohenwald measured 5 inches of snow. Heavy snow across Lewis County resulted in difficult driving conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from September 2024 improved in October with moderate drought conditions across Lewis County.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions in August 2024 improved across Lewis County in September with just far eastern portions of the county in severe drought status.
Drought Drought
Abnormally dry conditions across Lewis County at the end of July 2024 worsened throughout August. By August 20, all of Lewis County had deteriorated to severe drought conditions. By August 27, all of the county was in extreme drought.
Hail Hail
Estimated one inch hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Hohenwald.
Hail Hail
Estimated half dollar size hail was reported just southeast of Hohenwald.
Hail Hail
Estimated golf ball size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Hohenwald.
Hail Hail
Estimated golf ball size hail was reported just southeast of Hohenwald.
Hail Hail
Estimated ping pong size hail was reported just southeast of Hohenwald.
Hail Hail
Estimated golf ball size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm southeast of Hohenwald.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was reported from a tornado-warned thunderstorm near Gordonsburg.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions across Lewis County finally improved to moderate drought conditions on March 19, 2024. By the end of the month, only abnormally dry conditions were present across Lewis County.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from January 2024 continued in February.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across Lewis County with a resident in Hohenwald reporting 4 inches of snow.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions from December 2023 improved to severe drought conditions in January 2024.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions from November 2023 continued across Lewis County in December.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions from October 2023 continued across Lewis County in November.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions across Lewis County quickly deteriorated through the month of October with extreme drought conditions observed across the entire county by the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large oak tree onto a home in Hohenwald. Damages are a rough estimate.
Heat Heat
The Meriwether Lewis RAWS station measured a maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
A RAWS station in Meriwether measured a maximum heat index of 116 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Facebook user reported several trees were downed across Lewis County due to severe thunderstorm winds. Damages are a rough estimate.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A CWOP station in Hohenwald measured a maximum heat index value of 116 degrees.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This narrative continues and concludes a long track tornado that began in NWS Memphis's area before entering Wayne County in NWS Nashville's area. After leaving Wayne County, the tornado continued into Lewis County along Cothran Road and continued northeast across Seiber Ridge Ro…
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 Lewis County. About an estimated 1,500 customers were without power. Damages are estimated.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm southeast of Hohenwald.
Hail Hail
A CoCoRaHS observer southeast of Hohenwald reported quarter size hail with a severe thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported along Buffalo Road south of Hohenwald from a severe thunderstorm.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A RAWS station at Meriwether Lewis State Park measured a minimum wind chill of -18 degrees.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from November 2022 improved to abnormally dry conditions in December.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed across Lewis County in November 2022.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Facebook report indicated two trees were blown down in Hohenwald.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow totals up to 3 inches fell across Lewis County. CoCoRaHS station Hohenwald 2.2 SE measured 3.0 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to 9 inches of snow fell across the county. CoCoRaHS station Hohenwald 2.2 SE measured 7.3 inches of snow. Social media reports indicated 9 inches of snow fell in Hohenwald.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 2 inches of snow fell across the county. CoCoRaHS station Hohenwald 2.2 SE measured 1.5 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 2 inches of snow fell across the county. CoCoRaHS station Hohenwald 2.2 SE measured 0.7 inches of snow.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 1 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9 | 2 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 1 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 2 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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