Meigs County, Tennessee
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
43
Hail reports
24
Floods since 1996
237
All events
4
Deaths
$11.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Meigs County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 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.
Widespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees across the county were felled by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell in Meigs County, with 3.5 inches of snow measured near Ten Mile, Tennessee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees scattered about were felled by severe thunderstorm winds on private property and seen in southwestern Meigs County, on both sides of the Hiwassee River and near Highway 58 for a few miles north of the river. One of the trees on the private land was snapped, th…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm caused several trees to fall across the county, knocking over powerlines in a few locations. Power outages amounted to 10 percent of the county being without power due to the storm.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down all over the county, trees were felled by severe thunderstorm winds.
Lightning Lightning
A lightning strike struck and minorly damaged the Meigs County Courthouse in Decatur, TN. Per local media, very little damage was done to the top of the courthouse.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow fell in Meigs County, a CoCoRaHS observer in Decatur reported 2.5 inches of snow, another in Ten Mile reported 2 inches of snow. The COOP observer in Decatur reported 2 inches of snow and light ice pellets. Finally a member of the public in Ten Mile reported 2.2 inches…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across the county during the day, before transitioning to wintry mix and eventually ending in the evening. A report from Ten Mile covered the storm perfectly: Heavy snow totaled 5.5 inches measured at 3:10 PM when wintry mix began. Last couple hours before 3 PM we…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow impacted Meigs County, with a CoCoRaHS observer reported an event total of 10.3 inches of snow near Decatur. The COOP observer in Decatur recorded 7.5 inches of snowfall, and a public report of 6.5 inches was also measured. In Ten Mile, a public report measured 9 inche…
High Wind High Wind
Multiple trees were blown down across the county by powerful non-thunderstorm winds.
Flood Flood
Several roads closed across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down by thunderstorm winds.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding with a road closure and a stranded vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 51 kt wind gust was measured by a CoCoRaHS observed near Ten Mile.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This is the continuation of an EF0 tornado path that started in northeastern Hamilton County before it lifted just over the Meigs County line near the Highway 60 and Highway 58 intersection in Georgetown. Mostly tree damage was observed along this path but some minor structural d…
Straight-line winds blew down trees and caused minor outbuilding damage near Decatur Creek and Goodfield Road. Then, a tornado developed just southwest of the corner of Sharp Road and Highway 58. It tracked northeast across Highway 58, and ended just south of Crestview Lane. Maxi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down across northern parts of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down near Decatur.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow amounts of 5 to 6 inches were reported across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Minor flooding of roadways across Meigs County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees reported down.
Thunderstorm winds rolled a mobile home with two occupants. Both occupants suffered minor injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed with power outages in Ten Mile.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered trees were reported down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were reported down.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Flood Flood
Bridge washed out on lower Pleasant Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down in Decatur.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Prolonged road closure on US 58 at the intersection of Lamontville Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads flooded along Hwy 58 south of Decatur.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported two miles south of Decatur.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported two miles southeast of Birchwood at 787 Riley Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in the Decatur area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down across Meigs County; mainly around Decatur.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down in southern Meigs County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on highway 58.
Flood Flood
Five county roads were under water.
Flood Flood
Water completely covering the intersection of Lamontville Rd and Hwy 58.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down in the northern part of Meigs County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down in the vicinity of Ten Mile.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Emergency manager personnel recorded 5.5 inches of snow in Decatur.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Emergency manager personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by the ice in Decatur.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Dispatch personnel reported 1/3 to 1/2 of inch of ice on roads. Widespread tree damage in Decatur.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 1 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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