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Monroe storm history

Storm events recorded in Monroe, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.

414
Total events
18
Tornadoes
72
Hail
30
Floods
0
Deaths
$30.0M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

April 27, 2011 · Monroe, Tennessee
Tornado EF4 Tornado
A massive EF-4 tornado quickly spun up just west of Chilhowee Lake in northern Monroe County that scoured the forest in the Cherokee National Forest. The tornado entered the Lake (at the Blount County line) and smashed a large steel transmission tower. The tornado then entered th…
August 14, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Flash Flood Flash Flood$10.0M damage
Multiple road closures due to flash flooding. Washouts occurred along the Cherohala Skyway at MM 4.5, and along Hwy 360 northeast of Tellico Plains. Other road damages in the Cherokee National Forest blocked access to homes. Floodwaters entered several buildings, and flooded the …
March 2, 2012 · Monroe, Tennessee
Tornado EF2 Tornado3 injuries, $5.0M damage
An EF-2 tornado touched down in Tellico Plains, leaving a path of destruction 14 miles long through downtown and crossed Hwy 360 to Ballplay Road, and into the Citico Wilderness area. Property damage to residential and commercial buildings was extensive (30 buildings), but, altho…
May 6, 2003 · Monroe, Tennessee
Flash Flood Flash Flood$11.2M damage
Widespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
June 6, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and powerlines blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
May 30, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Tornado EF0 Tornado2 injuries
An EF0 tornado entered Monroe County from Loudon County and remained on the ground for approximately another mile through northern portions of Monroe County, inflicting minor roof damage to several farm buildings, minor tree damage, and causing additional injuries upon rolling a …
May 17, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
May 17, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
May 8, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Hail Hail
May 8, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Hail Hail
May 8, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Hail Hail
May 8, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Hail Hail
May 8, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Hail Hail
May 8, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Hail Hail
May 8, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Hail Hail
May 2, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads had high water, and streams were over their banks, near the entrance to the Cherohala Skyway.
May 2, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
May 2, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by powerful thunderstorm gusts.
May 2, 2025 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
July 30, 2024 · Monroe, Tennessee
Hail Hail
July 30, 2024 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down east of Sweetwater by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
July 30, 2024 · Monroe, Tennessee
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several streets were flooded in Madisonville.
May 23, 2024 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
May 23, 2024 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
August 15, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Flood Flood
River gage on the Tellico River east of Tellico Plains crested at 15.60 feet at 4 am EDT, setting a new record crest. Flood stage is 9 feet.
August 12, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
July 29, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At least one large tree was down with several powerlines knocked down by severe wind gusts.
June 11, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe winds resulting in minor damage to a porch in Sweetwater, Tennessee.
April 1, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across the county.
March 3, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down.
March 3, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down.
March 3, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in northeast Madisonville, off Stinnett Road.
March 3, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in northeast Madisonville, off Stinnett Road.
February 27, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down around Tellico Plains and other eastern portions of the county.
February 27, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was destroyed by thunderstorm winds at ECO Farm.
January 3, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down across the county.
January 3, 2023 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
August 5, 2022 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down in Madisionville.
August 5, 2022 · Monroe, Tennessee
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding reported around Madisonville.
July 6, 2022 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in Coker Creek, as well as southern and southeastern parts of the county.
June 26, 2022 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down near Murray's Chapel.
June 2, 2022 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down, a roof had damage to shingles, and outdoor furniture was broken.
May 6, 2022 · Monroe, Tennessee
Hail Hail
Several trees were blown down, in addition to large hail.
May 6, 2022 · Monroe, Tennessee
Hail Hail
In addition to large hail, several trees were blown down.
December 11, 2021 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down around the county.
August 31, 2021 · Monroe, Tennessee
Flood Flood
Minor areal flooding occurred in the mountainous headwater area of the Tellico River, as reflected by its runoff causing the stream gauge near Tellico Plains to reach a stage of 9.9 feet around midnight that evening.
August 14, 2021 · Monroe, Tennessee
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Up to two feet of water covered roadways near the intersection of Veterans Memorial Drive and Unicoi Lane in Tellico Plains.
August 10, 2021 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down across the county.
August 10, 2021 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down near Tellico Plains and Citico.
August 1, 2021 · Monroe, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down near Ballplay Road.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025151
202450
2023140
202270
202190
202060
201930
201891
201720
201680
2015101
2014150
201380
2012171
20113210
2010131
2009300
2008230
2007110
2006210
2005160
2004140
2003260
2002190
2001110
2000150
199990
1998130
199730
199680
199530
199420
199310
199210
199040
198021
197710
197521
197421
196910
196410
196210
196010