Montgomery storm history
Storm events recorded in Montgomery, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
634
Total events
35
Tornadoes
81
Hail
65
Floods
8
Deaths
$140.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This EF-3 tornado first touched down on Fort Campbell just north of the Sabre Airfield with mostly minor tree damage. It quickly intensified as it crossed Walnut Grove Road and destroyed a building next to a church. The tornado then continued northeast and damaged dozens of homes…
A tornado affected the southeast part of Montgomery County and did damage from Roberts Road, to Fredonia and to Albright Road. 108 homes were damaged. Estimated loss is about 3/4 of a million dollars. The tornado destroyed 2 brick homes on state Highway 12 near Fredonia and a mob…
An F3 tornado struck Clarksville at 415 AM, travelled through the downtown area and dissipated near St. Bethlehem. There were 5 injuries, 2 of them were for broken bones. Clarksville has a population of 89,000 people is Tennessee's fifth largest city. 25,000 people were without p…
Flooding was reported along Salem Road. Flooding was also reported along Yellow Creek and East Fork Creek located southwest of Clarksville. Also, numerous homes, numerous businesses, numerous non comercial buildings, along with several county, state, and federal roads across the …
The husband, Dennis Tooby and his wife, Karen Tooby, were killed when their mobile home was blown off its foundation at the 3400 block of Port Royal Rd. Mr. Tooby was a Australian national and a welder. Mrs. Tooby taught first grade at Hazelwood Elementary School in Clarksville. …
A 23 year-old-male ignored high water signs and barricades and attempted to drive through standing water of 8 to 10 feet at the intersection of Ashbury Road and Shanee Terrace. The vehicle was submerged under water, and he drowned. Scuba divers had to retrieve the body from the v…
Three inches of total snowfall accumulation occurred across the county. A newspaper also reported that the Clarksville Police reported 94 wrecks occurred between 1 pm and 6:45 pm on Wednesday, February 9th, including 13 accidents with injuries. Total amount of individuals injurie…
One of the strongest wind gusts of this event was recorded at the Clarksville ASOS site with a non-thunderstorm wind gust of 79 mph. This is the highest wind gust ever reported at the Clarksville ASOS where records go back to April 2001. Several hours of severe non-thunderstorm w…
A 5-10 mile wide swath of severe downburst winds struck western Montgomery County, including the northwest half of Clarksville. Dozens of power lines and power poles were blown down and thousands of trees were snapped or uprooted, with some falling on homes. Two houses and five m…
An EF-2 tornado touched down in eastern Clarksville on Dunbar Cave Road and moved east-northeast across Interstate 24 north of Rossview Road before ending on Kirkwood Road. Several trees were blown down at the beginning of the path north of Dunbar Cave Road. Continuing northeast,…
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions during September 2025 improved to moderate drought in early October across Montgomery County. By the end of the month, no drought conditions were present across the county.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed across Montgomery County during September 2025. Drought conditions did deteriorate to extreme drought briefly during the middle of the month, but improved back to severe before September ended.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station near Clarksville recorded a maximum heat index of 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station in Clarksville recorded a maximum heat index of 115 degrees.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touches down along 101st Airborne Division Road, causing minor tree damage. The tornado moved northeast, causing minor tree damage in neighborhoods north of Purple Heart Parkway. Several trees were uprooted and tree tops were snapped near Britton Springs Road and …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touched down along E Old Ashland City Road, causing a few trees to lean or fall down. The tornado moved northeast, uprooting and snapping trees and causing minor house damage along streets north of Madison Street. The tornado lifted prior to reaching Trough Spring…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees and powerlines across Montgomery County. One tree fell onto a home in Clarksville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and across other low-lying areas. In Clarksville, 36 apartments had to be evacuated due to flooding at Dunlop Lane and Dalton Smith Court. By the end of this event, observations …
Flood Flood
The Red River at Port Royal crested to 39.30 feet which was moderate flood stage and just below major flood stage at 40 feet. At this stage, significant flooding impacted agricultural land, parks, and access roads along the river, including the Red River Valley Park where several…
Flood Flood
The Cumberland River at Clarksville crested to 50.54 feet which was moderate flood stage. At this stage, most agricultural areas along the river were flooded as well as many industrial and commercial properties, Riverfront Park, and adjacent tributaries. Riverside Drive in Clarks…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and across other low-lying areas. Extent of damages in unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and across other low-lying areas. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and across other low-lying areas. Extent of damages is unknown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees just north of Fredonia. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees and powerlines in the Clarksville area. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Estimated one inch hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm near Clarksville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds downed a large tree onto Kingsbury Road in Clarksville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flood Flood
The Red River at Port Royal crested to 33.05 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flood waters impacted agricultural land and adjacent areas along the river from the Kentucky State Line through Adams, past Port Royal State Park, and to Clarksville. This included the R…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals across Montgomery County generally ranged from 3 to 5 inches. A CoCoRaHS observer northeast of Clarksville measured 5.4 inches of snow.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Cumberland River at Clarksville to enter moderate flood stage with a crest of 51.27 feet.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Trenton Road in Clarksville. Damages are unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Hayes Street in Clarksville. Damages are unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Corporate Parkway in Clarksville. Damages are unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Crossland Avenue in Clarksville. Damages are unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Madison Street in Clarksville. Damages are unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding over Saratoga Drive in Clarksville. Social media pictures showed a car stuck in the flood waters, but no injuries were reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding in the Woodstock Estates subdivision, located off Trenton Road. Approximately fourteen homes in the subdivision were inundated with six to eight feet of water. Emergency responders had to assist in evacuating several of the resi…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and significant damage to Northwood Apartments in Clarksville. All floor level apartments were inundated with four to five feet of water. In total, 66 apartment units were impacted. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Lock B Road N south of Clarksville. Damages are unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Cooper Creek Road west of Clarksville. Damages are unknown.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Red River at Port Royal to enter major flood stage with a crest of 45.59 feet.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals across Montgomery County generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches. The highest snow report came from Fredonia where a member of the public measured 3.7 inches of snow. Heavy snow across Montgomery County resulted in difficult driving conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions from September 2024 improved in October with abnormally dry conditions across Montgomery County.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions deteriorated across Montgomery County during the month of September 2024 with severe to extreme drought conditions present across the entire county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed, and minor roof damage was caused to homes in the I-24 Exit 1 and Tiny Town Road areas in Clarksville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm caused roof damage to a building at the Clarksville Speedway. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees fell in Clarksville with some falling on mobile homes in New Providence. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines near Clarksville. A couple trees fell onto homes, and one tree fell onto an apartment building. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | 2 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 2 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1 |
| 2018 | 20 | 2 |
| 2017 | 23 | 0 |
| 2016 | 36 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 | 1 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 38 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 4 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 1 |
| 2005 | 11 | 4 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 1 |
| 2002 | 15 | 2 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 1 |
| 1999 | 18 | 3 |
| 1998 | 18 | 2 |
| 1997 | 11 | 1 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 | 2 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |