Morgan storm history
Storm events recorded in Morgan, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
375
Total events
9
Tornadoes
70
Hail
37
Floods
9
Deaths
$4.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A strong F3 tornado (with wind speeds estimated around 175 mph) touched down 4.4 miles south of Wartburg in the Mossy Grove community killing 5 people and injuring 28. This tornado then struck Joyner at 8:40 P.M. killing two more people for a total of 7 dead. The tornado damaged …
This tornado first formed in Fentress County before tracking into heavily forested and rugged areas of Morgan County. Aerial imagery from Tennessee Highway Patrol indicated the tornado produced tree damage as it moved through the forests of Morgan County. The tornado continued to…
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was spotted off of Cassell Road as a rotating thunderstorm passed through the area. No indications of a touchdown or damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines blown down near Fairview Rd and Coalfield school by severe thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts, with one tree landing on a car. A nearby barn suffered the loss of its roof to the high storm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One large tree was felled by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
Flood Flood
The Emory river near Oakdale went into flood for close to 7 hours during the morning of March 16th. It crossed into minor flood stage during the early morning hours, crested in moderate flood at 28.71 shortly after daybreak, then fell back below flood stage before noon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm downburst of wind caused bales of hay to be strewn and blown across a field, with several farm outbuildings suffering heavy damage. Mennonite community impacted and quickly repaired the damage.
High Wind High Wind
A powerful non-thunderstorm gust of wind tore the roof off of a local woodshed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light snow fell in Morgan County, with 0.8 inches of snow reported on the morning of the 19th halfway through the event.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Trees were blown down by strong non-thunderstorm wind gusts in Morgan County, resulting in power outages.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Steady snow in the morning followed by heavier snow in the afternoon led to a last report of 1.5 inches of snow in Petros, with the final inch of snow occurring in an hour between 1600 and 1700 EST. Radar indicates light snow continued to fall after the final report was received.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Light to heavy snow fell across Morgan County on the 10th before transitioning to wintry mix in the evening hours. The heaviest snowfall report of 4 inches came from outside of Wartburg TN.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
One inch of snow fell in Wartburg per a trained spotter, 0.9 inches nearby, and 0.5 inches reported in Petros.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by straight line severe thunderstorm wind gusts. Additionally, small pea sized hail was observed during the storm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Flood Flood
Flooding in downtown Petros on Main Street, and along Bald Knob Road east of town.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Car was partially submerged in the Oakdale City Park parking lot.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began near Summers Hill Road and Deer Lodge Highway producing EF-1 damage in Downtown Sunbright with damage to numerous residential and commercial structures. The tornado continued northeast across White Oak Creek crossing the railroad tracks near the intersection of …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A light coating of freezing rain to start the event turned into heavy snowfall for the remaining portion. Morgan County EM reported a light glaze of ice in Wartburg and Lancing at the beginning of the event from freezing rain. A CoCoRaHS observer in Petros reported an event total…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down by powerful thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind gusts across the southern portions of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were knocked down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across Sunbright by severe thunderstorm winds.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down west of Sunbright near Hugh Jones Road, with numerous large trees blown down and minor roof damage to homes in this area. The path continued northeast, crossing Highway 27. The Sunbright City Hall on Melton Road sustained damage. Two homes on Dynatex road s…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near Deerlodge and in Wartburg at the Morgan County Fairgrounds.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow amounts of 5 to 9 inches were reported across the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Near Wartburg, 5 inches of snow was reported.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Near Rugby, 3 to 4 inches of snow was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down around Sunbright.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Middle Fork Little Emory River was out of its banks and flooding nearby properties in the Stephens and Corbin Hill communities of Morgan County along HWY 62.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down on highway 62 in the Chestnut Ridge community.
Hail Hail
Quarter to half dollar size hail reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down around Sunbright. A funnel cloud was also spotted.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Gatewood Ford Bridge was overtopped by Clear Fork River. Located on the county line with Fentress County.
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 28 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 | 37 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 2 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |