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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.

November 10, 2002 · Morgan, Tennessee
Tornado F3 Tornado7 deaths, 28 injuries
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 …
April 3, 1974 · Morgan, Tennessee
Tornado F3 Tornado6 injuries
February 6, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
Tornado EF2 Tornado2 deaths, 3 injuries
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…
September 4, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
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.
September 4, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines blown down near Fairview Rd and Coalfield school by severe thunderstorm winds.
August 16, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
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.
May 17, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gust.
May 2, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One large tree was felled by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
April 30, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
Hail Hail
April 10, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
Hail Hail
April 10, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
Hail Hail
April 10, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
March 16, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
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.
March 15, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
March 15, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
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.
March 5, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
High Wind High Wind
A powerful non-thunderstorm gust of wind tore the roof off of a local woodshed.
February 19, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
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.
February 16, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Trees were blown down by strong non-thunderstorm wind gusts in Morgan County, resulting in power outages.
January 19, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
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.
January 10, 2025 · Morgan, Tennessee
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.
December 11, 2024 · Morgan, Tennessee
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.
May 23, 2024 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
May 22, 2024 · Morgan, Tennessee
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.
May 22, 2024 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
May 18, 2024 · Morgan, Tennessee
Flood Flood
Flooding in downtown Petros on Main Street, and along Bald Knob Road east of town.
May 9, 2024 · Morgan, Tennessee
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Car was partially submerged in the Oakdale City Park parking lot.
May 8, 2024 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
April 2, 2024 · Morgan, Tennessee
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 …
January 14, 2024 · Morgan, Tennessee
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…
August 12, 2023 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
August 12, 2023 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down by powerful thunderstorm winds.
August 12, 2023 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds.
August 7, 2023 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind gusts across the southern portions of the county.
June 26, 2023 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were knocked down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
June 11, 2023 · Morgan, Tennessee
Hail Hail
June 11, 2023 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across Sunbright by severe thunderstorm winds.
April 1, 2023 · Morgan, Tennessee
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…
July 6, 2022 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near Deerlodge and in Wartburg at the Morgan County Fairgrounds.
March 11, 2022 · Morgan, Tennessee
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow amounts of 5 to 9 inches were reported across the county.
January 16, 2022 · Morgan, Tennessee
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Near Wartburg, 5 inches of snow was reported.
January 6, 2022 · Morgan, Tennessee
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Near Rugby, 3 to 4 inches of snow was reported.
August 9, 2021 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down around Sunbright.
July 10, 2021 · Morgan, Tennessee
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.
June 21, 2021 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
June 21, 2021 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
May 4, 2021 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down on highway 62 in the Chestnut Ridge community.
April 8, 2021 · Morgan, Tennessee
Hail Hail
Quarter to half dollar size hail reported.
April 8, 2021 · Morgan, Tennessee
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down around Sunbright. A funnel cloud was also spotted.
March 28, 2021 · Morgan, Tennessee
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Gatewood Ford Bridge was overtopped by Clear Fork River. Located on the county line with Fentress County.
March 27, 2021 · Morgan, Tennessee
Hail Hail

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025181
202491
202381
202240
2021110
202081
201910
201850
201750
201690
201590
201490
201350
201270
2011120
2010100
2009170
2008180
2007160
2006280
2005140
2004180
2003370
2002112
200180
2000110
199980
199880
199740
1996130
1995131
199340
199230
199120
199020
198910
198810
198510
197710
197610
197411
196710
196521
196110