Obion County, Tennessee
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
25
Tornado reports
57
Hail reports
46
Floods since 1996
498
All events
8
Deaths
$26.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Obion County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 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.
Minimum wind chill of -5F reported.
Minimum wind chill of -2F reported.
A tree fell onto a moving vehicle on the roadway in South Fulton.
The tornado crossed from Lake County to Obion County. The tornado's width was shrinking as it approached Samburg, however, it was still strong enough to damage homes, businesses, and city buildings in Samburg. Many homes suffered partial roof loss, and several mobile homes were s…
One inch of ice fell across Obion County. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads were impassable. Three injuries occurred from auto accidents.
Freezing rain switched to sleet. Minor ice accumulations occurred while up to an inch of sleet accumulated on the ground across Obion County. One death occurred from a traffic accident which occurred on slick roads.
Heavy rain produced flash flooding on a few roadways near the Everett Stewart Airport. A 24 year old man drowned when he ran off of Martin Highway into a swollen creek. The vehicle completely submerged.
The entire community of Rives was flooded due to three levee breeches caused by heavy rainfall. Nearly 100 structures were affected.
Significant flooding occurred in Rives, TN due to a levee overtopping. The entire town was flooded. All 105 homes suffered at least some damage with 60 homes suffering significant damage. Roads and culverts throughout town were damaged.
Straight-line winds knocked down trees and power lines along US Highway 51. A warehouse suffered roof and wall damage.
The tornado occurred just east of Union City, Tennessee. The tornado's damage pattern suggested a broad, occasionally disorganized circulation with several small swaths of more intense damage. A number of homes along the path had roof damage. Several mobile homes were destroyed. …
Heat Heat
The daytime hours maximum heat index was within the triple digits (105) combined with limited cooling at night with an overnight low in the mid to upper 70s.
Heat Heat
The daytime hours maximum heat index was within the triple digits combined with limited cooling at night with an overnight low in the mid to upper 70s.
Drought Drought
D2 Severe Drought Conditions improved to D1 Moderate Drought conditions prior to the end of the month.
Drought Drought
D3 Extreme Drought conditions improved to D2 Severe Drought by the end of the month. A small, localized area of D3 persisted into June in southern portions of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down in the South Fulton area.
Drought Drought
D2 conditions worsened to D3 and persisted into early May.
Drought Drought
D2 Severe Drought conditions returned by the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down, blocking both lanes of Knox Daniel Road near Union City.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions improved to Moderate Drought (D1) by the middle of the month.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of 6F reported.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of -2F recorded.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum windchill of -8F recorded.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of -8F recorded.
Drought Drought
D2 Severe Drought conditions emerged in mid-to-late January and continued into February.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell along Coca Cola Smith Road.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions persisted across portions of Obion county through mid October before improving to Moderate Drought (D1). Abnormally Dry (D0) Conditions were found at the end of October.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought conditions were introduced in early September before worsening to Extreme (D3) Drought conditions by mid September. Beneficial rainfall was able to bring 1 category improvement at the end of the month allowing D2 conditions to persist into early October.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 113 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 114 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 111 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 0 |
| 2025 | 46 | 1 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 | 7 |
| 2020 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 14 | 2 |
| 2018 | 16 | 2 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 2 |
| 2013 | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 4 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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