Perry storm history
Storm events recorded in Perry, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
288
Total events
12
Tornadoes
35
Hail
37
Floods
7
Deaths
$7.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
An F4 tornado struck the town of Linden, located about 70 miles southwest of Nashville. The tornado damaged many homes, schools and businesses and churches. There were 3 fatalities. A 14 year old girl was sucked out of her home by the tornado as she, her father, and her mother we…
An EF2 tornado touched down in southern Perry County with estimated maximum sustained winds around 115 mph. Starting along the Buffalo River near the Sugar Hill community four miles south of Linden, the tornado traveled to the east-northeast for 15 miles. Along the path, on Hurri…
A father and his special needs daughter were killed when trying to evacuate their mobile home. Also, numerous homes, numerous businesses, numerous non comercial buildings, along with several county, state, and federal roads across the county received damage due to the flood.
A 5-10 mile wide swath of severe downburst winds struck the northwest portions of Perry County into adjacent eastern Decatur County along the Tennessee River. Dozens of power lines and power poles were blown down and thousands of trees were snapped or uprooted, with many falling …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Cypress Creek Road near Drop Anchor RV Park in Linden. The entire road was blocked. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree, blocking Highway 100 near Highway 412 in Linden. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions briefly developed across northern Perry County during the first week of September 2025.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree which blocked Highway 13S near Bethel Road in Linden. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees on Jones Hollow Road and Burns Hill Road near Lobelville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Highway 13 South in Linden. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees across northern Perry County, including on Red Bank Road. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Hail as large as ping pongs was reported near Linden.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees on Jones Hollow Road in Lobelville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flood Flood
The Buffalo River near Lobelville crested to 17.39 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flooding impacted agricultural land and properties along the river, including Dailey Loop, Caruthers Trace Lane, Lost Creek Road near Gilmer Bridge Road, and portions of the Buffal…
Flood Flood
The Buffalo River near Lobelville crested to 15.88 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flooding impacted agricultural land and properties along the river, including Dailey Loop, Caruthers Trace Lane, Lost Creek Road near Gilmer Bridge Road, and portions of the Buffal…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a powerline near Linden. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Estimated half dollar size hail fell on Highway 412 near the Perry and Lewis County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees on Jones Hollow Road south of Lobelville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees on King Branch Road south of Lobelville. One of these trees fell onto a home, causing significant damage. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and across other low-lying areas. Numerous reports of flash flooding were particularly received from the Linden area. By the end of this event, observations and radar estimates showed…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Perry County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and across other low-lying areas. By the end of this event, observations and radar estimates showed 6 to 8 inches of rain had fallen across Perry County. Extent of damages is unknown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused minor structure damage on Jones Hollow Road near Lobelville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A very brief EF-0 tornado touched down near Buckfork Road, southwest of Linden. The tornado snapped and uprooted several trees and caused damages to two structures. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flood Flood
The Buffalo River near Lobelville crested to 16.02 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flooding impacted agricultural land and properties along the river including Dailey Loop, Caruthers Trace Lane, Lost Creek Road near Gilmer Bridge Road, and portions of the Buffalo…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong non-thunderstorm winds across Perry County downed a tree which destroyed a shed near Cane Creek in Lobelville. Wind gust observations around the area at the time were 40 to 55 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters near Lobelville measured 4 inches of snow. Heavy snow across Perry County resulted in difficult driving conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions in August 2024 improved in September with Perry County in moderate drought conditions.
Drought Drought
Abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions across Perry County at the end of July 2024 worsened throughout August. By August 20, most of Perry County had deteriorated to severe drought conditions. By August 27, all of the county was in either severe or extreme drought.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Lick Creek Road near Linden. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Cypress Creek Marina Road in Perry County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A NWS storm survey team found that straight line winds were responsible for numerous downed trees and powerlines across Perry County. The most significant damage was found in the Pine View and Flat Woods area where maximum winds were estimated up to 75 mph. Damages are a rough es…
Hail Hail
Estimated baseball size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in the Flat Woods area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines in the Flat Woods area. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions across Perry County finally improved to moderate drought conditions on March 19, 2024. By the end of the month, only abnormally dry conditions were present across Perry County.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from January 2024 improved in February with just the southern portion of Perry County still in severe drought.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell in Perry County with various sources reporting 3 to 5 inches of snow. The highest snow report received was from a resident in Linden who measured 5.2 inches of snow.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions from December 2023 improved to severe drought conditions in January 2024.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions across Perry County from November 2023 worsened in December with all of the county in extreme drought conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions from October 2023 continued across Perry County in November.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions across Perry County quickly deteriorated through the month of October with severe to extreme drought conditions observed across the entire county by the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Perry County emergency manager reported significant wind damage in Lobelville which included numerous downed trees and property damage. One tree was reported to have fallen on a home with another on a car at a residence along Tabitha Drive. Several homes, barns, and shops in …
High Wind High Wind
Several hours of severe non-thunderstorm winds resulted in numerous damage reports, including downed and uprooted trees, downed powerlines, and roof and other property damage across all of Perry County. Damages are estimated.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
This is a continuation of the event that began at the end of January 2023. Ice accumulations across Perry County downed three trees near Lobelville. Damages are a rough estimated.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice accumulations across Perry County downed three trees near Lobelville. This event continued into early February.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A weather station near Linden measured a minimum wind chill of -22 degrees.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from November 2022 improved to abnormally dry conditions in December.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed across Perry County in November 2022.
Drought Drought
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 3 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |