Pickett County, Tennessee
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1973 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
6
Tornado reports
27
Hail reports
10
Floods since 1996
197
All events
5
Deaths
$14.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Pickett County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 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.
40 homes and 22 mobile homes were destroyed from this tornado. 95% of the trees were destroyed in the path of the tornado. 45 utility poles were blown down. 100 barns were destroyed, 2 green houses were heavily damaged, and there was damage to fences and pasture land. There were …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Estimated rain amounts of 5 to 7 inches for areas around Byrdstown resulted in flash flooding. Heavy rain caused Lick Creek to overfill its banks, resulting in nearby Lick Creek Road to become inundated with water. Damages are unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An estimated 5 to 7 inches of rain in the Byrdstown area caused flash flooding. The Wolf River crested to 15.29 inches which is the second highest crest on record going back to 1944. This flooding forced the closure of Burntmill Ford Road and S Ford Road where they cross the rive…
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from May 2026 improved in June to abnormally dry conditions across Pickett County.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions across Pickett County from April 2026 continued in May.
Drought Drought
Abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions from March 2026 worsened in April with severe drought conditions developing across Pickett County.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A RAWS station at Pickett State Forest measured a minimum wind chill of -5 degrees during the morning of January 27th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mixture of snow, sleet, and ice impacted Pickett County during the early morning hours of January 24th into the afternoon of January 25th. A variety of reporting sources measured snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches with ice accumulations of 0.10 to 0.15 inches. This led to seve…
High Wind High Wind
Very strong non-thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated around 60 mph across Pickett County. Several trees were reported to be downed. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from November 2024 improved in December with just abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions across Pickett County.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed across Pickett County in November 2024.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS storm survey found scattered trees were blown down across central Pickett and northern Overton Counties, including on Jolley Road, Iron Creek Road, C Parker Road, Raymond Road, Keisling Ridge Road. A barn was destroyed on Hatcher Hall Road. Winds were estimated up to 70 mph. …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS storm survey found a large 2.5 mile wide by 7 mile long downburst with embedded stronger microbursts that blew down hundreds of trees across northeast Fentress and eastern Pickett Counties, especially in Pickett State Park and Big South Fork Recreation Area. The park was temp…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees across Pickett County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across Pickett County with various sources reporting 3 to 5 inches of snow. The highest snow report came from a CoCoRaHS observer near Byrdstown who measured 5.3 inches of snow.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from December 2023 improved to abnormally dry conditions in January 2024.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from November 2023 across Pickett County continued in December.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions worsened across Pickett County in November with severe drought conditions developing across the county.
Hail Hail
Estimated penny size hail was reported northwest of Byrdstown.
Hail Hail
Estimated golf ball size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Byrdstown.
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 Pickett County. Damages are estimated.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A weather station near Byrdstown measured a minimum wind chill of -20 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and a few power poles were blown down across Pickett County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along West Main Street in Byrdstown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals up to 4.5 inches fell across Pickett County. CoCoRaHS station Byrdstown 2.8 SSW measured 3.0 inches of snow. The COOP observer in Byrdstown measured 4.5 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to around 1 inch of snow fell across the county. The COOP observer in Byrdstown measured 1 inch of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to 7 inches of snow fell across the county. The COOP observer in Byrdstown measured 7.0 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 3 inches of snow fell across the county. CoCoRaHS station Byrdstown 2.8 SSW measured 3.0 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down near Pickett County High School.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado touched down near the Monroe community east of Garrett Town Lane and moved eastward, blowing down a few trees. It crossed Highway 111 causing damage to fencing around the recycling plant and downed several more trees. As it continued east, the tornado strengthened,…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals up to around 3 inches were reported across the county. CoCoRaHS station Byrdstown 2.8 SSW measured 3.1 inches of snow. Social media reports indicated 2.5 inches of snow fell in Byrdstown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across Pickett County, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Mana…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 2 inches of snow fell across Pickett County. The COOP observer in Byrdstown measured 2.0 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 1.5 inches of snow fell across Pickett County. CoCoRaHS station Byrdstown 2.8 SSW measured 1.2 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 1 inch of snow fell across Pickett County. CoCoRaHS station Byrdstown 2.8 SSW measured 0.7 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 3 inches of snow fell across Pickett County. CoCoRaHS station Byrdstown 2.8 SSW measured 2.8 inches of snow. The COOP observer at Byrdstown measured 0.5 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Pickett County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 1.0 inch of snow fell across Pickett County. CoCoRaHS station Byrdstown 2.8 SSW measured 1.0 inch of snow. The Byrdstown COOP observer measured 0.5 inches of snow.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Eastport Marina was heavily damaged by flash flooding on the Obey River with several boats washed downstream and lost.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 3 inches of snow fell across Pickett County. CoCoRaHS station Byrdstown 2.8 SSW measured 3 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across Pickett County.
Flood Flood
Jolly Creek Road was flooded and closed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers reported up to 2 inches of snow fell across Pickett County. CoCoRaHS station Byrdstown 2.8 SSW measured a storm total of 2.0 inches.
Hail Hail
Facebook photos showed dime to quarter size hail in Byrdstown.
Hail Hail
Facebook photos showed quarter size hail in the Cedar Grove area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at 1750 Parker Road.
Hail Hail
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Numerous Facebook photos and videos showed a series of three waterspouts developed over an arm of Dale Hollow Lake next to the Sunset Marina & Resort near the Highway 111 bridge south of Byrdstown. No damage was reported as the waterspouts quickly dissipated as they neared the ma…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow totals ranging from 1 to 3 inches were reported across Pickett County. The Pickett County Sheriff Office reported 3 inches of snow fell in Byrdstown. CoCoRaHS station Byrdstown 2.8 SSW measured 2.4 inches of snow, and the COOP observer at Dale Hollow Lake measured 1 inch of …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 2 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
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