Robertson storm history
Storm events recorded in Robertson, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
604
Total events
28
Tornadoes
121
Hail
40
Floods
4
Deaths
$36.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Part of a roof was blown off the Jo Byrns School in Adams. Many trees fell on homes.
Strong winds combined with saturated grounds from earlier rainfall led to a tree falling in the 3900 block of Kinneys Road just outside of Springfield. The tree fell right in front of a car driven by a 54-year-old woman who collided with the tree. Unfortunately, the collision kil…
A large tree fell onto a pickup truck and a motorcyclist on South Walker Road at McMahan Hollow Road. The driver of the pickup was not seriously injured, but the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.
Numerous reports of major flooding were received across Robertson County, including the White House area. Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused flash flooding to begin early in the morning on May 8th and continue into the overnight hours. The worst flooding was reported along and …
Numerous reports of major flooding were received across Robertson County, including the Greenbrier area. Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused flash flooding to begin early in the morning on May 8th and continue into the overnight hours. One home on Old Greenbrier Pike at Worsham …
Numerous reports of major flooding were received across Robertson County, including the Cross Plains area. Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused flash flooding to begin early in the morning on May 8th and continue into the overnight hours. Roads that were reported impassable inclu…
Numerous reports of major flooding were received across Robertson County, including the Springfield area. Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused flash flooding to begin early in the morning on May 8th and continue into the overnight hours. Roads that were reported impassable includ…
This EF-2 tornado touched down north of C.M. Martin Road to the west of Highway 431 where it blew down a few trees. The tornado crossed Highway 431 south of Main Street where it knocked over some power poles, then continued to blow down trees east of the highway. The tornado move…
An AWOS station at Springfield Airport measured a peak non-thunderstorm wind gust of 74 mph. 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 o…
There was $1.8 million dollars worth of damage to the Springfield Industrial Park. 25 to 30 homes were damaged from Stroudsville, Sandy Springs and Springfield areas at a cost of $3.2 million dollars.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees on Highway 161 near Boyd Holland Road in Springfield. Over 1,000 customers were without power. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down in the Cross Plains and Orlinda areas of Robertson County. Damages are a rough estimate. A 50 mph wind gust was also reported by the emergency manager earlier in Springfield.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions during September 2025 improved to moderate drought in early October across Robertson County. By the end of the month, no drought conditions were present across the county.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed across Robertson County during September 2025.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station near Pleasant View recorded a maximum heat index of 114 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station near Pleasant View recorded a maximum heat index of 117 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees across Robertson County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees in Ridgetop near US Highway 41 and Woodruff Avenue. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain in Robertson County led to flash flooding of low-lying areas across eastern portions of the county. Known roads impacted included Owens Chapel at Keith Road and Owens Chapel at Wilson Store Road. A few reports of cars stranded with water rescues needed were also receiv…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees across Robertson County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds coming through Adams caused power outages to 643 customers.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail was reported near Coopertown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree at Highway 25 East at Cedar Grove in Cross Plains which blocked the road. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees across Robertson County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Estimated half dollar size hail was reported near Coopertown.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail was reported near Coopertown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a home in Ridgetop. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused power outages to over 2,400 customers in the Cross Plains area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Robertson 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 7 to 10 inches of rain across Robertson County. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flood Flood
The Red River at Port Royal crested to 39.30 feet which was moderate flood stage and just below major flood stage at 40 feet. At this stage, significant flooding impacted agricultural land, parks, and access roads along the river, including the Red River Valley Park where several…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Robertson County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and across other low-lying areas. Numerous flash flooding reports were received particularly in the Springfield area where several roads were closed. Extent of damages is unknown.
Hail Hail
Estimated ping pong size hail fell near Coopertown.
Hail Hail
Estimated ping pong size hail was reported just east of Coopertown.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail was reported in Springfield.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail was reported in White House.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a home on Circle Drive in Springfield. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flood Flood
The Red River at Port Royal crested to 33.05 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flood waters impacted agricultural land and adjacent areas along the river from the Kentucky State Line through Adams, past Port Royal State Park, and to Clarksville. This included the R…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain in the White House area caused neighborhood roads near Pinson Lane to become impassable. Extent of damages are unknown.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Very strong non-thunderstorm winds caused multiple downed trees across Robertson County, including on Flewellyn Road and Union Road. This caused at least 2,000 power outages across the county. Wind gust observations around the area at the time were between 40 to 55 mph. Damages a…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals across Robertson County generally ranged from 2 to 3 inches. A CoCoRaHS observer near Cedar Hill measured 3.2 inches of snow.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Robertson County caused widespread flooding across most of the county, including along Husley Road in Orlinda which was washed away.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Red River at Port Royal to enter major flood stage with a crest of 45.59 feet.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals across Robertson County generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches. A CoCoRaHS observer near Springfield measured 3.5 inches of snow. Heavy snow across Robertson County resulted in difficult driving conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions from September 2024 improved in October with abnormally dry conditions across Robertson County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a few powerline at the intersection of Highland Road and Obryan Avenue in Ridgetop. Damages are a rough estimate.
Lightning Lightning
The Robertson County Emergency Operations Center was struck by lightning, causing minor damage.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions deteriorated across Robertson County during the month of September 2024 with severe to extreme drought conditions present across the entire county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a home in the 1600 block of Martin Chapel Road in Coopertown. No injuries were reported, but minor damage was caused to the house. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An apparent microburst caused a brick storage building to collapse at Highway 41 and East College Street in Greenbrier. Damages are a rough estimate.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 0 |
| 2024 | 41 | 1 |
| 2023 | 25 | 1 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 19 | 4 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 26 | 2 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 44 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 24 | 0 |
| 2013 | 27 | 4 |
| 2012 | 35 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 | 19 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002 | 8 | 1 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 | 2 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |