Stewart County, Tennessee
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1966 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
14
Tornado reports
53
Hail reports
52
Floods since 1996
407
All events
3
Deaths
$22.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Stewart County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 14 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Lightning struck and killed a 65 year old woman camping at the Piney Campground on Kentucky Lake.
Mr. Ritenour and Mrs. Linda Ritenour became surrounded by high water while Mr. Ritenour was driving a Chevrolet Suburban across a low bridge on their property, which is approximately two miles west of State Route 49 between Tennessee Ridge and Dover, along Upper Alsup Road. A nei…
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 Stewart County. In Dover, a roof was blown off a garage. The Stewart County emergency manag…
This major, long-track EF-3 tornado first touched down in Newbern near Washington Street in west Tennessee. The tornado moved northeast, uprooting and snapping numerous trees along its path. Several homes had significant roof damage. The tornado initially produced EF-1 damage but…
Historic flash flooding affected much of Stewart County, especially areas northeast of Dover. Dozens of homes, businesses, vehicles and roads were damaged or destroyed by flooding across Stewart County, mainly in the Big Rock and Bumpus Mills communities which were devastated by …
Repeated development of thunderstorms across Stewart County resulted in 5 to 7 inches of rain falling during the evening hours on April 17. Disastrous flash flooding resulted from the heavy rainfall, with numerous roadways washed out or underwater, dozens of homes flooded, and fi…
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from May 2026 improved in June with abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions across Stewart County.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions across Stewart County from April 2026 improved to severe drought conditions in May.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused structural damage to a barn and downed several trees in the Cumberland City area. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines on Donelson Parkway at the Tennessee River bridge west of Dover. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees on Highway 232 near Leatherwood Road. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from March 2026 worsened in April with all of Stewart County in extreme drought.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
As a severe thunderstorm moved through Stewart County, it caused 5,352 power outages which was about 66% of all customers in the county. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Despite improvement to moderate drought conditions in February 2026 in Stewart County, conditions deteriorated again in March to severe drought.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions across Stewart County from January 2026 improved to moderate drought conditions in February.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mixture of snow, sleet, and ice impacted Stewart County during the early morning hours of January 24th into the afternoon of January 25th. A variety of reporting sources measured snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with ice accumulations of 0.25 to 0.35 inches. This led to seve…
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed across Stewart County during January 2026.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet measured 60 mph in Dover and 50 mph in Brownsfield, reported by Emergency Manager. Around 500 power outages also reported.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions during September 2025 improved to moderate drought in early October across Stewart County. By the end of the month, no drought conditions were present across the county.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed across Stewart County during September 2025. During the week of September 23rd, drought conditions deteriorated to extreme drought conditions, but improved back to severe the following week.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A RAWS station near Ft. Campbell recorded a maximum heat index of 113 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A strong thunderstorm moving through the Dover area downed a few trees at a campground in the area. Size of the trees downed is unknown. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight line winds with estimated wind speeds up to 85 mph downed numerous trees and powerlines as well as caused structure damage along and north of Highway 79 west of Dover. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees in the 2000 block of Highway 120 in Big Rock. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Highway 49 at Overlook Road near Dover. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Highway 149 in Cumberland City. Damages are a rough estimate.
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Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees in Land Between the Lakes. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees on Lee Hollow Road near Cumberland City. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree and a power pole onto a mobile home in Bumpus Mills. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flood Flood
The Cumberland River at Dover crested to 67.34 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, water impacted Bellwood Brance Road, Cross Creek Road, Frank Earhart Road near Mud Hill Road, and River Road west of Highway 79. Water also impacted boat launch areas on Colson Road, F…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Stewart County caused flash flooding, especially along waterways and within low-lying areas. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Stewart County caused flash flooding, especially along waterways and within low-lying areas. By the end of this event, observations and radar estimates showed 8 to 11 inches of rain had fallen across Stewart County. Extent of damages is unknown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed two trees in the Bumpus Mills area. Damages are a rough estimate.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals near Dover generally ranged from 3 to 4 inches. A CoCoRaHS observer northeast of Dover measured 4.4 inches of snow.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Cumberland River at Dover to enter minor flood stage with a crest of 66.97 feet.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Stewart County closed several roadways across the county. Damages are unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Stewart County closed several roadways across the county. Damages are unknown.
Hail Hail
Estimated one inch hail was reported near Dover from a severe thunderstorm.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A CoCoRaHS observer near Dover measured 3 inches of snow. Heavy snow across Stewart County resulted in difficult driving conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from September 2024 improved in October with abnormally dry conditions across Stewart County.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong winds caused power outages to approximately 1,200 customers in Big Rock. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions deteriorated across Stewart County during the month of September 2024 with severe drought conditions present across the entire county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines between mile markers two and five along Woodland Trace Scenic Byway in Land Between the Lakes. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and caused power outages in northern Stewart County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Stewart County with a baseball park on Highway 79 reported to be underwater. Damages are unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Bumpus Mills with flooding reported on Highway 120 and Tobacco Port Road. Damages are unknown.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Cumberland River in Stewart County to flood. Minor flood stage was reached during the evening hours of May 10th and continued in minor flood stage for about 24 hours. The river gauge at Dover (DOVT1) measured a peak of 66.16 feet during this event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees in the Big Rock area in Stewart County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Bumpus Mills.
Hail Hail
Estimated three inch hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Bumpus Mills.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 1 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 25 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 1 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 3 |
| 1999 | 8 | 2 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 21 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
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