Sumner County, Tennessee
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
45
Tornado reports
163
Hail reports
84
Floods since 1996
884
All events
21
Deaths
$125.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Sumner County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 45 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.
The Castalian Springs Post Office was completely destroyed. There were 85 homes destroyed in Sumner County. Also in Castalian Springs, a 180 year-old structure called Wynnewood, lost the top of its structure due to the tornado. The historic log structure served as a stagecoach st…
This is where the tornado struck hit the hardest in Sumner County. It entered Hendersonville from Goodlettsville at 1312 CST, and struck Gallatin at 1325 CST. An aerial survey determined this tornado had a path length of 22.75 miles from Davidson County and into Sumner County. 7 …
The strongest wind gust measured in Sumner County was 58 mph at the Gallatin Airport. Several hours of severe non-thunderstorm winds resulted in numerous reports of damage, including downed and uprooted trees, downed powerlines, and roof and other property damage across all of Su…
A man reportedly attempted to cross the flood waters of Town Creek from the Town Creek Greenway in Gallatin but was swept away and drowned. His body was discovered in Town Creek near East Broadway Street the next day.
Areas of freezing fog formed along northern portions of Old Hickory Lake during the morning hours of December 1. This freezing fog caused patches of ice to form on an eastbound curved overpass along Vietnam Veterans Highway at Saundersville Road in Hendersonville. Around 7 AM CST…
One person was hospitalized due to injuries from the tornado. The other 5 people were treated and released for their injuries. 7 homes were destroyed, 15 homes had major damage and 14 had minor damage. 5 mobile homes were destroyed, 3 with major damage and 2 with minor damage. On…
The tornado touched down and struck the Rucker Stewart M.S. in the Gallatin city limits, continued northeast and hit the Greenwood Apartments and finally the Gallatin Post Office. The damage to the school and the post office was mainly roof damage. However, the Greenwood Apartmen…
The tornado first touched down near Goodlettsville and moved northeast. The tornado struck near the Rivergate Mall. At least two dozen business were damaged. Nearly 500 cars were damaged beyond repair at a nearby auto dealership. In Sumner County, 35 apartments were destroyed alo…
Numerous reports of major flash flooding were received across Sumner County, including Hendersonville. Impassable roads included Stop Thirty Road, Drakes Creek Road, Indian Lake Boulevard, Old Shackle Island Road, and Anderson Road. Life-threatening flash flooding across Sumner C…
Numerous reports of major flash flooding were received across Sumner County, including Gallatin. Impassable roads included Upper Station Creek Road, Liberty Lane, and Long Hollow Pike. Long Hollow Gardens and Long Hollow Golf Course were also reported to be underwater. A house al…
This strong EF-2 tornado touched down just to the east of I-24 on Brick Church Lane in Davidson County. There were a few trees down and shingle damage to several homes in this area. The tornado strengthened in the Madison area causing EF-2 damage with winds up to 120-125 mph. The…
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Old Hickory on Martingale Drive and moved northeast across Fowler Street, Orchard Drive, Wilmington Street, Richmond Street, 4th Street, and Jones Circle, uprooting several large trees, causing roof damage to multiple homes, and damaging outbuildin…
Major flash flooding affected much of Sumner County, especially in and near Cottontown, Bethpage, Hendersonville, Gallatin, and Castalian Springs, with numerous homes, businesses, vehicles and roads damaged by flooding. TEMA reported 30 homes were damaged and 4 bridges severely d…
Major flash flooding affected northern and central Sumner County, especially the Portland, Oak Grove, and Bethpage areas. Numerous primary and secondary roads were flooded and closed or even washed out, including Highway 52, Highway 259, William Mack Lane, Harper Road, North Cori…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused portions of Bowling Branch Road in Cottontown to become impassable due to high water. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flooding along Slaters Creek Road in Millersville. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding along Stop Thirty Road in Hendersonville. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain forced the closure of Jenkins Lane at Lower Station Camp Creek Road in Gallatin due to high water. Extent of damages is unknown.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from May 2026 continued in June across northeast Sumner County.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions across Sumner County from April 2026 improved in May. Northern portions of the county improved to severe drought with southern portions improving to moderate drought.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm downed tree limbs which blocked a roadway in Millersville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees along Saunders Ferry Road in Hendersonville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees in Hendersonville, some onto live powerlines which caused power outages in the area. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Moderate drought conditions from March 2026 worsened in April with extreme drought conditions developing across Sumner County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree which blocked a roadway in Hendersonville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail was reported in Hendersonville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused a window to shatter at the Gallatin Civic Center. Damages are a rough estimate.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mixture of snow, sleet, and ice impacted Sumner County during the early morning hours of January 24th into the afternoon of January 25th. A variety of reporting sources measured snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with ice accumulations of 0.25 to 0.50 inches. This led to sever…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Gallatin and Westmoreland areas. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Estimated nickel size hail was reported in Bethpage.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions during September 2025 improved to moderate drought in early October across Sumner County. By the end of the month, no drought conditions were present across the county.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed across eastern Sumner County during September 2025.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station in Gallatin recorded a maximum heat index of 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station in Gallatin recorded a maximum heat index of 112 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto powerlines along Grifford Lane in Bethpage. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees downed across Sumner County, including on New Hope Road, Mud Hollow Road, Weeping Willow Road, and Brinkley Branch Road. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees near Highway 52 and N Leath Road in Portland. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Gibson Street in Portland. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees which blocked Louisville Highway and McMurtry Road in Millersville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain in Sumner County led to flash flooding at Martin Lane and Bowling Branch Road in the Walnut Grove area, likely caused by the nearby creek overfilling its banks. Multiple vehicles were stranded with water rescues needed. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto Ellen Drive in Goodlettsville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on South Tunnel Road in Gallatin. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed three trees on Mt. Vernon Road in Bethpage. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail was reported near Bethpage.
Hail Hail
Estimated golf ball size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Portland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree at Greenfield Road and Rogana Road in Bethpage. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused major roof damage to buildings along West Main Street in Hendersonville. Metal siding was reported to be piled up in front of Red Rooster Cafe. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees across Rivergate Parkway in Goodlettsville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 49 | 0 |
| 2024 | 29 | 0 |
| 2023 | 30 | 1 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 24 | 8 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 | 0 |
| 2018 | 29 | 0 |
| 2017 | 38 | 0 |
| 2016 | 63 | 0 |
| 2015 | 31 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 37 | 6 |
| 2012 | 45 | 0 |
| 2011 | 46 | 0 |
| 2010 | 25 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 | 2 |
| 2008 | 17 | 3 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 1 |
| 2005 | 14 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 31 | 1 |
| 2002 | 18 | 1 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 1 |
| 1998 | 28 | 1 |
| 1997 | 21 | 1 |
| 1996 | 24 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 11 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 10 | 4 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 2 |
| 1955 | 2 | 2 |
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