Tipton storm history
Storm events recorded in Tipton, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
554
Total events
28
Tornadoes
97
Hail
58
Floods
13
Deaths
$119.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado that tracked through Wynne, Arkansas eventually moved from through the oxbows of the Mississippi River crossing between Tennessee and Arkansas a couple of times. Significant tree damage along the Mississippi River occurred. As the tornado passed over Corna Lake in Tip…
The tornado developed along Highway 178 just northwest of Munford. A few fences were damaged in this area and small tree limbs were snapped. The tornado traveled east-northeast and damaged farm outbuildings along Beaver Road and then uprooted and snapped trees along Walker Field …
Heavy rain led to creek overflow. A person whom was walking alongside the flooded roadway was swept away due to high water. This person was hospitalized before succumbing to their injuries a few days later.
Up to one-third of an inch of ice led to widespread tree and power line damage along with power outages. Over 100 trees had fallen due to ice with nearly 40 downed power lines. Three vehicle crashes occurred. One crash involved a fatality when a falling limb hit a vehicle.
One death occurred in Brighton as a result of the heat.
Heat index readings were around 105 degrees during the afternoon hours. One heat related death occurred as a result.
Very heavy rain produced widespread flash flooding across Tipton County. Up to 20 inches of rain fell causing devastating damage to homes, businesses, roads and bridges. In fact, 40 roads were impassable in Tipton County due to the flooding. Twenty-one of those roads and 14 bridg…
Heavy rain caused flash flooding throughout the Covington area and across much of Tipton County. Over 7 inches of rain fell in a short period of time, causing flooding on Highway 59 and Highway 51, along with South Main Street in Covington. There were multiple water rescues. Thir…
Straight line winds caused damage from Atoka to Brighton. Six houses, four mobile homes, three businesses and eight farm buildings were destroyed. Many trees and signs were also knocked down.
The tornado moved into Tipton county from Mississippi county in Arkansas and moved northeast. The tornado produced significant damage across the county. One man was injured was injured by bricks blown down from the facade of a building in downtown Covington. Across the county, tw…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions persisted across portions of Tipton county through early October. By the end of the month, Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions were found.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought conditions were introduced in early September and persisted through the month into early October.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 116 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index value of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
AWOS reported maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down across Highway 51 South, blocking one lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down at the intersection of Old Memphis Rd and Fayne Rd.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four or five trees down along Hwy 59 near Garland.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road washed out at the intersection of Girl Scout Rd and Grimes Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roadways are flooded near Marshall Road and US-51.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail between Atoka and Brighton.
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | 0 |
| 2024 | 22 | 0 |
| 2023 | 41 | 4 |
| 2022 | 28 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 2 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 1 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 1 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 31 | 0 |
| 2010 | 25 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 4 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 1 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 1 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 | 2 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |