Trousdale storm history
Storm events recorded in Trousdale, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
174
Total events
14
Tornadoes
17
Hail
20
Floods
2
Deaths
$3.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado ripped a gas plant and caused a gas leak and fire at the Columbia Gulf Transmission Company at 5422 Green Grove Road in Hartsville, TN. The fire eventually burned itself out. Two people were killed, and 5 people were injured. Ten homes were destroyed, and 23 homes had maj…
Major flash flooding affected much of Trousdale County. Numerous primary and secondary roads were flooded and closed or even washed out, including Highway 141 North, Highway 25 West, Browning Branch Road, and Hancock Road. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded, including sev…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused roof damage to a barn on Halltown Road in Hartsville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused roof damage to a barn on Pumpkin Branch Road in Hartsville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees across Hartsville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Trousdale 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 5 to 7 inches of rain had fallen across Trousdale County. Extent of damages is …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Trousdale County resulted in widespread flash flooding, especially along waterways and across other low-lying areas. Several flooding reports were received from Hartsville where Little Goose Creek spilled out of its banks. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Trousdale County resulted in numerous flooded roadways. Damages are unknown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals across Trousdale County were estimated to be between 3 to 4 inches. Heavy snow across Trousdale County resulted in difficult driving conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from September 2024 improved in October with abnormally dry conditions across Trousdale County.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions deteriorated across Trousdale County during the month of September 2024 with severe drought conditions present across the entire county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees in Hartsville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds snapped power poles and broke tree limbs east of Hartsville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across Trousdale County with an estimated 6 inches of snow.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions from December 2023 improved to abnormally dry conditions in January 2024.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
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…
Hail Hail
Estimated one inch hail fell from a severe thunderstorm about one mile north of Chipman Road and U.S. Highway 231.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed across Trousdale County in December.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees in downtown Hartsville near the intersection of Hayes and Rodgers Streets. Damages are estimated for the trees.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm near Highway 10 and Old Lafayette Road in Hartsville.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down about 100 yards southwest of Pumpkin Branch Road in Trousdale County. Damages found before the tornado tracked northeast into Macon County were primarily snapped and uprooted trees. Damages are estimated for Trousdale County.
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 Trousdale County. Damages are estimated.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A weather station near Hartsville measured a minimum wind chill of -21 degrees.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near Hartsville.
Hail Hail
Brief dime to nickel size hail was reported northwest of Hartsville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to 7 inches of snow fell across the county. Social media reports indicated 7 inches of snow fell in Hartsville.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado touched down just east of Hankins Lane and continued eastward where it blew down several trees on Oldham Road. The tornado moved east along old Highway 25 where it toppled dozens of trees, destroyed a couple of barns and outbuildings, and blew an RV on top of a sch…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touched down just west of the Cato community and moved southeast, damaging a business at Highway 10 and Fort Blount Road. The tornado continued through rural areas blowing down trees along Glasgow Branch Road and Lick Creek Road before lifting.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large, severe downburst blew down numerous trees and destroyed several barns in the area around Highway 231 and Davenport Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The EF-0 West Trousdale tornado dissipated into a large downburst that caused widespread straight-line wind damage along Highway 25 as well as in and around the city of Hartsville.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touched down along Rock Springs Road south of Chenault Lane, heavily damaging a barn and blowing down numerous trees. The tornado then moved east across Lauderdale Lane and Homer Scott Road, continuing to blow down trees. Turning more southeast and entering Trousd…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals up to around 5 inches were reported across the county. Social media reports indicate 5 inches of snow fell in Hartsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Trousdale County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across Trousdale County, most numerous across the western half of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A building in downtown Hartsville suffered roof damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Trousdale County Emergency Management reported three roads east of Hartsville that typically do not flood were impassable and closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A Facebook video showed high water covered Dixon Creek Road at Dog Branch Road, with a few homes and outbuildings also flooded.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Facebook photos showed hail up to ping pong ball size fell on Middle Fork Road between Highway 141 and Highway 10.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few roads were closed due to flooding across Trousdale County, and one motorist was stranded in the flood waters. Several creeks and streams were also near bankful.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A high-end EF-0 tornado touched down just east of Highway 231 in Trousdale County causing weak tree damage before intensifying on Walnut Grove Road and Sulphur College Road where dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted. A few homes sustained some minor roof damage with a few ou…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down throughout Trousdale County with many roads were blocked and impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down scattered throughout Trousdale County.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reportedly blown down across Trousdale County, including on Hall Town Road, Canoe Branch Road, and Thompson Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding affected portions of Trousdale County. TEMA reported several roads were flooded and closed across the county. No damage, injuries or fatalities were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down in the yard of a home in Hartsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many tree limbs were blown down across Trousdale County. Tree limbs fell on power lines on Honeysuckle Lane Road causing power outages in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on a house two miles east of Highway 231/Highway 25 Intersection.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 3 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 1 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |