West Polk storm history
Storm events recorded in West Polk, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
36
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
2
Floods
0
Deaths
$64K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow fell in a short period during the morning, leading to an inch of snow in Benton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Neighboring counties reported heavy snowfall during the daytime hours, however only 1 report of snow was received at 1030 AM EST from Polk County, 1.3 inches of snow south of Etowah TN just across the county line.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow amounts of 3 to 4 inches were reported across the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A trained spotter recorded 8 inches of snow in Benton.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The public recorded 4.5 inches of snow in Benton.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A CoCoRaHS observation reported 8.6 inches of snow fell 2.3 miles east-southeast of Benton.
High Wind High Wind
Dispatch personnel reported several trees downed by high wind across the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Law enforcement personnel reported 6 inches of snow fell at Benton.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four to six inches of snow was reported in the mountainous areas of the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four to five inches of snow was reported across the area.
High Wind High Wind
Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees downed by non thunderstorm winds countywide.
High Wind High Wind
Law enforcement personnel reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide with the most damage across the east half of the county.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The local newspaper reported several trees and powerlines downed by strong winds across the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
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trace-1 inch snowfall
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |