Williamson storm history
Storm events recorded in Williamson, Tennessee between 1950 and 2025.
897
Total events
26
Tornadoes
196
Hail
92
Floods
6
Deaths
$58.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
43 homes were damaged and 3 homes were destroyed in Williamson County by the tornado. 28 units in the Executive House condominium complex in Franklin had to be evacuated after the roof was torn away. Crews worked Sunday to free people trapped inside their homes by fallen trees on…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Strong thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a vehicle on Old Natchez Trace northwest of Franklin. A 22-year-old woman who was driving at the time was killed.
A tree fell onto and killed a man near Bethesda Road at Highway 431 who was outside playing with his daughter along a creek.
A woman was struck in the head by a fallen tree limb and then died 24 hours later.
Flash flooding was reported along Peytonsville Road. Portions of Peytonsville Road had fallen into a nearby creek. Also, a fatality occurred when a man drove his vehicle into Garrison Creek at 12:30 PM CST.
A large tree fell on a minivan during a severe thunderstorm. It killed a 58 year-old woman who was driving southbound on Liberty Church Road.
An NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF0 tornado touched down in Franklin. Damage began near the intersection of Highway 96 and Founders Point Boulevard where several trees were snapped and minor roof damage occurred. Continuous damage was noted heading to the south-southeast through…
Major flash flooding affected northern Williamson County, with many roadways flooded and closed, many homes and businesses flooded, and numerous water rescues conducted from vehicles and homes. Roads were flooded and closed and homes were flooded around Harpeth River Drive and Gr…
An EF-1 tornado touched down along Hillsboro Road just northwest of the city of Franklin, then moved rapidly east-northeast across the Cool Springs and Brentwood areas of northern Williamson County before lifting just west of the Davidson County line. The first evidence of damage…
A lightning strike set fire to a house, whose original value was estimated to be near 2.45 million dollars, on Chatfield Way, resulting in a fire that initially broke through the roof and became visible from Cool Springs Boulevard before firefighters could get on the scene. This …
Nolensville road, south of Nashville, was flooded. Some cars were left abandoned. Details concerning amount of damage to cars abandoned were unknown. Also, numerous homes, numerous businesses, numerous non comercial buildings, along with several county, state, and federal roads a…
85 homes were damaged, 2 barns were destroyed and 5 businesses were damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on N Chapel Road between TN 96 and Wilson Pike in Franklin. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees near Highway 431 southeast of Bellevue. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail was reported near Arrington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a home on Arrowhead Drive in Brentwood. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds broke or uprooted about eight to ten trees in the area of Chapel Court and Brookside Drive in Franklin. One home had minor tree where a tree fell on it and broke the wooden structure of the soffit. Damages are a rough estimate.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station in Franklin recorded a maximum heat index of 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station in Spring Hill recorded a maximum heat index of 115 degrees.
Hail Hail
Estimated golf ball size hail was reported in Primm Springs.
Hail Hail
Estimated 2 inch hail was reported in Leipers Fork.
Hail Hail
Estimated 1.5 inch hail was reported at Pratt Road in Thompson's Station.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported off Natchez Trace Road in Bending Chestnut.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported at Thompson Station Road and Columbia Pike.
Hail Hail
Estimated tennis ball size hail was reported in Thompson's Station near I-840.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near Thompson's Station.
Hail Hail
Estimated baseball size hail was reported near Franklin.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported near Thompson's Station.
Hail Hail
Estimated 3-inch hail was reported on Keystone Drive south of Franklin.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported at the Public Safety Center on Beasley Street in Franklin.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported on Goose Creek and Lewisburg Pike near Franklin.
Hail Hail
Two inch hail was reported in Sullivan Farms in Franklin.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported near Mack Hatcher Road and Lewisburg Pike near Franklin.
Hail Hail
Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported along Heathersett Drive near Franklin.
Hail Hail
Measured 3-inch hail was reported in Franklin.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported on Oak Meadow Drive in Franklin.
Hail Hail
Measured 2-inch hail was reported in the Maplewood subdivision in Franklin.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near Franklin.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported southeast of Franklin.
Hail Hail
Ping pong size hail was reported southeast of Franklin.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported east of Franklin.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported east of Franklin.
Hail Hail
Ping pong size hail was reported north of Spring Hill.
Hail Hail
Two-inch hail was reported south of Franklin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto Johnson Hollow Road south of Interstate 840 in Spring Hill. Damages are a rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding on Southhall Road in Franklin. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding on Lampkin Bridge Road in College Grove. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding on Trinity Road at Highway 96 in Franklin. Extent of damages is unknown.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | 1 |
| 2024 | 37 | 0 |
| 2023 | 48 | 1 |
| 2022 | 40 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 | 1 |
| 2020 | 29 | 1 |
| 2019 | 35 | 1 |
| 2018 | 25 | 0 |
| 2017 | 56 | 1 |
| 2016 | 53 | 0 |
| 2015 | 30 | 1 |
| 2014 | 33 | 0 |
| 2013 | 57 | 3 |
| 2012 | 51 | 1 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 28 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 2 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 35 | 3 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 2 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |