Wilson 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.
46
Tornado reports
129
Hail reports
102
Floods since 1996
1,023
All events
5
Deaths
$475.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Wilson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 46 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.
An historic, long-track, strong EF-3 tornado began in western Davidson County then tracked eastward for over 60 miles through Wilson County into Smith County before lifting, causing 5 deaths and 220 injuries. This tornado touched down west of River Road Pike then moved eastward a…
A 48-year-old worker, helping to set up the Wilson County Fair, died while working outdoors. He rested inside his vehicle, but he did not turn on the air conditioner inside his truck. According to Mr. David McMurray, affiliated with Tennessee OSHA, he sat inside his truck with th…
Sheriff's office reported several roads were flooded around the county. A Knox county woman, age 31, fell into or tried to wade across a fast moving creek between 1030 AM-1100 AM CST at Sue Warren Trail at Cedars of Lebanon State Park.
Spotter reported trailer overturned and a vehicle flipped over from strong thunderstorm winds. 7 people were injured. About 200 trees were blown down on a nearby 100 acre farm located on Patton Hollow Rd.It was a quarter mile of destruction with several century old cedar trees ri…
A suspected microburst in Lebanon caused significant wind damage with multiple downed trees and power lines across the city. Along Oak Street, numerous downed trees were reported with damages to vehicles. Also along Oak Street, a tree at a residential house fell, clipping the cor…
Major flash flooding impacted much of northern Wilson County during the morning and early afternoon hours on August 8 after 5 to 7 inches of rain fell across the area. The worst flooding was across Mount Juliet, where dozens of roads were covered by several feet of water and clos…
Several homes and businesses were impacted by flooding during the early morning of August 18th. Numerous roads were closed and there were several water rescues.
Two feet of standing water occurred between Newby Street and East Spring Street, and also on South Cumberland Street, for a brief period during the morning hours of Thursday, August 19th, resulting from flooding along Sinking Creek. Stoner Creek, one mile west of Mt. Juliet, went…
This tornado travelled just south of Lebanon Pike and did damage to homes and businesses in West Lebanon. The TRW plant received some damage on HWY 70 Bypass. Trees were uprooted and homes sustained roof damage. There was extensive agricultural losses. Approximately $60,000 worth…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flooding along Central Pike and Chandler Road in Mt. Juliet. One large vehicle was swept off the roadway. Extent of damages is unknown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees on Logue Road in Belinda City. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Central Pike near Mt. Juliet Road. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a fence in Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An off-duty National Weather Service employee estimated 60 mph winds which split a nearby dogwood tree in Gladeville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds in Gladeville downed trees as a HAM radio operator estimated 60 mph winds. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a home in Belinda City. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions across Wilson County from April 2026 improved to moderate drought in May.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a powerline which partially blocked Lebanon Road in Mt. Juliet. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Moss Glen Road in Lebanon. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree which blocked a lane of Spring Creek Road in Lebanon. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on the 7100 block of Trousdale Ferry Pike north of Watertown. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed utility poles between Hartmann Drive and Hunters Village Drive in Lebanon. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused numerous downed trees and powerlines, which caused about 3,000 customers to lose power in Wilson County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused sporadic damage across portions of Lebanon, including downed trees and utility lines. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused shingles to be blown off a house as well as caused fencing damage on Hunters Village Drive in Lebanon. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs on Hamilton Chambers Road in Lebanon. Damages are a rough estimate.
Drought Drought
Abnormally dry conditions from March 2026 worsened in April with severe to extreme drought conditions developing across Wilson County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed sporadic trees across Wilson County, including one in the Five Oaks Neighborhood in Lebanon. Damages are a rough estimate.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mixture of snow, sleet, and ice impacted Wilson County during the early morning hours of January 24th into the afternoon of January 25th. A variety of reporting sources measured snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches with ice accumulations of 0.30 to 0.60 inches. This led to sever…
Lightning Lightning
A lightning strike caused a structure fire in the 500 building of Glass Creek Apartments. The fire was contained to a small portion of the roof. No injuries were reported, and no residents were displaced. Damages are a rough estimate.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station in Mt. Juliet recorded a maximum heat index of 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A weather station in Lebanon recorded a maximum heat index of 112 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in the Green Hill area. Extent of damages is unknown.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail was reported on Fite Road in Watertown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds caused damage to house fascia and fence paneling in Mt. Juliet. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines along Highway 109 in Laguardo. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees, caused damage to carports, and blew shingles off of homes south of Gallatin. Damages are a rough estimate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree across the road along the 900 block of Maple Hill Road in Lebanon. Damages are a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Estimated 1 inch hail fell near Mt. Juliet.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter size hail was reported in Mt. Juliet from a tornado-warned thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
Estimated half dollar size hail was reported near Mt. Juliet from a tornado-warned thunderstorm.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Wilson County. This tornado began near Vesta Road just east of the Nashville Superspeedway, causing timber damage and minor structural damage. The tornado continued northeast, causing additional damage near Flatwoods Road and Murfreesboro Road. Som…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain in Wilson County resulted in flash flooding, particularly along waterways and across other low-lying areas. Mt. Juliet has several roadways closed for flooding, including Old Lebanon Dirt Road near Page Drive. Extent of damages is unknown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain across Wilson County resulted in flash flooding, particularly along waterways and across other low-lying areas. Extent of damages is unknown.
Hail Hail
Estimated ping pong size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm near Lebanon.
Hail Hail
Estimated 1 inch hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm near the intersection of I-840 and Stewart's Ferry Pike in Gladeville.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 1 |
| 2024 | 27 | 1 |
| 2023 | 35 | 0 |
| 2022 | 32 | 0 |
| 2021 | 24 | 5 |
| 2020 | 32 | 2 |
| 2019 | 40 | 1 |
| 2018 | 44 | 0 |
| 2017 | 55 | 3 |
| 2016 | 111 | 0 |
| 2015 | 32 | 4 |
| 2014 | 39 | 0 |
| 2013 | 38 | 3 |
| 2012 | 47 | 1 |
| 2011 | 36 | 3 |
| 2010 | 29 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 27 | 0 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 21 | 0 |
| 2004 | 28 | 0 |
| 2003 | 39 | 1 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 1 |
| 2000 | 17 | 1 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 3 |
| 1997 | 15 | 1 |
| 1996 | 18 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 2 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 2 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 5 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
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