National Weather ServiceTennesseeTornado WarningArchive to October 16, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Tennessee
The National Weather Service issued 196 tornado warnings for Tennessee in 2025 and 108 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 12th most of any state. 2026 through September: 26, 72% below the average of 91 for those months in 2008-2025. Maury was covered most often (109 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Tennessee get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Tennessee. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 26 |
| 2025 | 196 |
| 2024 | 76 |
| 2023 | 111 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2021 | 108 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2013 | 75 |
| 2012 | 155 |
| 2011 | 307 |
| 2010 | 158 |
| 2009 | 182 |
| 2008 | 114 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 2026.
When in the year does Tennessee get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 2026.
Where in Tennessee?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maury | 109 | 28 | April 28, 2026 |
| Franklin | 99 | 33 | June 22, 2026 |
| Williamson | 98 | 22 | March 16, 2026 |
| Hardin | 94 | 17 | March 16, 2026 |
| McNairy | 93 | 20 | March 16, 2026 |
| Rutherford | 91 | 19 | May 20, 2025 |
| Hardeman | 90 | 27 | May 25, 2025 |
| Hickman | 89 | 25 | April 28, 2026 |
| Fayette | 88 | 17 | May 25, 2025 |
| Davidson | 83 | 15 | April 28, 2026 |
| Dickson | 83 | 20 | July 22, 2026 |
| Henderson | 82 | 21 | April 28, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for Tennessee in AreaZine's record
NWS MorristownWarningJuly 28, 2026
Tornado Warning: Johnson, Sullivan and Washington County, TN and VA
Expired 5:00 p.m. EDT, July 28, 2026
NWS MorristownWarningJuly 28, 2026
Tornado Warning: Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and 2 more, TN and VA
Expired 4:45 p.m. EDT, July 28, 2026
NWS NashvilleWarningJuly 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Dickson, TN
Expired 9:30 p.m. CDT, July 21, 2026
NWS NashvilleWarningApril 28, 2026
Tornado Warning: Hickman, Lewis and Perry, TN
Expired 1:00 a.m. CDT, April 28, 2026
NWS MemphisWarningApril 28, 2026
Tornado Warning: Decatur and Henderson, TN
Expired 12:45 a.m. CDT, April 28, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
Every tornado warning for Tennessee in AreaZine's record
5 notices in AreaZine's record; the latest first below. Every one, oldest first: April 28, 2026 to July 28, 2026.
- Tornado Warning: Johnson, Sullivan and Washington County, TN and VA Johnson, Sullivan and Washington County expired
- Tornado Warning: Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and 2 more, TN and VA Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and 2 more expired
- Tornado Warning: Dickson, TN Dickson expired
- Tornado Warning: Hickman, Lewis and Perry, TN Hickman, Lewis and Perry expired
- Tornado Warning: Decatur and Henderson, TN Decatur and Henderson expired
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov). A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Tennessee.
How does Tennessee compare with its neighbours?
Mississippi gets the most on Tennessee's border: 158 a year in 2021-2025.
| State | A year, 2021-2025 | A year, 2008-2025 | Rank of all states |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 158 | 186 | 4th |
| Arkansas | 141 | 129 | 6th |
| Missouri | 141 | 145 | 7th |
| Alabama | 137 | 169 | 9th |
| Georgia | 106 | 110 | 11th |
| Tennessee | 104 | 108 | 12th |
| Kentucky | 102 | 97 | 13th |
| North Carolina | 96 | 103 | 15th |
| Virginia | 61 | 64 | 21st |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 2026.
More records for Tennessee
- Tornado Watches in Tennessee22 a year
- Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Tennessee603 a year
- Flood Advisories in Tennessee356 a year
- Flash Flood Warnings in Tennessee121 a year
- Every warning type in Tennessee
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