National Weather ServiceTennesseeWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Tennessee
The National Weather Service issued 8 winter storm warnings for Tennessee in 2025 and 10 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 36th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 38% below the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. Cocke Smoky Mountains was covered most often (66 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Tennessee get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Tennessee. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 10 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 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 1, 2026.
Where in Tennessee?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocke Smoky Mountains | 66 | 9 | January 30, 2026 |
| Blount Smoky Mountains | 65 | 9 | January 30, 2026 |
| Sevier Smoky Mountains | 65 | 9 | January 30, 2026 |
| Unicoi | 65 | 9 | January 30, 2026 |
| Southeast Carter | 64 | 8 | January 30, 2026 |
| Johnson | 63 | 8 | January 30, 2026 |
| Southeast Greene | 62 | 8 | January 30, 2026 |
| Southeast Monroe | 47 | 6 | January 30, 2026 |
| Lake | 33 | 5 | January 24, 2026 |
| Obion | 32 | 5 | January 24, 2026 |
| Dyer | 30 | 4 | January 24, 2026 |
| Lauderdale | 30 | 4 | January 24, 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 1, 2026.
What is a winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. 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.