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Robertson County, Tennessee severe weather history spans 501 recorded events between 1955 and 2026. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 57.5% of all recorded events. It ranks #868 nationally and #14 in Tennessee.
501
Recorded events
3
Direct deaths
92
Direct injuries
$32.7M
Property damage
The record
What the Robertson County, Tennessee severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Robertson County, Tennessee severe weather history averages 7.1 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2010s, with 191 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 35 events fall before 1990 and 466 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Robertson County, Tennessee record is tornado, responsible for 2 direct deaths. The costliest is tornado, with $21.3M in reported property damage. In total, 8 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Robertson County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 288 | 1 | $2.1M | 78 | 1956–2026 |
| Hail | 121 | 0 | $6K | 2.5 | 1969–2025 |
| Flash Flood | 36 | 0 | $9.2M | 0 | 1996–2025 |
| Tornado | 29 | 2 | $21.3M | F4 | 1955–2026 |
| Heavy Rain | 8 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2014–2017 |
| Flood | 7 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2000–2025 |
| Lightning | 6 | 0 | $66K | 0 | 2001–2024 |
| Funnel Cloud | 6 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2009–2024 |
Decade by decade
Robertson County, Tennessee severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
30 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 28 touched down inside it and 2 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-04-27 | EF4 | 3 | 85 | 42.6 mi | Crossed in |
| 1998-04-16 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 mi | Touched down here |
| 2018-02-24 | EF2 | 1 | 1 | 12.9 mi | Touched down here |
| 2023-12-09 | EF2 | 0 | 4 | 6.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2013-01-30 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1998-04-03 | EF2 | 0 | 3 | 5.6 mi | Touched down here |
| 1984-05-07 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1971-05-24 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 15.1 mi | Touched down here |
| 1963-03-19 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1955-03-04 | EF2 | 0 | 4 | 3.8 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Robertson County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1970 | Tornado | 2 | 75 | $2.5M | |
| May 6, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | COOPERTOWN | 1 | 1 | $10K |
| Dec 9, 2023 | Tornado | SPRINGFIELD | 0 | 4 | $10.0M |
| Jun 23, 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | GREENBRIER | 0 | 4 | $100K |
| Apr 3, 1998 | Tornado | SPRINGFIELD | 0 | 3 | $500K |
| Apr 9, 1991 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 3 | $0 | |
| Jan 30, 2013 | Tornado | EDEN CORNER | 0 | 1 | $750K |
| Oct 9, 2009 | Tornado | RIDGETON | 0 | 1 | $100K |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
A large tree fell onto a pickup truck and a motorcyclist on South Walker Road at McMahan Hollow Road. The driver of the pickup was not seriously injured, but the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.
Numerous reports of major flooding were received across Robertson County, including the Springfield area. Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused flash flooding to begin early in the morning on May 8th and continue into the overnight hours. Roads that were reported impassable included New Chapal Road and Lahr Road where a water rescue had to be performed due to the car becoming submerged in flood waters. Life-threatening flash flooding prompted the issuance of a Flash Flood Emergency for Robertson County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous reports of major flooding were received across Robertson County, including the Cross Plains area. Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused flash flooding to begin early in the morning on May 8th and continue into the overnight hours. Roads that were reported impassable included Empson Road, Covington Road, and Cross Plains Road. A water rescue had to be performed along Cross Plains Road due to the car becoming submerged in flood waters. Life-threatening flash flooding prompted the issuance of a Flash Flood Emergency for Robertson County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
75,539
Population (ACS)
$335K
Median home value
14
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | DR |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | EM |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES | DR |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADO | DR |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Robertson County, Tennessee?
501 events are on record between 1955 and 2026, causing 3 direct deaths and $32.7M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Robertson County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 288 recorded events — 57.5% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Robertson County?
30 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 28 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Robertson County?
14 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Robertson County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Robertson County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Robertson County as relatively low risk, placing it in the 60 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Robertson County, Tennessee severe weather history data come from?
Every figure is drawn from United States federal public-domain records: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events for the event archive, NOAA SPC SVRGIS for mapped tornado paths, FEMA for disaster declarations and risk ratings, and the U.S. Census for population context. Dates are shown in UTC and recent entries may still be revised by NOAA.
Nearby
Neighbouring counties
- Roane County 383
- Rutherford County 762
- Rhea County 333
- Scott County 271
- Putnam County 478
- Sequatchie County 231
Cite this page
“Robertson County, Tennessee.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/tennessee/robertson-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.