Over the night, activity with the current weather calmed down, though some areas continued to have heavy rainfall throughout the night. Severe weather and flooding is still expected to impact much of West and Middle Tennessee over the next couple of days. It is forecasted that some areas will see up to eight inches of rainfall.
The past 24 hours have been very active, with flash flooding and impactful severe weather continuing this afternoon along this axis of rain. The National Weather Service issued over 70 severe thunderstorm warnings, over 50 tornado warnings (with seven of those having reported/observed tornadoes and damage), and 21 flash flood warnings.
The State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville remains activated at a Level 3 – State of Emergency status to support local response and requests amid severe weather and heavy rainfall, and to continue Tropical Storm Helene recovery.
Today, at the direction of Governor Bill Lee, TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan issued a State of Emergency ahead of expected significant severe storms and flooding. Additionally, Gov. Lee has requested an Emergency Declaration for Tennessee ahead of the forecasted severe weather.
Several rounds of significant severe weather impacted Tennessee March 14 - 15, 2025. The National Weather Service issued more than 60 watches and warnings for hazardous weather, including tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flooding.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) encourages all Tennesseans to monitor National Weather Service forecasts and take preparedness steps as multiple rounds of significant severe weather, including the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes, are expected to impact the state from late Friday (March 14) through Saturday night (March 15).
Several rounds of significant severe weather impacted Tennessee on February 15, 2025. There are areas of the state that have seen weather-related flooding impacting homes and damaging roads. The National Weather Service Memphis has surveyed and confirmed an EF-2 tornado that touched down in Gibson County.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) encourages all Tennesseans to monitor National Weather Service forecasts and take preparedness steps as multiple rounds of heavy rainfall continue to impact the state.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is partnering with the National Weather Service (NWS) to increase awareness about the risks associated with severe weather threats for Tennesseans ahead of spring.
The State Emergency Operations Center maintains a Level 4 – Elevated status to support local requests following Thursday’s tornadoes and severe weather in Middle and East Tennessee and to continue Tropical Storm Helene recovery.
A severe weather system impacted Middle and East Tennessee on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is recognizing February 2025 as Earthquake Awareness Month and reminding Tennesseans to prioritize preparedness before the event of an earthquake.
In response to ongoing recovery efforts following Tropical Storm Helene, county officials across Northeast Tennessee have announced an extension for the removal of private and commercial property storm-related debris. The new deadline for residents to place debris in the right of way is now March 2, 2025. After this deadline, property owners may be responsible for the disposal of disaster-related debris.
Today, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) announced that Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington counties continue to work with state partners to assist with the safe and efficient removal of storm-related debris. Local officials urge private and commercial property owners to place separated, storm-related debris in designated right-of-way areas by January 31, 2025. After this deadline, residents may be responsible for the disposal of disaster-related debris.
A winter weather system began traveling through the state in the early morning hours on Friday, Jan. 10, bringing cold temperatures and snow to Tennessee. The National Weather Service placed all 95 counties under a Winter Weather Warning. Follow your local National Weather Service office for the most up to date forecasts.