Stewart County, Tennessee
County storm and disaster record · FIPS 47161 · population 13,649 · 460 sq mi
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 407 records for Stewart County, Tennessee from 1950 through June 30, 2026, on 309 days; the most frequent are severe thunderstorm wind events (176 records). The deadliest single record is the May 1, 2010 flood: 2 deaths and $135,000 in damage in 2025 dollars. FEMA has issued 23 declarations naming the county since 1975, 21 of them for natural hazards; the latest for a natural hazard was “Severe Winter Storm” on February 6, 2026.
The record, 1950 to 2026
Storm records filed for the county each year (2026 to June 30, 2026). Before 1996 NOAA recorded only tornadoes (from 1950), thunderstorm wind and hail (from 1955).
- recorded, no damage figure
- under $100,000
- $100,000 or more
- $1 million or more
- $10 million or more, or a death
- $100 million or more, or 10 deaths
- a year's colour: its recorded damage or deaths
- a year with a death
- 1955: wind and hail recorded from 1955
- 1996: all 48 event types from 1996
- Storm records
- 407on 309 days, 1950 to June 30, 2026
- Deaths recorded
- 39 injuries
- Damage, 2025 dollars
- $28Mas filed (scale steps before 1993)
- Tornadoes
- 14strongest EF2
- FEMA declarations
- 23latest 2026
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records through June 30, 2026 (file revision 20260918); damage converted to 2025 dollars with the BLS CPI-U. Search the record at NCEI. BLS consumer price index.
What hazards hit Stewart County most?
The most frequent records are severe thunderstorm wind events: 176 since 1966. The rank column places the county among Tennessee's counties by days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land over each hazard's complete period.
| Hazard | Records | Days | First, last | Killed | Injured | Damage | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 176 | 131 | 1966-2026 | 0 | 1 | $1.7M | 66 of 95 |
| Winter storms | 57 | 55 | 1996-2026 | 0 | 0 | $155K | 53 of 95 |
| Hail | 53 | 46 | 1974-2025 | 0 | 0 | $293 | 60 of 95 |
| Floods | 52 | 40 | 1996-2025 | 2 | 1 | $17M | 44 of 95 |
| Drought | 34 | 34 | 2007-2026 | 0 | 0 | – | 26 of 95 |
| Tornadoes | 14 | 12 | 1969-2023 | 0 | 6 | $5.3M | 60 of 95 |
| High wind and dust storms | 8 | 8 | 2005-2024 | 0 | 0 | $3.9M | 54 of 95 |
| Heat | 5 | 5 | 2010-2025 | 0 | 0 | – | 33 of 95 |
| Heavy rain | 3 | 3 | 2013-2016 | 0 | 0 | – | 16 of 95 |
| Lightning | 3 | 3 | 2012-2016 | 1 | 1 | $13K | 46 of 95 |
| Extreme cold | 1 | 1 | 2022-2022 | 0 | 0 | – | 59 of 95 |
| Fog, smoke and funnel clouds | 1 | 1 | 2024-2024 | 0 | 0 | – | 47 of 95 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county and forecast-zone records attributed to the county; a zone record shows its own totals on each county it covers). Days: dates with at least one record of the hazard in the county. Ranks: days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land (Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer), since 1950 for tornadoes, 1955 for hail and thunderstorm wind, 1996 for the rest.
How many tornadoes has Stewart County had?
NOAA records 14 tornadoes in Stewart County from 1969 to 2023, the strongest rated EF2, with 0 deaths and 6 injuries recorded in the county. A tornado that crossed a county line is counted in each county it touched, with the length of its path inside the county.
Counted as whole tornadoes rather than county records, the Storm Prediction Center's database holds 13 tornadoes whose track touched Stewart County since 1950 (NOAA's county records number 14: they file a crossing tornado once per county segment, and the two databases differ on some tracks); along their whole tracks they killed 0 people.
Map of the strongest tornado tracks in Tennessee.
Every tornado record filed for Stewart County (14)
| Date | Place | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-09 | Bear Spg, Stewart County | EF1 7.14 mi x 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $484K |
| 2021-12-10 | Henry, Stewart County | EF2 21.9 mi x 400 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.2M |
| 2011-05-23 | Bumpus Mills, Stewart County | EF2 13.29 mi x 150 yd | 0 | 2 | $344K |
| 2007-10-18 | Model, Stewart County | EF1 0.67 mi x 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $71K |
| 2003-05-04 | Indian Mound, Stewart County | F0 0.1 mi x 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $32K |
| 2000-05-26 | Dover, Stewart County | F1 0.2 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2000-05-26 | Dover, Stewart County | F1 0.3 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2000-05-23 | Dover, Stewart County | F1 0.2 mi x 25 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1999-05-05 | Cumberland City, Stewart County | F0 0.5 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1999-01-17 | Dover, Stewart County | F1 0.1 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $53K |
| 1994-11-27 | Bumpus Mills, Stewart County | F0 2 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| 1984-05-07 | Stewart County | F0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1984-05-07 | Stewart County | F0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1969-01-23 | Stewart County | F2 0.1 mi x 7 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K step |
A damage figure marked "step" is a record from before 1993: NOAA then filed damage by category, and the figure is the category as entered, in the dollars of that year, not an estimate of the loss.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, tornado records by county (path length in the county, maximum width); ratings as published: F scale before February 1, 2007, EF scale after. Whole-track figures: NOAA Storm Prediction Center tornado database (1950-2025). SPC severe weather database.
When was the last damaging storm in Stewart County?
The most recent record with damage, injuries or deaths is the April 28, 2026 thunderstorm wind ($50,000 in damage in 2025 dollars).
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | DroughtStewart County · forecast zone Stewart | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-05-01 | DroughtStewart County · forecast zone Stewart | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-04-28 | Thunderstorm WindCumberland City, Stewart County | 61 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| 2026-04-16 | Thunderstorm WindFt Henry, Stewart County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| 2026-04-16 | Thunderstorm WindFt Henry, Stewart County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| 2026-04-01 | DroughtStewart County · forecast zone Stewart | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-03-15 | Thunderstorm WindDover, Stewart County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| 2026-03-01 | DroughtStewart County · forecast zone Stewart | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-02-01 | DroughtStewart County · forecast zone Stewart | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-24 | Winter StormStewart County · forecast zone Stewart | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-20 | DroughtStewart County · forecast zone Stewart | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-12-18 | Thunderstorm WindDover, Stewart County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | – |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database; every record of 2025-2026 is listed, earlier ones when they caused deaths, injuries or $250,000 of damage (2025 dollars), and every tornado.
The deadliest and costliest records
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-01 | FloodCarlisle, Stewart County Mr. Ritenour and Mrs. Linda Ritenour became surrounded by high water while Mr. Ritenour was driving a Chevrolet Suburban across a low bridge on their property, which is approximately two miles west of State Route 49 between Tennessee Ridge and Dover, along Upper Alsup Road. A neighbor saw the couple's predicament and ... | 2 | 0 | $135K | |
| 2016-07-14 | LightningFt Henry, Stewart County Lightning struck and killed a 65 year old woman camping at the Piney Campground on Kentucky Lake. | 1 | 0 | – | |
| 2021-12-10 | TornadoHenry, Stewart County This major, long-track EF-3 tornado first touched down in Newbern near Washington Street in west Tennessee. The tornado moved northeast, uprooting and snapping numerous trees along its path. Several homes had significant roof damage. The tornado initially produced EF-1 damage but while progressing northeast, it ... | EF2 21.9 mi x 400 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.2M |
| 2011-05-23 | TornadoBumpus Mills, Stewart County Damage began near the intersection of Bumpus Mills and Brazzie Dock Roads and was continuous at least 13 miles northeast across Ft. Campbell. The last visible evidence of damage was 1/2 mile east of the Intersection of State Route 20 and Big Rock Road. The most significant damage, as the result of an EF-2 tornado with ... | EF2 13.29 mi x 150 yd | 0 | 2 | $344K |
| 2013-04-27 | Flash FloodTobaccoport, Stewart County Repeated development of thunderstorms across Stewart County resulted in 5 to 7 inches of rain falling during the evening hours on April 17. Disastrous flash flooding resulted from the heavy rainfall, with numerous roadways washed out or underwater, dozens of homes flooded, and five water rescues of people in vehicles. ... | 0 | 1 | $13M | |
| 2013-04-27 | LightningCarlisle, Stewart County A man who was outside in his driveway in the Upper Hurricane Creek community was struck by lightning and injured. The strike knocked him into his home. | 0 | 1 | – | |
| 2008-02-05 | Thunderstorm WindIndian Mound, Stewart County There were downed trees in Indian Mound. One home had roof damage and another home lost part of its vinyl siding and a swing set. One man was injured and treated on the scene for an eye injury. | 50 kt wind | 0 | 1 | $14K |
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-27 | Flash FloodTobaccoport, Stewart County | 0 | 1 | $13M | |
| 2016-07-07 | Flash FloodBig Rock, Stewart County | 0 | 0 | $4.3M | |
| 2023-03-03 | High WindStewart County · forecast zone Stewart | 50 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $3.9M |
| 2021-12-10 | TornadoHenry, Stewart County | EF2 21.9 mi x 400 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.2M |
| 2011-05-23 | TornadoBumpus Mills, Stewart County | EF2 13.29 mi x 150 yd | 0 | 2 | $344K |
| 2010-05-01 | FloodCarlisle, Stewart County | 2 | 0 | $135K | |
| 1994-11-27 | TornadoBumpus Mills, Stewart County | F0 2 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| 2007-10-18 | TornadoModel, Stewart County | EF1 0.67 mi x 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $71K |
Before 1993 NOAA filed damage by category, not amount, so the list above starts in 1993. The highest category filed here before then (entered as $250K, in the dollars of the day) holds: January 23, 1969 (tornado, Stewart County).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: deaths and injuries direct and indirect; damage is property plus crops as estimated by the National Weather Service, converted to 2025 dollars.
Is it getting more frequent?
Records per decade for Stewart County's most frequent hazards. Counts rose everywhere after 1996, when NOAA began recording every event type, so compare decades within a hazard's complete period only (the shaded cells come before it).
| Hazard | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 45 | 58 | 38 |
| Winter storms | – | – | – | – | 2 | 10 | 34 z | 11 |
| Hail | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 22 | 7 | 10 |
| Floods | – | – | – | – | 10 | 15 | 9 | 18 |
| Drought | – | – | – | – | 0 | 6 | 10 | 18 |
| Tornadoes | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Winter storms in the 2010s: 34 records against 10 in the decade before, 34 of them forecast-zone records. Cells marked z rose mostly through zone records. The local National Weather Service office files these once per forecast zone, so a change in how it draws its zones or splits a storm into records moves this count as much as the weather does; read it beside the Stewart County days with a record above.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records per calendar decade; zone records from the CZ_TYPE field (Z).
What time of year?
Records by month in Stewart County. The two busiest months are in violet.
The values, month by month
Jan 39 · Feb 47 · Mar 31 · Apr 42 · May 72 · Jun 39 · Jul 41 · Aug 21 · Sep 18 · Oct 11 · Nov 14 · Dec 32 (records).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records by the month they began.
Federal disaster declarations for Stewart County
FEMA's register lists 23 declarations that include Stewart County: 17 major disasters, 6 emergencies and 0 fire management assistance declarations. Most were for severe storm (12) and tornado (3).
| Declared | Number | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | DR-4898 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2026-01-24 | EM-3635 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2025-06-19 | DR-4878 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| 2025-04-02 | EM-3625 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| 2023-12-13 | DR-4751 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms and Tornadoes |
| 2023-05-17 | DR-4712 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornado |
| 2022-01-14 | DR-4637 | Tornado | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes |
| 2021-12-13 | EM-3576 | Tornado | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes |
| 2020-04-02 | DR-4514 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020-03-13 | EM-3473 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2011-05-09 | DR-1979 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| 2011-05-04 | EM-3321 | Flood | Flooding |
| 2010-05-04 | DR-1909 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes |
| 2009-02-17 | DR-1821 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm and Flooding |
| 2005-09-05 | EM-3217 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 2003-05-08 | DR-1464 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| 2003-03-20 | DR-1456 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms and Flooding |
| 2000-06-12 | DR-1331 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| 1999-05-12 | DR-1275 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding |
| 1999-01-19 | DR-1262 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes and High Winds |
| 1997-03-07 | DR-1167 | Tornado | Heavy Rains, Tornadoes, Flooding, Hail, High Winds |
| 1994-02-28 | DR-1010 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Ice Storm,Flash Flooding |
| 1975-03-22 | DR-459 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2), declarations through October 2, 2026; one declaration is counted once however many areas it names. OpenFEMA dataset page.
How many floods has Stewart County had?
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 52 flood or flash flood records for Stewart County from 1996 to 2025, on 40 days, with 2 deaths. By flood insurance claims since 1978 (OpenFEMA, as of September 8, 2026), Stewart County ranks 2155th of 2,942 U.S. counties.
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid $572,000 on 17 claims filed in Stewart County; the most in one year was 6 in 2013. Claims count insured losses only: uninsured flood damage is not in this file.
The values, year by year
2010: 1 · 2013: 6 · 2016: 4 · 2021: 3 · 2024: 3; the other years: 0.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims, as of September 8, 2026; claims by year of loss, payments in the dollars of the year paid. OpenFEMA dataset page.
FEMA's modeled risk for Stewart County
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Stewart County Very Low overall, with an expected annual loss of $6.8 million. These are FEMA's model estimates of future loss from 18 hazards, not a count of what happened; they can differ from the record above.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Expected annual loss | Modeled frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | $541K | 57 a year (modeled) |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | $150K | 1.1 a year (modeled) |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | $1.5M | once in about 2 years (modeled) |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | $1.5M | once in about 172 years (modeled) |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | $3K | 1.8 a year (modeled) |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | $46K | 6.2 a year (modeled) |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | $562K | 1.3 a year (modeled) |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | $320K | 4.3 a year (modeled) |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, county table, December 2025 release. FEMA's National Risk Index map.
Counties that share a border with Stewart County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file; NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records since 1950. The Census Bureau's adjacency file.
Next
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