Giles County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Giles County, TN right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 927 alerts that included Giles County, roughly 93 a year. The most common is the flood advisory (188 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on April 28, 2026. 21 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Giles County alert history
Alert events that included Giles County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 188 | 8 | July 9, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 159 | 21 | August 26, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 99 | 14 | November 5, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 67 | 2 | October 10, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 66 | 2 | April 28, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 55 | 7 | July 27, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 54 | 5 | October 10, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 36 | 8 | September 15, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 35 | 4 | August 8, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 35 | 0 | November 1, 2023 |
| Frost Advisory | 25 | 0 | April 22, 2024 |
| Tornado Warning | 24 | 2 | April 28, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 21 | 0 | February 19, 2025 |
| Flood Warning | 16 | 0 | March 16, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 14 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 11 | 0 | March 21, 2023 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 6 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 6 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 3 | 2 | August 14, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 2 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 0 | December 23, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | January 27, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 1 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 1 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| High Wind Warning | 1 | 0 | March 3, 2023 |
Tornado history in Giles County
21 tornadoes have been recorded in Giles County since 1950, killing 7 people and injuring 83. That ranks 32 of 95 counties in Tennessee. The most recent was on May 8, 2024 (rated EF2).
Strongest tornadoes in Giles County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 1998 | F5 | Wayne County | 69.4 mi | 1,760 yd | 3 | 36 |
| May 18, 1995 | F4 | Lawrence County | 29 mi | 1,000 yd | 3 | 32 |
| April 21, 1972 | F3 | Lawrence County | 32.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 10 |
| August 16, 1985 | F3 | Giles County | 12 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 1 |
| February 17, 1956 | F3 | Lawrence County | 10.4 mi | 1,760 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | EF2 | Giles County | 5.9 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 1 |
| December 11, 2021 | EF0 | Giles County | 5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 1, 2009 | EF1 | Giles County | 1.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF0 | Giles County | 0.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 11, 2008 | EF3 | Giles County | 4.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Giles County
- Population: 30,971 (2024 estimate)
- State: Tennessee
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 047055 (how to use it)