Jackson County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Jackson County, TN right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 821 alerts that included Jackson County, roughly 82 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (184 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on February 7, 2025. 11 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
Updated from the National Weather Service · lists refresh hourly; the live map loads current alerts directly from the NWS
No warnings, watches or advisories include Jackson County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring Smith County, Clay County, Overton County, Putnam County.
Jackson County alert history
Alert events that included Jackson County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 184 | 9 | August 22, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 106 | 1 | May 31, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 93 | 13 | November 5, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 66 | 2 | October 10, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 52 | 5 | July 21, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 47 | 0 | November 1, 2023 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 46 | 4 | August 22, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 43 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 35 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 33 | 6 | September 22, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 26 | 1 | May 3, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 20 | 0 | March 21, 2023 |
| Heat Advisory | 16 | 6 | September 15, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 13 | 0 | February 7, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 13 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 11 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 8 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 2 | 0 | July 29, 2016 |
| 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 Warning | 1 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 1 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| High Wind Warning | 1 | 0 | March 3, 2023 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 0 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
Tornado history in Jackson County
11 tornadoes have been recorded in Jackson County since 1950, killing 2 people and injuring 21. That ranks 63 of 95 counties in Tennessee. The most recent was on February 6, 2025 (rated EF2).
Strongest tornadoes in Jackson County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1998 | F2 | Jackson County | 10 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 6, 2025 | EF2 | Jackson County | 4.2 mi | 650 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 2, 2012 | EF2 | Jackson County | 3.7 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 20 |
| January 24, 1997 | F2 | Jackson County | 3.2 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 30, 1979 | F1 | Jackson County | 2 mi | 100 yd | 2 | 1 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2025 | EF2 | Jackson County | 4.2 mi | 650 yd | 0 | 0 |
| December 11, 2021 | EF0 | Smith County | 7.4 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 2, 2012 | EF2 | Jackson County | 3.7 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 20 |
| April 27, 2011 | EF0 | Jackson County | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | Jackson County | 3.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Jackson County
- Population: 12,376 (2024 estimate)
- State: Tennessee
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 047087 (how to use it)