Van Buren County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Van Buren County, TN right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 651 alerts that included Van Buren County, roughly 65 a year. The most common is the dense fog advisory (98 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 21, 2025. 2 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Van Buren County alert history
Alert events that included Van Buren County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dense Fog Advisory | 98 | 12 | November 5, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 92 | 5 | August 17, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 64 | 0 | July 17, 2025 |
| Wind Advisory | 62 | 2 | October 10, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 49 | 4 | August 17, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 48 | 0 | November 1, 2023 |
| Flood Watch | 43 | 6 | October 10, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 42 | 2 | March 16, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 40 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 26 | 0 | April 22, 2024 |
| Freeze Watch | 20 | 0 | March 21, 2023 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 14 | 1 | July 17, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 13 | 0 | May 21, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 13 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 9 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 7 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 2 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| High Wind Warning | 2 | 0 | March 4, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 2 | 5 | September 2, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 1 | 0 | November 7, 2017 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 0 | December 23, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | January 27, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 1 | 0 | June 29, 2023 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 1 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
Tornado history in Van Buren County
2 tornadoes have been recorded in Van Buren County since 1950. That ranks 91 of 95 counties in Tennessee. The most recent was on November 10, 2002 (rated F2).
Strongest tornadoes in Van Buren County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2002 | F2 | Van Buren County | 2.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 1995 | F0 | Van Buren County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2002 | F2 | Van Buren County | 2.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 1995 | F0 | Van Buren County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Van Buren County
- Population: 6,686 (2024 estimate)
- State: Tennessee
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 047175 (how to use it)