NHC HURDAT2 · SPC Tornado Database
Hurricanes and Tornadoes That Hit Mc Kenzie, TN
Every tropical system within 75 miles since 1851 and every tornado within 25 miles since 1950.
Data: NOAA NHC HURDAT2 and NOAA SPC tornado and hail reports, through 2025 · Updated
5 tropical systems have passed within 75 miles of Mc Kenzie, Tennessee since 1851, 0 of them at hurricane strength; the most recent was Olga in 2019. Since 1950, 88 tornadoes have touched down within 25 miles, 11 of them rated EF3 or stronger.
- Hurricanes
- 0
- Tropical storms
- 5
- Tornadoes
- 88
- EF3 or stronger
- 11
within 75 mi, since 1851
below hurricane strength
within 25 mi, since 1950
20 deaths in all
What the records show for Mc Kenzie
None of the 5 tropical systems was at hurricane strength as it passed Mc Kenzie; the strongest was an unnamed storm in 1888, a tropical storm with 59 mph winds when its centre passed 9 miles away. The record near Mc Kenzie begins with an unnamed storm in 1888; the most recent system was Olga in 2019, a tropical storm 43 miles away. Of the 5 systems, one has come since 2000. Of the 339 Tennessee cities on this site, 55% have more tropical storms and hurricanes within 75 miles than Mc Kenzie. The highest rating among the 88 tornadoes within 25 miles is F4, reached 2 times; the most recent, on March 1, 1997, came within 24 miles. The deadliest, an F3 on April 2, 2006, killed 6 people. Of the 88, 6 had paths within 5 miles of the city centre, and 46 have come since 2000. March has had the most tornadoes, 17. The most recent tornado was on April 5, 2025. Mc Kenzie has more tornadoes within 25 miles than 54% of the 339 Tennessee cities. Hail has been reported within 10 miles 35 times since 1967, with stones up to 1.75 inches (golf ball size). Of the 339 Tennessee cities, 77% have more hail reports within 10 miles than Mc Kenzie.
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Tropical storms and hurricanes near Mc Kenzie
| Year | Storm | Closest | Strength when closest | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | OlgaOct 26 | 43 mi | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1957 | AudreyJun 28 | 62 mi | Tropical storm (40 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1934 | Unnamed 1934 stormJun 18 | 73 mi | Tropical storm (39 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1923 | Unnamed 1923 stormOct 18 | 58 mi | Tropical storm (40 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1888 | Unnamed 1888 stormAug 21 | 9 mi | Tropical storm (59 mph) | Category 3 |
Strength is the sustained wind on the track at the closest point, which is not the wind felt in Mc Kenzie: a hurricane's worst winds sit within a few dozen miles of its centre, and inland cities are usually past that.
Tornadoes within 25 miles of Mc Kenzie
By decade
- 2020s17(1 EF3+)
- 2010s8
- 2000s21(3 EF3+)
- 1990s10(3 EF3+)
- 1980s10(1 EF3+)
- 1970s10(1 EF3+)
- 1960s2
- 1950s10(2 EF3+)
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Killed / injured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1971 | F4 | 8 mi | 50.9 mi | 3 / 137 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | F4 | 24 mi | 10 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F3 | 4 mi | 31 mi | 6 / 44 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F3 | 25 mi | 8 mi | 2 / 6 |
| Nov 26, 2001 | F3 | 17 mi | 5 mi | 2 / 12 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | F3 | 21 mi | 15 mi | 1 / 5 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 15 mi | 122.62 mi | 0 / 38 |
| Nov 27, 1994 | F3 | 23 mi | 6 mi | 0 / 2 |
| May 7, 1984 | F3 | 14 mi | 6 mi | 0 / 36 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | F3 | 16 mi | 5.1 mi | 0 / 19 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | F3 | 21 mi | 0.1 mi | 0 / 3 |
| Nov 9, 2002 | F2 | 13 mi | 10 mi | 2 / 6 |
The strongest 12 of 88, by rating and then by deaths. Ratings before February 2007 are on the original Fujita scale.
Hail in Mc Kenzie
The Storm Prediction Center has 35 hail reports within 10 miles of Mc Kenzie since 1967, made on 30 separate days. Of these, 19 were 1 inch across or larger, and none reached 2 inches. The largest size, 1.75 inches (golf ball size), was reported on 8 days, most recently March 27, 2016. The most recent report is from November 18, 2025. May has the most reports, 13.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather reports, data through 2025.
Weather by month in Mc Kenzie
The nearest NOAA station with 1991–2020 climate normals is Huntingdon Wtp, TN, 11 miles southeast of Mc Kenzie at 440 feet. July is the warmest, with an average high of 89°F and low of 69°F; January is the coolest, at 47°F and 28°F. May is the wettest at 5.9 inches of precipitation on average and September the driest at 3.5 inches; the year adds up to 56.1 inches over 83 days with at least a tenth of an inch. Highs reach 90°F on about 46 days a year, almost all from May to September. Lows fall below freezing on about 84 nights a year. Snowfall averages 3.3 inches a year, most of it in January. That 56.1 inches is more than at 64 of the 122 Tennessee stations used on this site (52%). Henry, 8 miles northeast, has its own station (Paris 2 SE, TN): 54.9 inches a year, 1.2 less than here, and a July average high of 88°F against 89°F.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in | Days ≥ 0.1" | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 28 | 4.2 | 7 | 1.6 |
| Feb | 52 | 31 | 4.6 | 7 | 1.0 |
| Mar | 61 | 38 | 5.5 | 8 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 71 | 47 | 5.3 | 8 | 0.0 |
| May | 79 | 57 | 5.9 | 8 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 86 | 66 | 4.7 | 7 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 89 | 69 | 4.7 | 7 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 89 | 67 | 3.6 | 5 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 83 | 59 | 3.5 | 5 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 72 | 47 | 4.0 | 6 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 60 | 37 | 4.7 | 6 | 0.1 |
| Dec | 50 | 31 | 5.4 | 8 | 0.4 |
| Year | 70 | 48 | 56.1 | 83 | 3.3 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at Huntingdon Wtp, TN (440 ft), from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals. Normals describe the station; the farther a place is from it, and the bigger the difference in height, the more its weather can differ.
Floods, thunderstorm wind and lightning near Mc Kenzie
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged 85 flood, rain, thunderstorm wind and lightning events that began within 10 miles of Mc Kenzie: 63 thunderstorm wind reports, 15 flash floods, 4 floods and 3 lightning strikes. They killed 2 people and injured 4, and the NWS estimated $2.3 million in property and crop damage. The strongest thunderstorm gust on record here was 75 mph, on April 20, 2003. February has had the most flash floods, 4 of 15. Of the 339 Tennessee cities on this site with a flash flood on record, 183 have had fewer than Mc Kenzie.
May 28, 2018: lightning strike 5 miles from the centre of Mc Kenzie — 1 killed.
NWS: “Weakley County Sheriff stated deputies and a McKenzie ambulance responded to 1280 Blaylock Store Road late Monday afternoon. A group of children had been playing outside under a tree at the residence when the tree was struck by lightning.”
March 31, 2023: thunderstorm wind 10 miles from the centre of Mc Kenzie — 1 killed.
May 2, 2008: flash flood 3 miles from the centre of Mc Kenzie — 2 injured, $75,000 damage.
NWS: “Heavy rain caused a rush of water under Carroll Lake Road causing two vehicles to be swept into the water. A 30 foot section of the road collapsed creating a 15 foot drop into flowing water.”
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, events whose starting point is on record, 1996 to June 30, 2026. Damage is the NWS estimate in the dollars of the year, not insured losses, and NWS notes that some reports are unverified.
Flood insurance claims, disaster declarations and FEMA risk ratings
Carroll County, which includes Mc Kenzie, has been named in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1971, 20 of them major disasters (by incident: 14 severe storms, 3 tornadoes, 2 biological emergencies, 2 winter storms). The latest major disaster declaration was Severe Winter Storm, on February 6, 2026. FEMA's National Risk Index gives Carroll County a Relatively Low rating for natural hazard risk overall; by hazard: Relatively Moderate for tornadoes, lightning and heat waves; Relatively Low for strong wind; Very Low for hurricanes, hail and inland flooding. It models the county's expected loss from all 18 hazards it covers at $24.8 million a year, the 25th highest of 95 Tennessee counties; of the hazards above, the largest share, $4.6 million (19%), is from tornadoes.
Claims: FEMA, OpenFEMA Dataset FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims – v3, summed over ZIP codes; payments in the dollars of each year, not adjusted for inflation. Declarations: Disaster Declarations Summaries – v2, by county. Retrieved October 25, 2026. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s).
Risk ratings: FEMA, National Risk Index county table, December 2025 (v1.20), retrieved October 26, 2026; ratings compare counties nationwide, are meant for planning and are no substitute for a local risk assessment. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Risk Index dataset API or downloadable datasets but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s).
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Cities near Mc Kenzie
- Henry, TN8 mi
- Gleason, TN8 mi
- Huntingdon, TN11 mi
- Greenfield, TN14 mi
- Dresden, TN15 mi
- Paris, TN16 mi
- Bruceton, TN16 mi
- Bradford, TN17 mi
- Sharon, TN19 mi
- Cedar Grove, TN20 mi
- Milan, TN20 mi
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