In West Tennessee, an EF-2 tornado touched down in Bradford around 7pm Saturday (2/15/2025). The Gibson County twister packed winds of around 115 mph. The path was a little over 4 miles long and 300 yards wide. Several homes were heavily damaged and large trees uprooted. There were no fatalities.
In Obion County on Sunday, the levee failed on the Obion River, flooding the Town of Rives and forcing dozens to evacuate by boat. Monday night, the water was beginning to recede and some residents were allowed back in.
Additionally, the National Weather Service is forecasting an arctic cold front approaching Tennessee on Tuesday (2/18/2025) that will bring an impactful round of winter weather and very cold temperatures. Hazardous driving conditions can be expected across much of the state, particularly north of the I-40 corridor and the west of I-65 corridor where snowfall will be greatest. Gusty winds behind the front will decrease visibility and cause single digit and sub-zero wind chill temperatures. Warming centers have begun to open by counties in several parts of the state.