Update, 7:20 p.m.: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies have reported tree damage in the area of Prince Drive, Gallant Court and East Regent areas. “Our first responders and other emergency responders are staging in this area to provide disaster relief.
There are no reports of injuries at this time. Please avoid this area while our emergency workers assess the damage and provide services to those in need,” MCSO reported.

Update, 6:40 p.m.: The Tornado Watch that had been issued through 10 p.m. has been canceled. We are no longer under any NWS alerts.

Storm damage on Peggy Drive off of Britton Springs Road on May 21, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Storm damage in the Gallant Court area of Sango on May 20, 2025. (MCSO, contributed)
Storm damage on Deerstand Drive on May 20, 2025. (Lewis Frederick, contributed)
A tree down in a back yard, landing on a chicken coop, near Gate 10 and Walnut Grove Road after the storm on May 20, 2025. (Lauren Sassmannshausen, contributed)
A tree down at Sango United Methodist Church on May 20, 2025. (Edward Long, contributed)

Update, 6:05 p.m.: There are several trees down in Sango, including on East Regent Drive and at Sango United Methodist Church. There are also trees and power lines down off of Britton Springs Road and Peggy Drive. The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been canceled.

Update, 5:45 p.m.: Some trees are down, but there are no reports of major damage or injuries at this point, Clarksville Police spokesman Scott Beaubien said. CDE Lightband reports only 166 customers without power. CEMC reports only 459 customers in Montgomery County without power.

Update, 5:30 p.m.: The Tornado Warning has been canceled. A new Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Montgomery County until 6:45 p.m. Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Elkton to Ashland City, moving east at 45 mph with possible 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

Witnesses are reporting seeing a tornado near Peachers Mill Road and Tiny Town Road at about 5:20 p.m., but there are no reports yet of damage.

Update, 5:26 p.m.: A new Tornado Warning has been issued for northeastern Montgomery County until 6 p.m. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles southeast of Clarksville, moving east at 50 mph with radar-indicated rotation and quarter size hail.

Update, 5:21 p.m.: A new Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Montgomery County until 6:15 p.m. Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Springville to Linden, moving east at 65 mph with possible 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

Update, 5:11 p.m.: A Tornado Warning has been issued for northern Montgomery County until 5:45 p.m. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Fort Campbell, moving east at 45 mph with radar-indicated rotation and quarter-size hail. “Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows,” the NWS said. “If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.”

Update, 5:03 p.m.: A new Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Montgomery County until 5:30 p.m. Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Hopkinsville to Big Rock to near Tennessee Ridge, moving east at 45 mph with possible 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

Update, 4:32 p.m.: A Tornado Warning has been issued for Stewart County until 5 p.m. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northeast of Paris Landing State Park, moving east at 50 mph with hazards of a tornado and quarter size hail. “Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter,” the NWS said. “Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.”

Update, 4:22 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Montgomery, Stewart and Houston counties until 5:30 p.m. Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Turkey Bay to Paris Landing State Park to Routon, moving east at 45 mph with possible 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A Tornado Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties until 10 p.m. A Watch means that conditions are right for a tornado to form. If a tornado is spotted or indicated on radar, a Tornado Warning will be issued.

We are under an Enhanced Risk (level 3 out of 5) for severe weather, with possible large hail of quarter-size or larger, and damaging winds of 60-70 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

This article will be updated.

Clarksville forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

  • This afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 83. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
  • Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
  • Wednesday night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

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