May 6, 2025
A sharp upper trough and a meandering surface front generated two rounds of thunderstorms across the region, one round on May 5 and the other on May 6. Most of the severe weather took place on the 6th, when large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes occurred. A total of 5 tornadoes were surveyed in the far southeast parts of the County Warning Area: two EF-0s and three EF-1s. The strongest tornado had winds up to 105 mph and moved through Jewett in Leon County.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1261983). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Robertson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.