Tornado and Hail in Tennessee, March 9 to 10, 2017

Nickel size hail was reported 3 miles southwest of Dickson.

A tSpotter Twitter photo showed quarter size hail in Burns.

A tSpotter Twitter report indicated quarter size hail fell in White Bluff.

A tSpotter Twitter report indicated hail over 1 inch in diameter fell at Fontanel.

A Facebook photo showed quarter size hail fell near Davidson Academy.

Public reported estimated quarter size hail dented a vehicle on Hornburger Lane.

A tSpotter Twitter report indicated quarter size hail fell in Clarksville. Time and location estimated from radar.

Several trees and power lines were blown down into the roadway in the 5700 block of Alvin Sperry Road.

Quarter size hail was reported on Beckwith Road south of I-40.

A tSpotter Twitter coordinator reported quarter size hail at the intersection of Blackwell Road and Highway 31A in Chapel Hill.

Half dollar size hail was reported southeast of Lebanon.

Trees were blown down on Upper Standing Rock Road at Leatherwood Road.

Trees were blown down on Bluebird Road between Bell Road and Linwood Road.

Several Facebook and Twitter reports and photos indicated quarter size to half dollar size hail fell in southern Murfreesboro around South Church Street and Veterans Parkway.

Trees were blown down throughout Houston County including in Erin with several roads blocked. Dime size hail was also reported in Erin.

A trained spotter reported ping pong ball size hail on Elam Road.

Several Facebook and Twitter reports and photos indicated quarter size to half dollar size hail fell in southern Murfreesboro around Rutherford Street.

Trees and power poles were blown down at Spring Street and Henslee Drive in Dickson.

Several trees were blown down throughout Perry County.

A few trees were blown down across Cheatham County.

The roof was blown off and part of the wall collapsed on an outbuilding at Ace Hardware on Highway 46 in Bon Aqua.

Dime to nickel size hail fell at the Loves Truck Stop on I-40 in Baxter.

A tSpotter Twitter report indicated an outdoor pavilion at Craigfield Southern Methodist Church on Pinewood Road was heavily damaged.

A tSpotter Twitter report indicated a home suffered roof damage on Deer Ridge Road at I-840.

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Cookeville.

A few trees were blown down on Highway 20 east of Hohenwald.

Tree down on Sweeney Hollow Road at Bailey Road.

A trained spotter reported trees blown down in the Green Hills area of Nashville.

A tSpotter Twitter report indicated a tree fell onto a house near Indian Lake Elementary School in Hendersonville.

The roof was blown off a barn on Buttermilk Ridge Road.

A tree was blown down at 1204 Twin Oaks Drive in Franklin.

A house in the 800 block of Harrisburg Lane in Mount Juliet was struck by lightning, and the resulting fire completely destroyed the home.

Tree down in the roadway on Franklin Road at Moores Lane.

A Facebook video showed a window pane was blown out of a house in Spring Hill.

Tree down on Peytonsville Road at Brandon Park Way.

Several trees down on Gosey Hill Road with one tree blocking the roadway at 4255 Gosey Hill Road.

Several trees down on Trinity Road near Arno Road.

A Facebook report indicated trees were blown down on power lines on Pamela Drive southwest of Columbia.

Maury County 911 Center reported quarter size hail and strong winds in southwest Columbia.

A tSpotter Twitter report indicated an interstate sign was snapped on eastbound I-840 at Mile Marker 40 west of the Highway 11A exit.

A 70 mph wind gust was reported at David Crockett Elementary School.

A tSpotter Twitter report indicated a home suffered roof and siding damage 3 miles west of Chapel Hill.

A Facebook report indicated large trees were blown down onto a house and a car in Culleoka.

Facebook photos showed trees were blown down and outdoor objects blown around on Pullens Mill Road.

Trees were blown down in Mooresville.

A NWS storm survey found a large, severe 18 mile long by 1 to 2.5 mile wide downburst struck areas in Marshall County from southern Lewisburg east-southeastward across Belfast, then continued into southwestern Bedford County before ending near Highway 231 south of Shelbyville. Widespread straight line wind damage occurred across the southern half of Lewisburg, with a tall radio tower bent in half on Skyline Drive. Part of the poorly-attached metal roof on a home on Gina Lynn Drive was blown up to 3/4 mile away. Another home had numerous shingles blown off on Midway Street near Scenic Drive, and a neighboring home had its metal carport destroyed. A barn lost part of its roof on Cornersville Road, and another carport was destroyed on Cornersville Road north of Highway 31A. An old warehouse building was heavily damaged on Old Belfast Road just west of Garrett Parkway, with much of the roof blown off and one wall collapsed. In addition, dozens of large trees were snapped and uprooted on Lakehill Drive, Green Valley Drive, Fox Lane, Midway Street, and others in southern Lewisburg. Farther to the east just west of Belfast, a barn lost much of its roof and a carport was destroyed on Old Belfast Road. Another barn was destroyed and numerous trees uprooted south of Belfast on Highway 431. Winds within the 1 mile wide downburst across Marshall County were estimated mainly in the 60-80 mph range, although pockets of damage such as the bent radio tower indicated winds reached 80 to 100 mph in some areas.

In Bedford County, the porch was blown off a home on Cortner Hollow Road, and a barn had significant roof damage on Pickle Road. In the Richmond area, the sheet metal roof and walls were blown off an outbuilding on Sinking Creek Road, the roof was blown off a barn on Highway 130, and a gas station canopy collapsed on Highway 130 at Gant Hollow Road. Further to the east, another small barn was destroyed on Bluestocking Hollow Road at D Martin Road. Winds within the downburst across southwestern Bedford County, which was up to 2.5 miles wide, were estimated from 60 to 80 mph.

A tree was blown down on Halls Mill Road near Unionville.

Lawrence County Emergency Management reported a 60 mph wind gust in Revilo with multiple power outages in the area.

A brief EF-0 tornado touched down just south of the Belfast community, on the leading edge of the large downburst that struck southern Marshall County. The tornado damaged roofs on a few houses on Fishing Ford Road, destroyed several outbuildings, and snapped several trees. A large tree fell onto a home on Highway 431 and several more trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued eastward where additional damage occurred to several homes, outbuildings, and trees on Valley Lane, Liberty Valley Road, and Pickle Road before the tornado quickly lifted before crossing the Bedford County line.

Trees were blown down on Midland Road.

A NWS storm survey found a large and severe 18 mile long by 1 to 2.5 mile wide downburst struck areas in Marshall County from southern Lewisburg east-southeastward across Belfast, then continued into southwestern Bedford County before ending near Highway 231 south of Shelbyville. Widespread straight line wind damage occurred across the southern half of Lewisburg, with a tall radio tower bent in half on Skyline Drive. Part of the poorly-attached metal roof on a home on Gina Lynn Drive was blown up to 3/4 mile away. Another home had numerous shingles blown off on Midway Street near Scenic Drive, and a neighboring home had its metal carport destroyed. A barn lost part of its roof on Cornersville Road, and another carport was destroyed on Cornersville Road north of Highway 31A. An old warehouse building was heavily damaged on Old Belfast Road just west of Garrett Parkway, with much of the roof blown off and one wall collapsed. In addition, dozens of large trees were snapped and uprooted on Lakehill Drive, Green Valley Drive, Fox Lane, Midway Street, and others in southern Lewisburg. Farther to the east just west of Belfast, a barn lost much of its roof and a carport was destroyed on Old Belfast Road. Another barn was destroyed and numerous trees uprooted south of Belfast on Highway 431. Winds within the 1 mile wide downburst across Marshall County were estimated mainly in the 60-80 mph range, although pockets of damage such as the bent radio tower indicated winds reached 80 to 100 mph in some areas.

In Bedford County, the porch was blown off a home on Cortner Hollow Road, and a barn had significant roof damage on Pickle Road. Several trees were blown down on Quail Valley Road. In the Richmond area, the sheet metal roof and walls were blown off an outbuilding on Sinking Creek Road, the roof was blown off a barn on Highway 130, and a gas station canopy collapsed on Highway 130 at Gant Hollow Road. Further to the east, another small barn was destroyed on Bluestocking Hollow Road at D Martin Road, and trees and power poles were blown down on Highway 231 near Bluestocking Hollow Road. Winds within the downburst across southwestern Bedford County, which was up to 2.5 miles wide, were estimated from 60 to 80 mph.

A severe microburst struck an industrial park area and the Shelbyville Airport north of Shelbyville. A tractor trailer was blown over at a warehouse on Northcreek Road. Significant damage occurred at the Shelbyville Airport Fire Station, where much of the roof was blown off, windows were blown out, and a steel beam on the building frame was twisted around 180 degrees. An old small airplane at the north end of the airport was flipped upside down and thrown 30 yards to the east, heavily damaging the plane. Unfortunately, the AWOS station at the Shelbyville Airport lost power, so no peak wind gusts were measured. Security cameras at the airport captured the microburst on video as well as a nearby power flash.

Several trees were blown down along the east to north bend in Big Springs Road.

An intense 1/2 mile long by 1/4 mile wide microburst affected areas along Highway 231 just north of Deason in association with a mesovortex on radar. Two barns suffered considerable roof damage and a large tree was uprooted to the northeast around a home on the west side of Highway 231 north of Joywood Trailer Park Road. A mobile home was also significantly damaged on the east side of Highway 231. Two large outbuildings were destroyed at the Joy Vail Allman Farm on the east side of Highway 231, and several trees were snapped and uprooted. Winds were estimated up to 80 mph.

Trees were blown down on Harts Chapel Road.

A Facebook photo showed a large tree uprooted partially onto a home on the northeast corner of Highway 231 and Edd Joyce Road in Deason.

Numerous cedar trees were snapped and uprooted in a northeast direction on both the north and south sides of Edd Joyce Road.

Several business signs were damaged along Main Street between Collier Avenue and Colloredo Boulevard.

Trees were blown down at 415 Minkslide Road. A neighboring home suffered minor roof damage.

A tree was blown down at 1402 Fairfield Pike.

Power lines were blown down at 113 Main Street in Shelbyville.

A home suffered roof damage and several trees were blown down at 2561 Fairfield Pike. A neighboring home also suffered roof damage.

A power pole was blown down on Knights Campground Road.

A tree was blown down on Cemetary Road at Highway 269.

Several roof panels were blown off an antique mall in Bell Buckle, and trees were blown down around town.

A tree was blown down on Phillipi Road.

Trees were blown down between Highway 82 East and Millhouse Road.

A tree was blown down on Old Center Church Road.

A tree was blown down on Haley Road at the Two Forks Bridge.

A tree was blown down on Lee Road.

A tree was blown down on Womble Road.

Facebook photos showed minor wind damage to a metal carport, vehicle, and home around 6 miles north-northwest of Manchester.

Barns and outbuildings were damaged and several trees were blown down in Fredonia.

Barns were damaged and several trees were blown down in the Summitville area.

A tSpotter Twitter report indicated a large tree was uprooted on Hillcrest Drive in Tullahoma.

A storm survey by Warren County Emergency Management along with Google Earth high resolution satellite imagery indicated a small but severe 0.6 mile long by 150 yard wide microburst struck far northern Warren County just south of the DeKalb County line. A few trees were blown down towards the east-northeast to the west of Highway 56 south of Meridian Drive. A home east of Highway 56 south of Gene Vaughn Road suffered severe wind damage, with the front porch and much of the roof blown off. One person inside the home was injured. Debris from the home was blown into fields over 250 yards to the east and northeast. In the backyard of the home, an outbuilding was destroyed, a greenhouse heavily damaged, the roof was blown off a chicken coop, and a barn lost some roof panels. Several trees were also snapped in the yard. No other damage was noted to the north, south, or east of the home. Winds were estimated up to 95 mph.

Trees and power lines were blown down on Capshaw Road.