Tennessee, 2021Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Tennessee, December 10 to 11, 2021
December 10 to 11, 2021 · NWS OHX · 56 events in 20 counties and zones
One of the worst tornado outbreaks ever recorded in the United States struck the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Tennessee Valley from the evening hours on December 10 into the morning hours on December 11, 2021. Across Middle Tennessee, a total of 16 tornadoes were determined to have touched down, making this the 5th largest tornado outbreak on record in Middle Tennessee.
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- 8
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- $13 million
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- None recorded
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One of the worst tornado outbreaks ever recorded in the United States struck the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Tennessee Valley from the evening hours on December 10 into the morning hours on December 11, 2021. Across Middle Tennessee, a total of 16 tornadoes were determined to have touched down, making this the 5th largest tornado outbreak on record in Middle Tennessee. These tornadoes injured 8 people across Middle Tennessee and caused millions of dollars in property and tree damage in many counties. These tornadoes, combined with the 5 tornadoes that occurred just a few days earlier across Middle Tennessee on December 6, 2021, set a new record for the number of tornadoes during the month of December. In addition, many counties that had tornadoes in December 2021 had never recorded a tornado in the month of December before, including Stewart, Humphreys, Cheatham, Wilson, Trousdale, Overton, Pickett, Coffee, and Grundy Counties.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Nashville, TN wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Dec 10, 10:57 PM CST, 53 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 10, 10:57 PM CST, 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1057 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
.UPDATE...
FOR 06Z AVIATION DISCUSSION.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Tornado Watch went out a couple of hours ago and so far, Middle TN
is good shape. However, the environment is changing from one hour
to the next, so things are become more and more favorable for
discrete development through 2 am. Surface based instability is
growing west of I-65, with 500 to 1000 J/Kg already in place.
Along with puh-lenty of deep layer and low-level shear (0-1km
SRHs values of 300-400), what is keeping us quiet right now is the
capping inversion. From the 00Z OHX sounding, there continues to
be a 750 mb cap that is keeping anything from growing out of
control here at home. West of us, it is very apparent that the cap
has broken and discrete supercells (already putting down a couple
of large tornadoes) have developed. Latest LAPS soundings suggest
that the cap is trying its darndest to erode over our far western
counties (it already has in West TN), so as these storms we're
seeing on radar to our west trek eastward, they should be moving
into an environment favorable to maintain their strength. The
current tornado-warned storm looks to miss Middle TN by a little,
but there is additional development directly behind it which could
threaten our western counties by midnight. The most important
thing is for folks to remain weather aware and keep their phones
on as they head to bed as these storms are truckin'. 50-60 mph
speeds mean you may only have minutes to get to shelter in the
event you go under a warning.
The second round of this night is still in the works and coming
together behind the storms I talked about above. We are still
expecting storms to conglomerate and become a QLCS with damaging
straight line wind potential, as well as isolated tornado spinups,
so while this first round could come to an end by the end of the
2 am watch, we won't be out of the woods until very late tonight
or tomorrow morning.
&&
.AVIATION...
06Z TAF DISCUSSION.
No real changes from the previous discussion. A line of strong to
severe storms have formed out a head of the front. Damaging straight line
winds...tornadoes...possible strong...and even some large hail
will be possible. These storms have not cross the Tennessee River
as of 05Z. Have the line reaching CKV between 06-07Z...BNA/MQY
08-09Z and CSV around 12-13Z.
A wind advisory is valid from 03-08Z and this is reflected in the
TAFs with gusts to 35+ kts from the southwest. In addition with
such a strong gradient low level WS up to 50 kts is expected. CIGs
will be LIFR-MVFR before and during the front. Skies will begin
to clear and CIGs will begin to raise at CKV around 12Z BNA/MQY
around 18Z and not closer to 23Z for CSV. Winds will start out
southerly and become northwesterly after the FROPA.
&&
.OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until noon CST Saturday for Bedford-Cannon-
Cheatham-Clay-Coffee-Cumberland-Davidson-De Kalb-Dickson-
Fentress-Giles-Grundy-Hickman-Houston-Humphreys-Jackson-Lawrence-
Lewis-Macon-Marshall-Maury-Montgomery-Overton-Perry-Pickett-
Putnam-Robertson-Rutherford-Smith-Stewart-Sumner-Trousdale-Van
Buren-Warren-Wayne-White-Williamson-Wilson.
&&
DISCUSSION......Unger
AVIATION........12
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 10, 2:24 PM CST, 9 hours 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Nashville TN
224 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
TNZ005>011-023>034-056>066-075-077>080-093>095-112030-
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Pickett-Houston-
Humphreys-Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-Jackson-
Putnam-Overton-Fentress-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury-
Marshall-Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-White-Cumberland-Bedford-Coffee-
Warren-Grundy-Van Buren-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
224 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middle Tennessee.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Strong to severe storms are expected late this evening through
Saturday morning. The highest threat for any tornadoes is for areas
west of I-65, but all of Middle TN could see damaging straight line
winds, isolated tornadoes, and hail. Storms could begin as early as
10pm and last through noon on Saturday. While brief heavy rainfall is
possible, flooding is unlikely.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Some strong to severe storms could still be ongoing Saturday morning
mainly along and east of I-65. The main threats with storms in this
time frame will be damaging winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed. Please relay any
information about observed severe weather to the NWS while following
all local, state, and CDC guidelines.
11
Tornado, Stewart
- When
- December 10, 11:50 PM CST to December 11, 12:11 AM CST
- Where
- Stewart County, 1.83 mi SW of Henry to 5.25 mi NE of Big Rock
- Rating
- EF2
- Path length
- 21.9 mi
- Path width
- 400 yd
- Continued into
- Christian, Ky (PAH)
- Injuries
- 4 direct, 0 indirect
- Property damage
- $2.0 million
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.503, -88.045
This major, long-track EF-3 tornado first touched down in Newbern near Washington Street in west Tennessee. The tornado moved northeast, uprooting and snapping numerous trees along its path. Several homes had significant roof damage. The tornado initially produced EF-1 damage but while progressing northeast, it continued to strengthen to EF-3 as it approached Dresden. Several buildings and homes in downtown Dresden suffered significant damage or were completely destroyed. The tornado slightly weakened and moved northeast toward Paris Landing and eventually crossed the Tennessee River. 5 people were injured in west Tennessee. The tornado clipped the Fort Donelson National Battlefield area of extreme southeastern Calloway County, Kentucky where it blew down several trees, then crossed the Tennessee River into the Land Between the Lakes area of Stewart County and did massive tree damage to heavily wooded areas uprooting thousands of trees along its path. The tornado struck a well constructed single family brick home near Bear Creek where it took off the roof and top story. It then continued to travel northeast where it passed Indian Branch and Morgan Branch where it continued to uproot trees and destroyed some farm outbuildings, lifted the roofs off of some single and double wide mobile homes and completely flattened some barns and single wide structures. The most widespread and severe damage in Stewart County was between Indian Branch and Morgan Branch to the south of Bumpus Mills. The tornado then continued northeast across the far northwest corner of Fort Campbell Army Base continuing to blow down trees before moving into Kentucky. The tornado received a maximum rating of EF2 in Stewart County, and 4 people were injured. The tornado passed just south of the city of Lafayette, Kentucky where it immediately struck a barn and knocked down several electrical transmission lines. The tornado tracked northeast over mostly open country before causing significant damage to several homes off of Boddie Road and Darnell Road. More significant damage occurred to several homes, farm outbuildings, and structures on Palmyra Road. A mobile home was completely demolished and significant roofing damage was done to a brick home on Herndon Oak Grove Road. As the tornado approached Interstate 24, mostly tree damage was observed with a few structures impacted as well. Once the tornado crossed Fort Campbell Blvd, additional damage to electrical transmission lines was observed including over a dozen wood poles snapped. The tornado continued northeast causing mostly tree damage before completely destroying four tobacco barns and damaging three equipment garages off of Bradshaw Road. Two other buildings were also heavily damaged along with multiple silos destroyed. Damage estimates were in the millions according to the owners for just this one farm. The tornado then took straight aim for the city of Pembroke where significant tree damage was observed along with multiple houses with roof damage. Once the tornado moved out of Pembroke, two mobile homes were completely destroyed with the occupants injured. The tornado then crossed into Todd County where mostly tree damage and damage to farm/outbuildings were observed. The tornado then lifted just before impacting the city of Elkton where straight-line winds became dominant. The tornado received a maximum rating of EF2 in Christian County and EF1 in Todd County, and 4 people were injured. The next tornado then touched back down just to the east across the Todd/Logan County line. Total path length of this tornado was around 123 miles.
Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery
- When
- December 11, 12:24 AM CST
- Where
- Montgomery County, Clarksville Arpt
- Measured
- 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- ASOS
- Coordinates
- 36.620, -87.420
Clarksville Outlaw Field ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 53 knots (61 mph).
Tornado, Perry
- When
- December 11, 2:15 AM CST to 2:20 AM CST
- Where
- Perry County, 4.98 mi NNE of Pine View to 4.98 mi NW of Lobelville
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 5.67 mi
- Path width
- 100 yd
- Continued into
- Humphreys, Tn (OHX)
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 35.792, -87.885
Damage from this tornado started in northern Perry County with some uprooted trees and damage to an outbuilding noted along Crooked Creek Road. A swath of uprooted trees could also be seen on NASA satellite imagery between Crooked Creek Road and Highway 13 across the Walker Hollow and Lott Hollow areas. Continuing northeast, the tornado blew down more trees and damaged outbuildings along Red Bank Road before moving into Humphreys County, where a RV was overturned and roof torn off a barn along Highway 13. The tornado strengthened as it moved through rural forests towards I-40, with thousands of snapped and uprooted trees noted on high resolution satellite imagery near and south of the interstate. Crossing I-40 near mile marker 146 and Barren Hollow Road, the tornado continued blowing down thousands of trees as it pushed northeast. The tornado crossed into far northwest Hickman County and continued to blow down hundreds of trees along Duck River Road and Epperson Hollow Road before lifting west of Spence Hollow Road. Total path length of this tornado was around 15.16 miles. Based on newly available high resolution satellite imagery in March 2023, this tornado was upgraded to EF-2 due to the extreme tree damage between Highway 13 and I-40, and the path length and width were also increased.
Thunderstorm Wind, Perry
- When
- December 11, 2:20 AM CST
- Where
- Perry County, Lobelville
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.780, -87.750
Trees and power lines were blown down in Lobelville. Power outages were reported throughout Perry County.
Tornado, Humphreys
- When
- December 11, 2:20 AM CST to 2:27 AM CST
- Where
- Humphreys County, 1.02 mi ENE of Pruette Spg to 4.88 mi SSW of Bold Spgs
- Rating
- EF2
- Path length
- 7.22 mi
- Path width
- 600 yd
- Continued into
- Hickman, Tn (OHX)
- Property damage
- $100,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 35.837, -87.804
Damage from this tornado started in northern Perry County with some uprooted trees and damage to an outbuilding noted along Crooked Creek Road. A swath of uprooted trees could also be seen on NASA satellite imagery between Crooked Creek Road and Highway 13 across the Walker Hollow and Lott Hollow areas. Continuing northeast, the tornado blew down more trees and damaged outbuildings along Red Bank Road before moving into Humphreys County, where a RV was overturned and roof torn off a barn along Highway 13. The tornado strengthened as it moved through rural forests towards I-40, with thousands of snapped and uprooted trees noted on high resolution satellite imagery near and south of the interstate. Crossing I-40 near mile marker 146 and Barren Hollow Road, the tornado continued blowing down thousands of trees as it pushed northeast. The tornado crossed into far northwest Hickman County and continued to blow down hundreds of trees along Duck River Road and Epperson Hollow Road before lifting west of Spence Hollow Road. Total path length of this tornado was around 15.16 miles. Based on newly available high resolution satellite imagery in March 2023, this tornado was upgraded to EF-2 due to the extreme tree damage between Highway 13 and I-40, and the path length and width were also increased.
Tornado, Hickman
- When
- December 11, 2:27 AM CST to 2:30 AM CST
- Where
- Hickman County, 2.31 mi N of Only to 3.35 mi NNE of Only
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 2.27 mi
- Path width
- 400 yd
- Property damage
- $25,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 35.903, -87.707
Damage from this tornado started in northern Perry County with some uprooted trees and damage to an outbuilding noted along Crooked Creek Road. A swath of uprooted trees could also be seen on NASA satellite imagery between Crooked Creek Road and Highway 13 across the Walker Hollow and Lott Hollow areas. Continuing northeast, the tornado blew down more trees and damaged outbuildings along Red Bank Road before moving into Humphreys County, where a RV was overturned and roof torn off a barn along Highway 13. The tornado strengthened as it moved through rural forests towards I-40, with thousands of snapped and uprooted trees noted on high resolution satellite imagery near and south of the interstate. Crossing I-40 near mile marker 146 and Barren Hollow Road, the tornado continued blowing down thousands of trees as it pushed northeast. The tornado crossed into far northwest Hickman County and continued to blow down hundreds of trees along Duck River Road and Epperson Hollow Road before lifting west of Spence Hollow Road. Total path length of this tornado was around 15.16 miles. Based on newly available high resolution satellite imagery in March 2023, this tornado was upgraded to EF-2 due to the extreme tree damage between Highway 13 and I-40, and the path length and width were also increased.
Tornado, Hickman
- When
- December 11, 2:32 AM CST to 2:39 AM CST
- Where
- Hickman County, 3.67 mi NW of Spot to 3.92 mi NNW of Pinewood
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 8.54 mi
- Path width
- 400 yd
- Property damage
- $50,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 35.920, -87.642
This tornado touched down in far northwest Hickman County east of Spencer Hollow Road and moved northeast across Pewitt Hollow Road, Berryman Hollow Road, I-40 near Old Salt Lick Road, and Old Beaver Creek Road before ending west of Garners Creek Road. The track of this tornado was determined using high resolution NASA satellite imagery. Numerous trees were uprooted along the path which closed I-40 for many hours. No structure damage was reported in this very rural area. Based on newly available high resolution satellite imagery, this tornado was upgraded to EF-1 in March 2023 due to the large number of trees blown down, and the path adjusted, widened and extended to the west by 1 mile.
Thunderstorm Wind, Perry
- When
- December 11, 2:35 AM CST
- Where
- Perry County, Linden
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $3,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 35.620, -87.850
A Facebook report indicate tree limbs were blown down and outdoor animal pens were damaged near Linden.
Tornado, Hickman
- When
- December 11, 2:40 AM CST to 2:41 AM CST
- Where
- Hickman County, 4.05 mi N of Pinewood to 4.62 mi NNE of Pinewood
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 1.04 mi
- Path width
- 200 yd
- Continued into
- Dickson, Tn (OHX)
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 35.979, -87.480
This strong EF-2 tornado began in extreme northern Hickman County south of I-40, then tracked northeast across Plunders Creek Road and Brambling Springs Road where it blew down numerous trees. The tornado crossed I-40 near mile marker 166 along Piney Road where it snapped and uprooted dozens of trees on N Mount Sinai Road. The most intense damage occurred on Murrell Drive where multiple homes were heavily damaged or destroyed as they shifted off of their foundations, experienced extensive roof damage, or had exterior walls collapse. In addition to the structural damage, hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted in the same area. The tornado continued northeast damaging trees on Lena Road, and causing roof damage to homes on Stephen Street and Ridgecrest Drive. The storm crossed Highway 46, damaging the roof and exterior of the Renaissance Center and snapping electric poles along Printwood Drive. It weakened from that point, damaging multiple trees before dissipating just south of downtown Burns. The track of this tornado was extended using high resolution NASA satellite imagery, with a total path length of 10.87 miles.
Tornado, Dickson
- When
- December 11, 2:41 AM CST to 2:51 AM CST
- Where
- Dickson County, 1.37 mi SE of Oak Grove to 0.44 mi E of Burns
- Rating
- EF2
- Path length
- 9.83 mi
- Path width
- 500 yd
- Injuries
- 2 direct, 0 indirect
- Property damage
- $2.0 million
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 35.986, -87.463
This strong EF-2 tornado began in extreme northern Hickman County south of I-40, then tracked northeast across Plunders Creek Road and Brambling Springs Road where it blew down numerous trees. The tornado crossed I-40 near mile marker 166 along Piney Road where it snapped and uprooted dozens of trees on N Mount Sinai Road. The most intense damage occurred on Murrell Drive where multiple homes were heavily damaged or destroyed as they shifted off of their foundations, experienced extensive roof damage, or had exterior walls collapse. In addition to the structural damage, hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted in the same area. The tornado continued northeast damaging trees on Lena Road, and causing roof damage to homes on Stephen Street and Ridgecrest Drive. The storm crossed Highway 46, damaging the roof and exterior of the Renaissance Center and snapping electric poles along Printwood Drive. It weakened from that point, damaging multiple trees before dissipating just south of downtown Burns. The track of this tornado was extended using high resolution NASA satellite imagery, with a total path length of 10.87 miles.
Tornado, Dickson
- When
- December 11, 2:49 AM CST to 2:54 AM CST
- Where
- Dickson County, 1.43 mi ENE of Tidwell to 2.11 mi ESE of Bakersworks
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 5.41 mi
- Path width
- 175 yd
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.026, -87.305
This tornado developed just southeast of the Dickson tornado to the north of I-40 near mile marker 175. Damage was seen on Garton Road where there were large branches broken off trees. The tornado continued northeast where more uprooted trees were seen along Highway 96 and Beech Grove Way. More trees continued to be blown down further to the northeast along JC Brown Road, Johnny Hall Road, and Bakers Work Road before the tornado lifted along Bakers Lewis Road. Based on newly available high resolution satellite imagery, this tornado's rating was changed to EF-0 in March 2023.
Thunderstorm Wind, Dickson
- When
- December 11, 2:55 AM CST to 2:59 AM CST
- Where
- Dickson County, 2.72 mi E of Bakersworks to 3.19 mi SE of White Bluff
- Measured
- 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.075, -87.222
A large downburst blew down numerous trees from White Bluff Road eastward to the Cheatham County line, to the south of the EF-2 Kingston Springs tornado track.
Tornado, Dickson
- When
- December 11, 2:57 AM CST to 2:59 AM CST
- Where
- Dickson County, 1.72 mi ESE of White Bluff to 2.72 mi ESE of White Bluff
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 1.23 mi
- Path width
- 100 yd
- Continued into
- Cheatham, Tn (OHX)
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.106, -87.194
This EF-2 tornado touched down near Highway 70 between White Bluff and Kingston Springs, blowing down a few trees and causing roof damage to a few homes in Dickson County. Moving into Cheatham County while staying north of Highway 70, there was severe roof damage to homes on Sneed Road and dozens of trees were snapped. Many more homes and a few businesses and churches suffered roof damage and dozens of trees were blown down further to the east along Highway 70, Butterworth Road, and Old Butterworth Road. Several outbuildings collapsed, more homes and churches were damaged, and power poles blown down further eastward along Highway 70 and Cedar Hill Road. The tornado continued northeastward across rural areas of southeastern Cheatham County, blowing down more trees and damaging roofs and outbuildings along Sams Creek Road, Indian Springs Road and Pond Creek Road before the tornado lifted just east of the Davidson County line. The track of this tornado was adjusted using high resolution NASA satellite imagery. Total path length of this tornado was 12.61 miles.
Tornado, Cheatham
- When
- December 11, 2:59 AM CST to 3:10 AM CST
- Where
- Cheatham County, 1.42 mi WSW of Bell Town to 4.44 mi SSE of Gravelotte
- Rating
- EF2
- Path length
- 11.07 mi
- Path width
- 400 yd
- Continued into
- Davidson, Tn (OHX)
- Injuries
- 1 direct, 0 indirect
- Property damage
- $1.5 million
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.111, -87.173
This EF-2 tornado touched down near Highway 70 between White Bluff and Kingston Springs, blowing down a few trees and causing roof damage to a few homes in Dickson County. Moving into Cheatham County while staying north of Highway 70, there was severe roof damage to homes on Sneed Road and dozens of trees were snapped. Many more homes and a few businesses and churches suffered roof damage and dozens of trees were blown down further to the east along Highway 70, Butterworth Road, and Old Butterworth Road. Several outbuildings collapsed, more homes and churches were damaged, and power poles blown down further eastward along Highway 70 and Cedar Hill Road. The tornado continued northeastward across rural areas of southeastern Cheatham County, blowing down more trees and damaging roofs and outbuildings along Sams Creek Road, Indian Springs Road and Pond Creek Road before the tornado lifted just east of the Davidson County line. The track of this tornado was adjusted using high resolution NASA satellite imagery. Total path length of this tornado was 12.61 miles.
Thunderstorm Wind, Cheatham
- When
- December 11, 2:59 AM CST to 3:01 AM CST
- Where
- Cheatham County, 1.35 mi WSW of Craggie Hope to 0.37 mi NE of Craggie Hope
- Measured
- 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.094, -87.173
A large downburst blew down numerous trees from the Dickson County line eastward across Parker Road and Craggie Hope Road, to the south of the EF-2 Kingston Springs tornado track.
Tornado, Davidson
- When
- December 11, 3:10 AM CST to 3:11 AM CST
- Where
- Davidson County, 5.25 mi SW of Scottsboro to 4.97 mi SW of Scottsboro
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.31 mi
- Path width
- 100 yd
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.170, -86.991
This EF-2 tornado touched down near Highway 70 between White Bluff and Kingston Springs, blowing down a few trees and causing roof damage to a few homes in Dickson County. Moving into Cheatham County while staying north of Highway 70, there was severe roof damage to homes on Sneed Road and dozens of trees were snapped. Many more homes and a few businesses and churches suffered roof damage and dozens of trees were blown down further to the east along Highway 70, Butterworth Road, and Old Butterworth Road. Several outbuildings collapsed, more homes and churches were damaged, and power poles blown down further eastward along Highway 70 and Cedar Hill Road. The tornado continued northeastward across rural areas of southeastern Cheatham County, blowing down more trees and damaging roofs and outbuildings along Sams Creek Road, Indian Springs Road and Pond Creek Road before the tornado lifted just east of the Davidson County line. The track of this tornado was adjusted using high resolution NASA satellite imagery. Total path length of this tornado was 12.61 miles.
Tornado, Davidson
- When
- December 11, 3:12 AM CST to 3:21 AM CST
- Where
- Davidson County, 3.43 mi SW of Scottsboro to 2.8 mi SW of Madison
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 9 mi
- Path width
- 300 yd
- Property damage
- $250,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.182, -86.959
This wide but weak tornado touched down in western Davidson County near Cub Creek Road and moved eastward across Bells Bend and Cockrill Bend just north of John Tune Airport, crossing the Cumberland River twice and blowing down numerous trees. Moving across the Cumberland River a third time, the tornado moved into the Bordeaux area of northwest Nashville where it caused major roof damage to a church, damaged a nursery, and damaged the roofs of numerous homes from Briley Parkway northeastward across Highway 12, Clarksville Pike, and Buena Vista Pike before lifting near Whites Creek Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind, Williamson
- When
- December 11, 3:18 AM CST
- Where
- Williamson County, 5.83 mi N of Mallorys
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.033, -86.783
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the Brentwood area.
Thunderstorm Wind, Williamson
- When
- December 11, 3:19 AM CST
- Where
- Williamson County, 3.36 mi NNE of Mallorys
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.996, -86.781
A half-dozen trees were snapped near Concord Road at Wilson Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind, Davidson
- When
- December 11, 3:19 AM CST to 3:27 AM CST
- Where
- Davidson County, 0.6 mi NE of Brentwood to 1.49 mi S of (Bna)nashville Metro
- Measured
- 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $1.0 million
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.036, -86.773
Severe straight-line winds caused sporadic wind damage throughout a roughly 6 mile wide swath across much of the southeast Nashville areas of Brentwood, Crieve Hall, the Ellington Ag Center, Nippers Corner, Antioch, Nashboro village, and around the nashville intl airport. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, and several homes and apartment complexes suffered roof damage. Winds were estimated between 60-80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Williamson
- When
- December 11, 3:19 AM CST
- Where
- Williamson County, 5.63 mi NNE of Mallorys
- Measured
- 60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 36.027, -86.767
CWOP home weather station EW9547 on Wardley Park Lane measured a wind gust of 69 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Davidson
- When
- December 11, 3:22 AM CST
- Where
- Davidson County, Nashville
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $2.0 million
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 36.170, -86.780
Trees and power lines were blown down across Davidson County. Around 80,000 customers lost power. Nashville Electric Service reported $2,875,057 in damage to utilities across Davidson County, with much of this damage done by the 5 tornadoes and large severe downburst that struck the county.
Thunderstorm Wind, Davidson
- When
- December 11, 3:25 AM CST to 3:27 AM CST
- Where
- Davidson County, 0.69 mi NW of Maplewood to 2.05 mi SW of Amqui
- Measured
- 74 kt (85 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $250,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.237, -86.729
Severe straight-line winds caused significant damage in Madison across a roughly 1/2 mile wide by 2 mile long swath from Briley Parkway at Gallatin Pike northeastward to Neelys Bend Road. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, especially in the National Cemetery and Spring Hill Cemetery. The roof was blown off part of the St. Joseph School, and a large sign was blown down on Gallatin Pike. Several homes also suffered minor roof damage. Winds were estimated up to 85 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Davidson
- When
- December 11, 3:28 AM CST
- Where
- Davidson County, (Bna)nashville Metro
- Measured
- 68 kt (78 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- ASOS
- Coordinates
- 36.130, -86.680
Nashville International Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 78 mph. This is the third highest wind gust ever measured at the airport.
Thunderstorm Wind, Davidson
- When
- December 11, 3:28 AM CST
- Where
- Davidson County, 0.66 mi E of (Bna)nashville Metro
- Measured
- 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $25,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 36.130, -86.668
Some wind damage occurred at the Nashville International Airport terminal which is under construction for expansion, with construction debris reported on the terminal access roads.
Tornado, Davidson
- When
- December 11, 3:30 AM CST to 3:31 AM CST
- Where
- Davidson County, 0.5 mi WNW of Old Hickory to 0.75 mi NNE of Old Hickory
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.92 mi
- Path width
- 150 yd
- Continued into
- Sumner, Tn (OHX)
- Property damage
- $250,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.264, -86.658
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Old Hickory on Martingale Drive and moved northeast across Fowler Street, Orchard Drive, Wilmington Street, Richmond Street, 4th Street, and Jones Circle, uprooting several large trees, causing roof damage to multiple homes, and damaging outbuildings. The tornado then moved across Old Hickory Lake and downed power lines and trees from Walton Ferry to Sanders Ferry Road in Hendersonville. The heaviest damage occurred on Private Drive, Cumberland Hills Drive and Lake Valley Road where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and homes received significant roof damage. The tornado continued east, crossing Old Hickory Lake once again and downing trees and power lines on Carter Lane in north Mt. Juliet. The storm weakened and lifted on Saundersville Ferry Road near Crosswinds Drive. Total path length of this tornado was 6.82 miles.
Tornado, Davidson
- When
- December 11, 3:31 AM CST to 3:34 AM CST
- Where
- Davidson County, 1.41 mi NW of Seven Pts to 1.61 mi ENE of Stone River
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 3.4 mi
- Path width
- 75 yd
- Continued into
- Wilson, Tn (OHX)
- Property damage
- $250,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.142, -86.590
This EF-1 tornado touched down on the east side of Percy Priest Lake near Cooks Landing Court and Stewarts Ferry Pike in Davidson County, and moved north-northeast generally along New Hope Road. Many trees were uprooted with EF-0 roof and siding damage to several homes in Davidson County. The tornado strengthened to EF-1 and turned more northeastward as it crossed into Wilson County, causing minor to moderate damage to numerous homes in the Cobblestone Landing and Eagle Trace subdivisions. One home on Partridge Drive suffered severe damage with the garage and east side of the house being blown out. Further to the northeast, dozens of trees were uprooted along Old Lebanon Dirt Road and Division Street, and Mount Juliet Elementary School suffered minor roof damage. The most significant damage occurred in the Willoughby Station subdivision as dozens of homes between Melbourne Terrace and Greenhill Road received minor to moderate roof and exterior damage, and one person was injured by flying glass. The tornado weakened as it continued northeast, but continued to blown down trees and cause EF-0 damage to homes in the Vernon Hills subdivision and along Wilson Drive and Tate Lane. The tornado apparently lifted after crossing Lebanon Road west of Mount Juliet Road. Wilson County Emergency Management reported a total of 163 homes were damaged in Wilson County. Total path length of this tornado was 7.67 miles.
Tornado, Sumner
- When
- December 11, 3:31 AM CST to 3:37 AM CST
- Where
- Sumner County, 0.75 mi NNE of Old Hickory to 5.76 mi ENE of Lakewood
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 5.9 mi
- Path width
- 150 yd
- Property damage
- $1.5 million
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.269, -86.643
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Old Hickory on Martingale Drive and moved northeast across Fowler Street, Orchard Drive, Wilmington Street, Richmond Street, 4th Street, and Jones Circle, uprooting several large trees, causing roof damage to multiple homes, and damaging outbuildings. The tornado then moved across Old Hickory Lake and downed power lines and trees from Walton Ferry to Sanders Ferry Road in Hendersonville. The heaviest damage occurred on Private Drive, Cumberland Hills Drive and Lake Valley Road where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and homes received significant roof damage. The tornado continued east, crossing Old Hickory Lake once again and downing trees and power lines on Carter Lane in north Mt. Juliet. The storm weakened and lifted on Saundersville Ferry Road near Crosswinds Drive. Total path length of this tornado was 6.82 miles.
Tornado, Davidson
- When
- December 11, 3:33 AM CST to 3:35 AM CST
- Where
- Davidson County, 1.15 mi S of Hermitage to 0.38 mi SSW of Stone River
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 1.38 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Property damage
- $250,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.163, -86.622
This brief tornado touched down near the Stones River at I-40 in Hermitage and moved northeast, causing minor roof and siding damage to numerous homes in the Riverwood and adjacent subdivisions. More homes were damaged on Seville Drive, several trees were uprooted, and multiple buildings at the Cherry Creek and Canyon Ridge apartments suffered roof and exterior damage. The roof of a medical building on Central Pike at Old Hickory Blvd was also damaged before the tornado lifted.
Tornado, Wilson
- When
- December 11, 3:34 AM CST to 3:39 AM CST
- Where
- Wilson County, 3.07 mi SSW of Green Hill to 0.21 mi NW of Silver Bottom
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 4.27 mi
- Path width
- 100 yd
- Injuries
- 1 direct, 0 indirect
- Property damage
- $1.0 million
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.190, -86.574
This EF-1 tornado touched down on the east side of Percy Priest Lake near Cooks Landing Court and Stewarts Ferry Pike in Davidson County, and moved north-northeast generally along New Hope Road. Many trees were uprooted with EF-0 roof and siding damage to several homes in Davidson County. The tornado strengthened to EF-1 and turned more northeastward as it crossed into Wilson County, causing minor to moderate damage to numerous homes in the Cobblestone Landing and Eagle Trace subdivisions. One home on Partridge Drive suffered severe damage with the garage and east side of the house being blown out. Further to the northeast, dozens of trees were uprooted along Old Lebanon Dirt Road and Division Street, and a fire station and Mount Juliet Elementary School suffered minor roof damage. The most significant damage occurred in the Willoughby Station subdivision as dozens of homes between Melbourne Terrace and Greenhill Road received minor to moderate roof and exterior damage, and one person was injured by flying glass. The tornado weakened as it continued northeast, but continued to blown down trees and cause EF-0 damage to homes in the Vernon Hills subdivision and along Wilson Drive and Tate Lane. The tornado apparently lifted after crossing Lebanon Road west of Mount Juliet Road. Wilson County Emergency Management reported a total of 163 homes were damaged in Wilson County. Total path length of this tornado was 7.67 miles.
Thunderstorm Wind, Rutherford
- When
- December 11, 3:37 AM CST
- Where
- Rutherford County, 0.9 mi SSW of Sandhill
- Measured
- 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.018, -86.556
Trees were blown down in parts of LaVergne including a tree on a house on Pearcy Street.
Thunderstorm Wind, Rutherford
- When
- December 11, 3:37 AM CST
- Where
- Rutherford County, 0.69 mi S of Sandhill
- Measured
- 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 36.020, -86.550
Twitter photos showed a tree fell on a house on George Thomas Drive in La Vergne.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wilson
- When
- December 11, 3:38 AM CST
- Where
- Wilson County, 1.43 mi W of Beckwith
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- NWS Employee
- Coordinates
- 36.216, -86.495
Three metals signs at Mt Juliet High School had welds broken where they were cemented into concrete. Structural engineer estimated winds of at least 70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wilson
- When
- December 11, 3:39 AM CST
- Where
- Wilson County, Mt Juliet
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 36.200, -86.520
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Mount Juliet and some homes and apartments suffered minor roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind, Sumner
- When
- December 11, 3:39 AM CST
- Where
- Sumner County, 1.25 mi SW of Gallatin
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.388, -86.467
Straight line winds damaged several homes and blew down numerous trees along Long Hollow Pike and adjacent side streets between Highway 109 and downtown Gallatin. Winds were estimated up to 70 mph.
Tornado, Sumner
- When
- December 11, 3:42 AM CST to 3:48 AM CST
- Where
- Sumner County, 2.58 mi S of Graball to 0.79 mi SW of Bethpage
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 6.21 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Property damage
- $25,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.443, -86.436
This EF-0 tornado touched down on Lindsey Hollow Road and moved northeast toward Phosphate Lane where a few trees were snapped or uprooted, an outbuilding was destroyed, and the roof of a home was damaged. The tornado continued northeast causing tree damage along Wrights Lane and South Dry Fork Road. It damaged a few more trees before lifting at Highway 31E near Hinton Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wilson
- When
- December 11, 3:43 AM CST
- Where
- Wilson County, 0.82 mi SSW of Horn Spgs
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 36.219, -86.376
Numerous trees were blown down and a few homes suffered minor roof damage on Orchard Hill Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wilson
- When
- December 11, 3:43 AM CST
- Where
- Wilson County, 1.06 mi NE of Cairo Bend
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 36.241, -86.387
Several trees were blown down and a few homes suffered minor roof damage on Cherry Blossom Way.
Thunderstorm Wind, Rutherford
- When
- December 11, 3:48 AM CST
- Where
- Rutherford County, Smyrna Arpt
- Measured
- 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- AWOS
- Coordinates
- 36.000, -86.520
Smyrna Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph).
Tornado, Wilson
- When
- December 11, 3:48 AM CST to 3:49 AM CST
- Where
- Wilson County, 2.97 mi NNE of Oakland to 3.22 mi WNW of Hunters Pt
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.66 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Continued into
- Sumner, Tn (OHX)
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.310, -86.330
This small EF-0 tornado was determined through a combination of NWS storm surveys, NASA satellite imagery, and radar data, and touched down near Belotes Ferry Road in far northern Wilson County where it blew down a few trees. The tornado crossed the Cumberland River into the Belotes Bend area of Sumner County where it blew down dozens of trees in a narrow swath across inaccessible rural areas south of Harsh Lane and Preacher Robertson Road. The tornado again crossed the Cumberland River back into Wilson County where it continued to blow down trees in the Lytles Bend area west of Canoe Branch Road before lifting. Total path length of this tornado was 3.07 miles.
Tornado, Sumner
- When
- December 11, 3:49 AM CST to 3:50 AM CST
- Where
- Sumner County, 3.22 mi WNW of Hunters Pt to 2.52 mi NW of Hunters Pt
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 1.72 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Continued into
- Wilson, Tn (OHX)
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.318, -86.323
This small EF-0 tornado was determined through a combination of NWS storm surveys, NASA satellite imagery, and radar data, and touched down near Belotes Ferry Road in far northern Wilson County where it blew down a few trees. The tornado crossed the Cumberland River into the Belotes Bend area of Sumner County where it blew down dozens of trees in a narrow swath across inaccessible rural areas south of Harsh Lane and Preacher Robertson Road. The tornado again crossed the Cumberland River back into Wilson County where it continued to blow down trees in the Lytles Bend area west of Canoe Branch Road before lifting. Total path length of this tornado was 3.07 miles.
Tornado, Wilson
- When
- December 11, 3:50 AM CST to 3:51 AM CST
- Where
- Wilson County, 2.52 mi NW of Hunters Pt to 2.45 mi NNW of Hunters Pt
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.69 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.330, -86.296
This small EF-0 tornado was determined through a combination of NWS storm surveys, NASA satellite imagery, and radar data, and touched down near Belotes Ferry Road in far northern Wilson County where it blew down a few trees. The tornado crossed the Cumberland River into the Belotes Bend area of Sumner County where it blew down dozens of trees in a narrow swath across inaccessible rural areas south of Harsh Lane and Preacher Robertson Road. The tornado again crossed the Cumberland River back into Wilson County where it continued to blow down trees in the Lytles Bend area west of Canoe Branch Road before lifting. Total path length of this tornado was 3.07 miles.
Thunderstorm Wind, Smith
- When
- December 11, 3:54 AM CST
- Where
- Smith County, Riddleton
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $3,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 36.320, -86.020
A Twitter report indicated a tree fell onto a car on Rome Road in Riddleton.
Tornado, Smith
- When
- December 11, 4:04 AM CST to 4:10 AM CST
- Where
- Smith County, 0.64 mi SSW of South Carthage to 2.22 mi SE of Donoho
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 7.18 mi
- Path width
- 75 yd
- Continued into
- Jackson, Tn (OHX)
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.242, -85.955
This EF-0 tornado touched down on Bright Avenue in South Carthage and moved northeast along the east side of Carthage uprooting several small trees and snapping large tree limbs on Upper Ferry Road, McGinness Avenue, Hillcrest Drive, Skyline Drive, Ridgeway Drive, and Cumberland Mine Road. The tornado then crossed the Horseshoe Bend of the Cumberland River blowing down several trees, then moved across McClures Bend of the Cumberland River and caused tree damage and moderate roof damage to a structure on McClures Bend Lane. The tornado continued east, crossing Sullivan Bend and the Cumberland River yet again before lifting on Waynick Road in Jackson County where it caused minor tree damage. Total path length of this tornado was 7.35 miles.
Tornado, Jackson
- When
- December 11, 4:10 AM CST to 4:11 AM CST
- Where
- Jackson County, 1.33 mi NW of Corinth to 1.28 mi NW of Corinth
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.17 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.294, -85.846
This EF-0 tornado touched down on Bright Avenue in South Carthage and moved northeast along the east side of Carthage uprooting several small trees and snapping large tree limbs on Upper Ferry Road, McGinness Avenue, Hillcrest Drive, Skyline Drive, Ridgeway Drive, and Cumberland Mine Road. The tornado then crossed the Horseshoe Bend of the Cumberland River blowing down several trees, then moved across McClures Bend of the Cumberland River and caused tree damage and moderate roof damage to a structure on McClures Bend Lane. The tornado continued east, crossing Sullivan Bend and the Cumberland River yet again before lifting on Waynick Road in Jackson County where it caused minor tree damage. Total path length of this tornado was 7.35 miles.
Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson
- When
- December 11, 4:12 AM CST
- Where
- Jackson County, Granville
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- 911 Call Center
- Coordinates
- 36.270, -85.800
Trees were blown down across Jackson County with many blown down in the Granville area.
Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson
- When
- December 11, 4:19 AM CST
- Where
- Jackson County, Gainesboro
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- 911 Call Center
- Coordinates
- 36.350, -85.650
A 40 foot by 60 foot pole barn was destroyed in Gainesboro.
Tornado, Clay
- When
- December 11, 4:20 AM CST to 4:26 AM CST
- Where
- Clay County, 0.22 mi WNW of Hermitage Spgs to 0.6 mi W of Boles
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 5.78 mi
- Path width
- 75 yd
- Continued into
- Monroe, Ky (LMK)
- Property damage
- $500,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 36.581, -85.774
This EF-1 tornado touched down in Hermitage Springs just south of Highway 52 where it uprooted trees. Moving along and just north of Highway 52, the tornado continued to blow down trees and causing shingle damage to multiple homes. The worst damage occurred along Old Clementsville Road where four large agricultural buildings were destroyed. The tornado continued northeast, damaging the roof of a home on Clementsville Road. Scattered tree damage was noted as the path continued into Monroe County, Kentucky, where it caused EF-0 damage to a barn and trees along Beech Groves Boles Road. The tornado continued to weaken as it moved northeast damaging a few trees before lifting near Verona Road east of Hestand, Kentucky. The path length in Tennessee was around 5.78 miles, with a total path length of 11.16 miles.
Thunderstorm Wind, Overton
- When
- December 11, 4:31 AM CST
- Where
- Overton County, 1.52 mi SSW of Hilham
- Measured
- 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $1,000
- Reported by
- 911 Call Center
- Coordinates
- 36.400, -85.442
A tree fell across Highway 136.
Thunderstorm Wind, Overton
- When
- December 11, 4:37 AM CST
- Where
- Overton County, Livingston Arpt
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 36.400, -85.320
Trees and power lines were blown down in and around Livingston and Rickman.
Thunderstorm Wind, Pickett
- When
- December 11, 4:49 AM CST
- Where
- Pickett County, 0.48 mi NNW of Byrdstown
- Measured
- 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $1,000
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 36.577, -85.132
A large tree was blown down near Pickett County High School.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence
- When
- December 11, 5:10 AM CST
- Where
- Lawrence County, Lawrenceburg
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 35.250, -87.330
Several trees were blown down across Lawrence County. A CWOP home weather station in Lawrenceburg measured a wind gust of 54 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Giles
- When
- December 11, 6:14 AM CST
- Where
- Giles County, Prospect
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 35.030, -87.000
A few trees were blown down in and around Prospect.
Tornado, Giles
- When
- December 11, 6:17 AM CST to 6:22 AM CST
- Where
- Giles County, 0.33 mi ENE of Poplar Hill to 1.21 mi E of Elkton
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 4.99 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Property damage
- $20,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 35.031, -86.964
This EF-0 tornado touched down near Old Poplar School Road where it blew the sheet metal roofing off a small church. NASA satellite imagery showed the tornado continued northeast across Poplar Hill Road, Kelley Road, and Beasley Branch Road where it blew down numerous trees. Along Witt Road, some shingles were lost on a house, the roof of a shed was blown off and a few trees were uprooted or had large branches snapped off. The tornado continued east-northeast and paralleled the Elk River uprooting additional trees and snapping large branches. The tornado blew a semi truck off of I-65 before lifting just east of I-65 near Dixon Town Road.
Tornado, Grundy
- When
- December 11, 7:39 AM CST to 7:48 AM CST
- Where
- Grundy County, 0.7 mi WSW of Dogtown to 0.65 mi SSE of Barkertown
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 8.92 mi
- Path width
- 100 yd
- Property damage
- $50,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 35.347, -85.712
The tornado touched down in Coalmont and quickly produced 90 mph winds that uprooted many trees on Freemont Road. It moved northeast and blew out the walls of a metal building structure and downed additional trees on 20th Avenue South near Highway 108. The tornado weakened as it crossed the highway and continued northeast. It uprooted and snapped trees east of Gruetli-Laager before lifting near Cullen Savage Road north of Barkertown Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Grundy
- When
- December 11, 7:48 AM CST
- Where
- Grundy County, Barkertown
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 35.400, -85.570
Several trees were blown down in the Barkertown area along Brown Cemetery Road, Rifle Range Road, and adjacent forests.
- Tornado
- A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
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