A widespread severe weather event impacted Middle Tennessee beginning in the early morning hours of May 8, 2024, and continued through the early morning hours of May 9th. During this time frame, numerous rounds of severe weather moved through the area, causing widespread wind damage in nearly every county in Middle Tennessee, hail up to 3 inches in diameter, and four tornadoes.
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Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS OHX wrote it up.
A widespread severe weather event impacted Middle Tennessee beginning in the early morning hours of May 8, 2024, and continued through the early morning hours of May 9th. During this time frame, numerous rounds of severe weather moved through the area, causing widespread wind damage in nearly every county in Middle Tennessee, hail up to 3 inches in diameter, and four tornadoes. One of these tornadoes in Columbia prompted a Tornado Emergency to be issued. In addition, major flash flooding also occurred with the worst flooding reported across Robertson and Sumner counties. With nearly nine inches of rain, Flash Flood Emergencies were issued for these counties. This is the first time National Weather Service Nashville issued both a Tornado Emergency and a Flash Flood Emergency in the same event. Unfortunately, this event claimed the lives of five individuals.
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 May 8, 1:15 AM CST, 2 hours 10 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Nashville TN 215 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 ...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM... .SHORT TERM... (Today through Thursday) Issued at 125 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 All eyes are on today's forecast as all modes of severe weather including flash flooding are anticipated across Middle Tennessee. I'll be honest, things are very complex and not clear cut, so it's imperative for everyone to be weather aware all day today into tonight. This is not a "one and done" type of event. Multiple thunderstorms at multiple parts of the day will have the opportunity to be severe. If you are going to be out and about today and tonight, it's imperative for you to check the weather before heading out and have multiple ways to get notified when warnings are issued. Here's what we're confident on: 1) The potential for flash flooding has been increasing with each model run and even though we didn't get much in the way of rainfall on Tuesday, this system has the unfortunate opportunity to place a boundary over Middle Tennessee where ample moisture will allow thunderstorms to train over the same locations over and over and over. This boundary will likely set up near or north of I-40, but there's even a possibility that it sets up in Southern Kentucky (and Middle Tennessee skirts away from the highest precipitation totals). But wherever that boundary sets up, heavy rainfall and flash flooding will result. 2) There will be some impressive straight line winds along with some potential QLCS tornadoes when the main/final line of storms pushes through late tonight. There's definitely much more uncertainty on how things unfold before this main line. Timing things during the daylight hours is extremely difficult, but the main line should move through after dark. 3) Lapse rates are also high so think any storm that develops today through tonight will have the potential to produce large hail. 4) Don't be fooled by any morning or early afternoon convection being "the event" or limiting things. The main line coming through tonight will pack quite the punch that won't care if you did or didn't have storms earlier in the day. Here's what we're not confident on: 1) Speaking of the boundary, exactly where this will set up will be the million dollar question. Short range models are having a difficult time initializing correctly over our area during this overnight period, so confidence on how everything will exactly play out today is not very high. Regardless, all the parameters you always hear meteorologists spout off during big severe weather events are all there with ample moisture, instability, and shear. 2) If discrete supercells can develop this afternoon and evening, this would spell big trouble for the tornado threat and increase the severe weather potential significantly. Think this concern is mostly for the northern half of Middle Tennessee but once again, it all depends on where exactly the above mentioned boundary sets up. It's Spring in Middle Tennessee. We want you to be prepared and not scared. Today and tonight is when we need you to pay attention to the weather as things will be rapidly evolving throughout the day. By Thursday morning, storms rapidly move south of Tennessee giving way to drier conditions and partly cloudy skies. && .LONG TERM... (Thursday Night through next Wednesday) Issued at 125 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 Friday and this weekend look fairly nice weather wise as Highs in the 70s and Lows in the 40s and 50s will be the main weather story. There will be some northwest flow aloft and some model solutions do have some weak upper level impulses swinging through the area. Kept things dry for now, but would not be surprised to see some increases in cloud cover and possible showers. Another upper level trough will impact the area on Monday and Tuesday as return flow brings the southerly flow and moisture back. Showers and thunderstorms will return to the forecast, but nothing looks impactful at this time. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1231 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 Complex and uncertain forecast over the next 24 hours. Do expect most to remain VFR for the next few hours, with CSV/SRB being outliers and currently having MVFR cigs. A line of TSRA will move closer to the area after 09Z, but there is a lot of uncertainty with coverage and intensity from then through most of tomorrow. Coverage will likely be scattered, but if TSRA moves directly over a terminal could experience VIS/CIG impacts and gustier winds than currently in the TAF. Another round and increased confidence in TSRA near the end of the current TAF period. Winds will remain generally from the south throughout the TAF period. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Nashville 84 69 84 58 / 60 90 30 10 Clarksville 82 68 82 54 / 70 100 10 10 Crossville 79 63 78 53 / 60 90 70 20 Columbia 85 66 85 55 / 30 100 30 10 Cookeville 80 65 80 54 / 70 100 60 20 Jamestown 80 63 78 53 / 80 90 60 20 Lawrenceburg 84 66 84 56 / 30 90 50 10 Murfreesboro 85 66 84 55 / 40 100 40 10 Waverly 82 65 83 54 / 70 90 10 10 && .OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through Thursday morning 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. && SHORT TERM...Hurley LONG TERM....Hurley AVIATION.....Adcock
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
352 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024
TNZ005-080915-
Stewart TN-
352 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN STEWART COUNTY THROUGH
415 AM CDT...
At 352 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Paris Landing State Park, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Big Rock and Land Between The Lakes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3666 8785 3663 8785 3664 8764 3659 8763
3646 8805 3649 8806 3652 8804 3656 8803
3666 8807 3668 8807
TIME...MOT...LOC 0852Z 250DEG 27KT 3654 8808
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
WhiteheadThe Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 45 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 09:26 UTC.
69 thunderstorm wind, 32 hail, 16 flash flood, 6 funnel cloud, 5 tornado, 5 flood, 2 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees in the Big Rock area in Stewart County. Damages are a rough estimate.
A Facebook user reported a downed tree due to severe thunderstorm winds in Cottontown. Damages are a rough estimate.
A Facebook user reported several downed trees due to severe thunderstorm winds in Lafayette around Ellington Drive at Meador Drive. Damages are a rough estimate.
Estimated quarter size hail was reported near Red Boiling Springs.
Downed trees were reported near Red Boiling Springs. Damages are a rough estimate.
Estimated golf ball size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm near Livingston.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Walnut Grove Road in Livingston. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on West Main Street in Livingston. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous reports of major flooding were received across Robertson County, including the White House area. Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused flash flooding to begin early in the morning on May 8th and continue into the overnight hours. The worst flooding was reported along and south of Highway 76 with specific roadways reported impassable including Sage Road, Melton Road, and Union Road. Flooding was also reported in White House High School. Life-threatening flash flooding prompted the issuance of a Flash Flood Emergency for Robertson County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous reports of major flooding were received across Robertson County, including the Greenbrier area. Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused flash flooding to begin early in the morning on May 8th and continue into the overnight hours. One home on Old Greenbrier Pike at Worsham Springs was reported to be surrounded by water. Life-threatening flash flooding prompted the issuance of a Flash Flood Emergency for Robertson County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous reports of major flooding were received across Robertson County, including the Cross Plains area. Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused flash flooding to begin early in the morning on May 8th and continue into the overnight hours. Roads that were reported impassable included Empson Road, Covington Road, and Cross Plains Road. A water rescue had to be performed along Cross Plains Road due to the car becoming submerged in flood waters. Life-threatening flash flooding prompted the issuance of a Flash Flood Emergency for Robertson County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous reports of major flooding were received across Robertson County, including the Springfield area. Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused flash flooding to begin early in the morning on May 8th and continue into the overnight hours. Roads that were reported impassable included New Chapal Road and Lahr Road where a water rescue had to be performed due to the car becoming submerged in flood waters. Life-threatening flash flooding prompted the issuance of a Flash Flood Emergency for Robertson County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous reports of major flash flooding were received across Sumner County, including Hendersonville. Impassable roads included Stop Thirty Road, Drakes Creek Road, Indian Lake Boulevard, Old Shackle Island Road, and Anderson Road. Life-threatening flash flooding across Sumner County prompted the issuance of a Flash Flood Emergency for the county. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous reports of major flash flooding were received across Sumner County, including Gallatin. Impassable roads included Upper Station Creek Road, Liberty Lane, and Long Hollow Pike. Long Hollow Gardens and Long Hollow Golf Course were also reported to be underwater. A house along Long Hollow Gardens was also inundated with flood waters. Life-threatening flash flooding across Sumner County prompted the issuance of a Flash Flood Emergency for the county. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous reports of flash flooding were received across Montgomery County, especially in the Clarksville area. Several roadways across the county were reported to be flooded and impassable, including Trenton Road. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous reports of major flooding were received across Davidson County. In Goodlettsville, the Interstate 65 onramp at Long Hollow Pike and Caldwell Drive was flooded. In Antioch, Culbertson Road was underwater while in Hermitage, Stones River Walkway was also underwater. Interstate 24 East after exit 52 was forced to close due to flooding. Damages are a rough estimate.
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in southern Overton County, particularly along Highway 164 between Pilgrim Circle and Memory Lane east of Monterey. Damages are unknown.
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Lebanon with property flooding reported along Lovers Lane in northeast Lebanon. Damages are a rough estimate.
Heavy rain caused flash flooding across Putnam County, particularly in Algood where North Allen Road and Dodson Branch Highway were reported to be flooded and impassable. Damages are not known.
Heavy rain caused flash flooding near Sparta with Hickory Valley Road and Lost Creek Road reported to be impassable. Damages are unknown.
A Facebook user reported a snapped tree near McAdoo Creek Road and Highway 12 along with damage to a barn roof in Fredonia from severe thunderstorm winds. Damages are a rough estimate.
A Twitter user reported estimated quarter size hail in the Beaman Park area east of Ashland City.
An EF1 tornado touched down about one mile northeast of the Interstate 24 and Stroudville Road intersection in far southwest Robertson County and moved eastward. Several videos of the tornado were taken by residents and storm chasers as the tornado crossed Winters Road and Maxey Road although the only damage was scattered blown down trees. The tornado strengthened as it turned southeast and followed Ridge Road, blowing down dozens of trees and damaging several homes and barns. Three homes had shingle and roofing material loss along with gutter and soffit damage. One home had fourteen trees snapped or uprooted with one falling onto their home. An older 20-by-40 barn on Ridge Road south of Center Drive was picked up and thrown in a northeasterly direction with metal sheeting blown into and wrapped around trees. The tornado took a sharp turn back to the east and continued blowing down trees before it lifted northeast of the Ridge Road and Corlew Road intersection. Damages are a rough estimate.
A Facebook user reported two inch hail from a severe thunderstorm in Cedar Hill.
A Facebook user reported tennis ball size hail from a severe thunderstorm in the Youngville area.
Estimated quarter size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Bumpus Mills.
Estimated quarter size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Cross Plains.
Estimated three inch hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Bumpus Mills.
A funnel cloud was reported with a tornado-warned thunderstorm west of Woodlawn.
A NWS storm survey team found that straight line winds were responsible for numerous downed trees and powerlines across Perry County. The most significant damage was found in the Pine View and Flat Woods area where maximum winds were estimated up to 75 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.
Estimated half dollar size hail was reported in Portland from a severe thunderstorm.
A tSpotter reported estimated three inch hail in Clarksville.
Estimated golf ball size hail was reported in southwest Clarksville.
Estimated golf ball size hail was reported in Clarksville.
Estimated baseball size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in the Flat Woods area.
Estimated two inch hail was reported south-southwest of Clarksville.
A funnel cloud was reported from a tornado-warned thunderstorm west of Tennessee Ridge.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines in the Flat Woods area. Damages are a rough estimate.
Estimated half dollar size hail was reported just southeast of Hohenwald.
Estimated golf ball size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Hohenwald.
Estimated golf ball size hail was reported just southeast of Hohenwald.
Estimated ping pong size hail was reported just southeast of Hohenwald.
Estimated golf ball size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm southeast of Hohenwald.
A Facebook user reported estimated golf ball size hail along Baggett Road east of Springfield.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees along Fern Valley Road in White House. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees near the intersection of Meadows and North Palmers Chapel Road in White House. Damages are a rough estimate.
A funnel cloud was reported from a tornado-warned thunderstorm near Gordonsburg.
A funnel cloud was reported west of Charlotte.
Estimated quarter size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in White House.
A funnel cloud was reported from a tornado-warned thunderstorm near Coopertown.
Estimated quarter size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Cumberland Furnace.
Estimated two inch hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in White House.
Estimated quarter size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in White House.
A Facebook user reported a downed tree on a home in Ashland City off River Road. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines on Overlook Road in Ashland City. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines in southeast Ashland City. Damages are a rough estimate.
Estimated two inch hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm in Ashland City.
Estimated half dollar size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm south of Coopertown.
This EF-3 tornado touched down along the Duck River east of Columbia and moved northeast causing tree damage and minor structure damage on Mount Olivet Road. Multiple homes received damage along Cothran Road and Cranford Hollow Road before the tornado moved north of Highway 412. More intense damage began to occur on Old Highway 99 and Blackburn Lane where large sections of roofs were removed and hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado reached its maximum strength along Blackburn Road and Lasea Road where large transmission power trusses were collapsed, a house was destroyed with only small interior walls still standing, and a mobile home was swept away. The tornado continued northeast damaging additional homes before crossing Interstate 65 near mile marker 47. More homes were damaged along Rally Hill Cutoff Road and Kedron Road. The tornado crossed Highway 431 near Kedron Road before lifting in Marshall County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Estimated quarter size hail was reported in Gallatin.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree along Dawn Court in White House. Damages are a rough estimate.
Heavy rain caused flash flooding across Rutherford County, particularly in the Eagleville area and south of Murfreesboro. In Eagleville, Horton Highway at Arno-Allisona Road was reported to be flooded and impassable. In Murfreesboro, Armstrong Valley Road was reported to be impassable. Unfortunately, flooding led to the indirect death of a 10-year-old child who was swept away into a storm drain while playing in the water in the streets.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed power poles and broken tree limbs in south Gallatin. Damages are a rough estimate.
A Facebook user reported a downed tree along Woods Ferry Road just south of Gallatin. Damages are a rough estimate.
Estimated quarter size hail was reported in the Inglewood area.
This EF-3 tornado touched down along the Duck River east of Columbia and moved northeast causing tree damage and minor structure damage on Mount Olivet Road. Multiple homes received damage along Cothran Road and Cranford Hollow Road before the tornado moved north of Highway 412. More intense damage began to occur on Old Highway 99 and Blackburn Lane where large sections of roofs were removed and hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado reached its maximum strength along Blackburn Road and Lasea Road where large transmission power trusses were collapsed, a house was destroyed with only small interior walls still standing, and a mobile home was swept away. The tornado continued northeast damaging additional homes before crossing Interstate 65 near mile marker 47. More homes were damaged along Rally Hill Cutoff Road and Kedron Road. The tornado crossed Highway 431 near Kedron Road before lifting in Marshall County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several large trees near Bledsoe Creek State Park. Damages are a rough estimate.
Very strong straight line winds were found by a NWS storm survey team in the Taylorsville area, north of Lebanon in Wilson County. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along Hamilton Chambers Road, and a few outbuildings were damaged as well. The most intense damage was found along Taylorsville Road where estimated 85 mph winds uprooted numerous trees. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds uprooted trees along Hidden Woods Trail east of Gallatin. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees in Hartsville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight-line winds caused trees and powerlines to fall along Thomas Road near the county line of Trousdale and Wilson counties. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight-line winds uprooted trees along Old Hunters Point Pike near the Wilson and Trousdale County line. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight-line winds uprooted trees along Philadelphia Road near the Wilson and Trousdale County line. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight-line winds uprooted trees along Hamilton Chambers Road near the Wilson and Trousdale County line. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight-line winds resulted in multiple uprooted trees in Lebanon off of Carthage Highway. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous trees were snapped south of Eagleville from straight-line winds. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds snapped power poles and broke tree limbs east of Hartsville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight line winds impacted the Eagleville area in southwest Rutherford County on Wednesday evening. A NWS storm survey team determined that peak winds up to 90 mph downed several trees and large tree limbs, especially on Highway 99, Taylor Road, and Jackson Ridge Road. Several homes and outbuildings also suffered roof damage. Some of the worst damage was at Lucky Ladd Farms where about 50 trees were snapped. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight line winds impacted the Eagleville area in southwest Rutherford County on Wednesday evening. A NWS storm survey team determined that peak winds up to 90 mph downed several trees and large tree limbs, especially on Highway 99, Taylor Road, and Jackson Ridge Road. Several homes and outbuildings also suffered roof damage. Some of the worst damage was at Lucky Ladd Farms where about 50 trees were snapped. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight line winds impacted the Eagleville area in southwest Rutherford County on Wednesday evening. A NWS storm survey team determined that peak winds up to 90 mph downed several trees and large tree limbs, especially on Highway 99, Taylor Road, and Jackson Ridge Road. Several homes and outbuildings also suffered roof damage. Some of the worst damage was at Lucky Ladd Farms where about 50 trees were snapped. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight line winds impacted the Eagleville area in southwest Rutherford County on Wednesday evening. A NWS storm survey team determined that peak winds up to 90 mph downed several trees and large tree limbs, especially on Highway 99, Taylor Road, and Jackson Ridge Road. Several homes and outbuildings also suffered roof damage. Some of the worst damage was at Lucky Ladd Farms where about 50 trees were snapped. Damages are a rough estimate.
A NWS storm survey team found straight line wind damage in and around Carthage with maximum winds estimated up to 75 mph. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along Lebanon Highway west of Carthage. In the town, downed trees were found along Jefferson Avenue, Myers Terrance Road, Carmack Avenue, and Colonial Avenue. Nearby cars were also damaged by falling trees. These straight line winds also blew a steeple off of North Carthage Baptist Church. Damages are a rough estimate.
An EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Threet Road and New Zion Road. The tornado moved east along New Zion Road, snapping large branches off from hardwood trees. Trees were uprooted in all directions near the intersection of Midland Road and Jones Road. The tornado continued east along Jones Road, snapping large limbs and uprooting a few trees before the tornado transitioned to straight line winds near the Gray Fox neighborhood. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight-line winds resulted in downed trees and powerlines in the Dickson Springs area west of Carthage. Damages are a rough estimate.
A NWS storm survey team found straight line wind damage in and around Carthage with maximum winds estimated up to 75 mph. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along Lebanon Highway west of Carthage. In the town, downed trees were found along Jefferson Avenue, Myers Terrance Road, Carmack Avenue, and Colonial Avenue. Nearby cars were also damaged by falling trees. These straight line winds also blew a steeple off of North Carthage Baptist Church. Damages are a rough estimate.
A NWS storm survey team found straight line wind damage in and around Carthage with maximum winds estimated up to 75 mph. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along Lebanon Highway west of Carthage. In the town, downed trees were found along Jefferson Avenue, Myers Terrance Road, Carmack Avenue, and Colonial Avenue. Nearby cars were also damaged by falling trees. These straight line winds also blew a steeple off of North Carthage Baptist Church. Damages are a rough estimate.
A NWS storm survey team found straight line wind damage in and around Carthage with maximum winds estimated up to 75 mph. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along Lebanon Highway west of Carthage. In the town, downed trees were found along Jefferson Avenue, Myers Terrance Road, Carmack Avenue, and Colonial Avenue. Nearby cars were also damaged by falling trees. These straight line winds also blew a steeple off of North Carthage Baptist Church. Damages are a rough estimate.
A NWS storm survey team found straight line wind damage in and around Carthage with maximum winds estimated up to 75 mph. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along Lebanon Highway west of Carthage. In the town, downed trees were found along Jefferson Avenue, Myers Terrance Road, Carmack Avenue, and Colonial Avenue. Nearby cars were also damaged by falling trees. These straight line winds also blew a steeple off of North Carthage Baptist Church. Damages are a rough estimate.
A trained spotter south of Murfreesboro estimated 70 mph winds during a tornado-warned thunderstorm.
Straight-line winds snapped and uprooted numerous trees along Cullum Street. One of these uprooted trees caused structural damage to a house. Damages are a rough estimate.
Estimated quarter size hail was reported south of Murfreesboro.
A thunderstorm that produced an EF-0 tornado in Christiana as well as straight line wind damage in Rutherford County continued to produce very strong straight-line winds in southern Cannon County, particularly around and north of Ivy Bluff. A NWS storm survey team found numerous downed trees near Ivy Bluff Road, Pleasant View Road, and McMahan Road. Several barns and other outbuildings also suffered roofing damage from straight line winds estimated to be up to 85 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.
A Facebook user reported a downed tree on Taylor Street in Manchester. Damages are a rough estimate.
A funnel cloud was reported with a tornado-warned thunderstorm near Wheel in western Bedford County.
A Facebook user reported several trees down near Ivy Bluff Road, Pleasant View Road, and McMahan Road in Centertown. Damages are a rough estimate.
Uprooted trees were reported south of Centertown. Damages are a rough estimate.
A NWS storm survey team found more straight line wind damage in Morrison with estimated peak winds of 80 mph. Numerous trees in and around Morrison were snapped or uprooted. Structural damage was found as well with barns and other outbuildings suffering roofing damage. Damages are a rough estimate.
A Facebook user reported a tree down near the intersection of Highway 41 and Highway 127 in Hillsboro. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight-line winds downed a tree, causing damage to a fence near Shelbyville. Damages are a rough estimate.
A NWS storm survey team found more straight line wind damage in Morrison with estimated peak winds of 80 mph. Numerous trees in and around Morrison were snapped or uprooted. Structural damage was found as well with barns and other outbuildings suffering roofing damage. Damages are a rough estimate.
A Facebook user reported estimated golf ball size hail along Midland Road near the Shelbyville Airport.
Estimated two inch hail was reported along Midland Road near Shelbyville Airport.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees on Rivermont Drive and blew shingles off of roofs. Damages are a rough estimate.
This EF-2 tornado touched down along Case Road southwest of Prospect where some trees were damaged. As the tornado continued east, a home sustained roof damage, and a tied-down manufactured home was completely removed from its base and destroyed. One person was critically injured in the manufactured home. As the tornado continued east, major tree damage occurred along Bethel Prospect Road, a metal shop building was destroyed, and another tied-down mobile was completely lifted off its base and wrapped around a tree with the remaining debris blown down a hillside. More trees continued to be blown down with roof damage to some homes and outbuildings as the tornado passed across the south edge of the town of Prospect and crossed Veto Road. The tornado continued to snap and uproot hundreds of trees as it moved up and down hills along El Reed Road before crossing the Elk River and dissipating. Damages are a rough estimate.
Facebook photos showed extensive tree damage and snapped power poles along Cove Creek Road north of Beersheba Springs. Damages are a rough estimate.
A Facebook user reported estimated two inch hail near Manchester.
A Facebook user reported a downed tree and powerline along River Bluff Road in Manchester. Damages are a rough estimate.
A Facebook user reported a downed tree along Elrod Road in Manchester. Damages are a rough estimate.
A Facebook user reported a tree down along Hillsboro Viola Road north of Hillsboro. Damages are a rough estimate.
Trees were reported down in Fairfield Glade. Damages are a rough estimate.
Heavy rain caused the Red River in Montgomery County to flood. Minor flood stage was reached during the evening hours of May 8th, but the river continued to rise, reaching major flood stage during the morning of May 9th. The river gauge at Port Royal (PORT1) measured a peak of 43.65 feet during this event.
A lightning strike hit a building in southwest Nashville, causing a fire. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Grundy County. Near Palmer, a section of Barker Cove Road was washed away. Near Beersheba Springs, Highway 56 was flooded and impassable. Damages are a rough estimate.
Heavy rain caused flash flooding at Dillon Park in Woodbury. Damages are unknown.
Heavy rain across Marshall County caused flash flooding in the area. Beasley Road in Chapel Hill was closed due to being washed out. Two water rescues had to be performed with one at a residence and the other in a vehicle. Damages are a rough estimate.
Facebook user reported garage doors blown out of a shop and significant tree damage to a farm along Stephenson Schoolhouse Road southwest of Williamsport. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous trees and powerlines were reported down in Lawrence County, including Weakly Creek Road, Bonee Road near Gimlet Road, Martin Road, Crews Road, and in the Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight line winds impacted the Culleoka area in southern Maury county early Thursday morning. A NWS storm survey team found numerous trees blown down in a northwest to southeast direction across a wide area in and around Culleoka. Some of these trees fell onto homes and buildings. Maximum winds were estimated up to 75 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight-line winds resulted in numerous trees being snapped and uprooted along Fitzpatrick Road in Lewisburg. Damages are a rough estimate.
A NWS storm survey team found straight line wind damage in Giles County, particularly around the Pulaski area. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted in a northwest to southeast direction. Some of the worst damage was found on Cherry Drive and Richland Street where some trees fell onto homes. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.
A NWS storm survey team found straight line wind damage in Giles County, particularly around the Pulaski area. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted in a northwest to southeast direction. Some of the worst damage was found on Cherry Drive and Richland Street where some trees fell onto homes. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.
A NWS storm survey team found straight line wind damage in Giles County, particularly around the Pulaski area. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted in a northwest to southeast direction. Some of the worst damage was found on Cherry Drive and Richland Street where some trees fell onto homes. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.
A NWS storm survey team found straight line wind damage in Giles County, particularly around the Pulaski area. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted in a northwest to southeast direction. Some of the worst damage was found on Cherry Drive and Richland Street where some trees fell onto homes. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.
Straight-line winds resulted in numerous trees being snapped and uprooted along Mooresville Highway in Lewisburg. A large carport was also destroyed. Damages are a rough estimate.
Heavy rain caused Mill Creek in Davidson County to flood. Minor flood stage was reached during the early morning hours of May 9th and continued for just a few hours. The river gauge at Nolensville (NLVT1) measured a peak of 13.76 feet during this event.
Straight-line winds resulted in numerous trees being snapped and uprooted along Old Lake Road in Lewisburg. Damages are a rough estimate.
A Facebook user reported a tree down near Collins Hollow Road and Old Lake Road in Lewisburg. Damages are a rough estimate.
Along Experiment Farm Road, the University of Tennessee Farm Dairy Research and Education Center had damage from straight-line winds. One barn was partially destroyed, one barn had its roof ripped off, and another had heavy roof damage. A nearby home also had roof damage. Numerous trees and powerlines were also downed. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous trees were downed along Early Twitty Road in Lewisburg and one barn was destroyed. Damages are a rough estimate.
Numerous trees were downed along Springplace Road in Lewisburg. One house also sustained structural damage. Damages are a rough estimate.
A tSpotter reported a few trees were blown down across Grundy County. Damages are a rough estimate.
Heavy rain caused the Cumberland River in Wilson County to flood. Minor flood stage was reached during the early morning hours of May 9th and continued in minor flood stage until early on May 10th. The river gauge at Hunters Point (HNTT1) measured a peak of 52.78 feet during this event.
A lightning strike was likely to blame for a house fire along Morgan Road in Lawrenceburg. Unfortunately, the house became engulfed in flames which led to the death of three individuals, including one pregnant woman.
Heavy rain caused the Cumberland River in Davidson County to flood. Minor flood stage was reached during the early afternoon of May 9th and continued in minor flood stage until May 10th. The river gauge at the Omohundro Water Plant (OMOT1) measured a peak of 41.37 feet during this event.
Heavy rain caused the Cumberland River in Stewart County to flood. Minor flood stage was reached during the evening hours of May 10th and continued in minor flood stage for about 24 hours. The river gauge at Dover (DOVT1) measured a peak of 66.16 feet during this event.
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado, Maury | 2024-05-08 | 67 | Female | Mobile/Trailer Home | Direct |
| Flash Flood, Rutherford | 2024-05-08 | 10 | Male | Outside/Open Areas | Indirect |
| Lightning, Lawrence | 2024-05-09 | 28 | Male | Permanent Home | Indirect |
| Lightning, Lawrence | 2024-05-09 | 18 | Female | Permanent Home | Indirect |
| Lightning, Lawrence | 2024-05-09 | 7 | Male | Permanent Home | Indirect |
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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