Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Tennessee, April 5, 2025

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Tennessee, April 5, 2025
Start: 2025-04-05T02:06
End: 2025-04-05T21:00
Location: Tennessee

April 5, 2025 · NWS MEG · 50 events in 14 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $605,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 50

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS MEG wrote it up.

The front eventually sagged south back into the Mid-South during the early morning hours of April 5th. Strong low-level moisture transport into the frontal zone resulted in heavy rain and training storms across northern sections of the Mid-South, mainly north of I-40. A bow echo developed along and just south of the slowly advancing front. This feature crossed the entire forecast area producing 13 tornadoes, including an EF-2, and wind damage. Heavy rain continued through the morning hours with flash flooding increasing across the Mid-South.

The final round of severe weather occurred during the afternoon and evening of April 5th. The slow-moving cold front combined with an increasingly unstable airmass, strong upper-level divergence, and 0-6 km bulk shear values of 50-60 knots provided the ingredients for more severe storms. A QLCS with a bookend vortex pushed into east Arkansas and West TN with a good deal of wind damage. The southern end of the line became more supercellular during the afternoon and evening and produced seven tornadoes, including an EF-2. The combination of continued abundant moisture with precipitable water values greater than 1.75 inches and strong low-level moisture transport into the frontal zone resulted in very heavy rainfall and considerable flash flooding across much of the Mid-South including the Memphis Metropolitan area where over 20 car rescues were performed.

The severe weather threat finally wound down by late evening on April 5th with the flash flood threat ending a few hours later. Total rainfall amounts of 10-15 inches occurred across parts of east Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel, West Tennessee, and extreme northwest Mississippi during this event. This resulted in widespread river flooding for several days following the event including major flooding on the Obion River and the North Fork Forked Deer River.

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 Memphis, TN wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 5, 1:50 AM CST, 16 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Updated at 249 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025 -Severe storms and excessive rainfall are expected to continue into tonight. -An Enhanced Risk of severe weather is in effect for much of the Mid- South into tonight. -A High Risk of excessive rainfall is in effect through tonight. Total rainfall amounts of 10 to 15 inches along and north of a Helena- West Helena to Holly Springs, MS to Savannah, TN line. This is not your average flood risk. Generational flooding with devastating impacts are possible.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 1:50 AM CST, 16 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Memphis TN
250 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...New DISCUSSION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 249 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

-Severe storms and excessive rainfall are expected to continue
 into tonight.

-An Enhanced Risk of severe weather is in effect for much of the Mid-
 South into tonight.

-A High Risk of excessive rainfall is in effect through tonight.
 Total rainfall amounts of 10 to 15 inches along and north of a
 Helena- West Helena to Holly Springs, MS to Savannah, TN line.
 This is not your average flood risk. Generational flooding with
 devastating impacts are possible.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
(Today through Friday)
Issued at 249 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

Showers and thunderstorms continue along a stationary front from
northern AR into SW KY. Rainfall has been very heavy across NE AR
and the MO Bootheel over the past few hours with more than 2
inches in the past 3 hours on top of any already saturated ground.
Flash Flood Warnings are in effect. A previously tornadic severe
storm over east AR will ride along this outflow boundary and
possibly produce severe weather into NW TN in the short term. The
airmass south of the boundary is quite unstable with SBCAPES up to
1500 J/kg, 0-6km wind shear values of 50 kts and 0-1km helicity
values of 300 m2/s2+ supportive of severe storms. All hazards are
possible including a strong tornado. The remainder of the area is
fairly quiet right now with very warm temps and southerly breezes.

The latest hi-res models have the outflow boundary/surface boundary
sagging south to along and just north of I-40 around 7am and
probably becoming stationary again. Showers and thunderstorms along
this boundary will continue setting up an area of very heavy
rainfall somewhere from east AR into West TN. In addition, after
sunrise, showers an thunderstorms will likely start developing in
the warm sector south of the boundary as lift increases across the
region. We cannot sleep on the severe threat early this morning
as the parameter space continues to be supportive through the
morning hours along and south of the boundary/stalled front.

Lift will increase across the region as upper level energy lifts
NE out of West Texas and into the Southern Plains this afternoon.
A surface wave expected to develop along the stalled front across
the Arklatex and will lift the boundary north a bit across the
Mid-South. Showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rain will
continue mainly north of the TN/MS line through about noon. PWs
will be around 2 inches so flash flooding will continue to be a
major problem along and north of I-40 through noon.

As the day progresses the airmass south of the boundary/ongoing
convection will destabilize with SBCAPES pushing 2500 J/kg, 0-3
km helicity values of nearly 400 m2/s2 and 0-6km shear values
increasing to 55 kts. As the surface wave moves along the boundary
expect vigorous convective development with clusters and perhaps
a line pushing across the Mid-South during the afternoon. Damaging
winds look like the main threat with spin up tornadoes possible
as well. The best chance of severe weather today will SE of where
the outflow boundary is currently located. The best times for
severe weather outside of the immediate short term will be from
noon to 8 pm when the instability is maximized and the upper level
support is most robust. Severe threat should gradually wane in
the evening though may hold on across NE MS until around midnight.
The heavy rain threat will continue well into the overnight hours
since the front is slow to clear the area.

QPF amounts are highly dependents on where the front/outflow
boundary ends up stalling this morning. Places located in the area
of convection along the stalled boundary are likely to see very
high QPF amounts as their resident time in the heavy rainfall
could last for several hours. Additional QPF amounts of 5-7 inches
are likely across much the area. HREF probability matched mean
QPF amounts of an additional 7-10 inches are depicted across
parts of eastern AR and West TN which may represent a more
realistic forecast for areas that end up invof the stalled
front/outflow boundary. Keep in mind that areas north of a Helena-
West Helena, AR to Holly Springs, MS to Savannah, TN line have
already received 4-6 inches, with locally higher amounts, so far
during this event. As a result, much of that aforementioned area
will end up with 10+ inches and isolated amounts approaching 15
inches. Given the previous rains, saturate ground, the amount of
water in the river system we are looking at the potential for
generational flooding especially along and north of that Helena-
West Helena, MS to Holly Springs, MS to Savannah, TN line. All
types of flooding are likely including flash, areal and river
flooding. Given the anomalous PWs expect very intense rainfall
rates which can lead to flash flooding in unexpected places.

Rainfall will come to an end early Sunday across NE MS. A few
leftover showers are likely as the upper trough lifts NE into the
Mid MS Valley. Much cooler temps will begin filtering into the
region with highs around 50 north. As a deep upper trough develops
over the eastern CONUS expect much below temps over the Mid-
South. A substantial amount of the region will see lows in the 30s
Mon-Wed. A system moving through the OH Valley will bring a
chance of showers to the area on Thursday. Near normal temps
return by the end of the week.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1201 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025

TSRA remains the primary forecast concern over the next 24 hours.
Latest radar trends suggest TSRA chances at MEM will increase by
09Z and continue for several hours. This may stabilize the
atmosphere sufficiently to limit strong wind potential associated
with the final push of TSRA in the early afternoon. Too soon to
say at this point. In any case, TSRA will be the rule through all
TAF sites but TUP through the night and the morning daylight hours.

PWB

&&

.MEG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AR...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for ARZ009-018-026>028-035-
     036-048-049-058.

MO...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for MOZ113-115.

MS...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for MSZ001>005-007-008-
     010>014-020.

     Flood Watch through Sunday afternoon for MSZ006-009-015>017-
     021>024.

TN...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for TNZ001>004-019>022-
     048>055-088>092.

&&

PUBLIC FORECAST...SJM
AVIATION...PWB

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 5, 1:12 AM CST, 54 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Memphis TN
212 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0145 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 S Wynne               35.18N 90.79W
04/05/2025                   Cross              AR   Public

            Home damaged on CR 741 near Wynne. Possible
            tornado.

&&

SJM

Local storm report, Apr 5, 1:17 AM CST, 49 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Memphis TN
217 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0145 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 SW Colt               35.12N 90.83W
04/05/2025  M63 MPH          St. Francis        AR   AWOS

&&

SJM

Special weather statement, Apr 5, 1:56 AM CST, 10 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
256 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

ARZ028-036-TNZ048>050-088-050830-
Mississippi AR-Crittenden AR-Tipton TN-Lauderdale TN-Shelby TN-
Haywood TN-
256 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI...
NORTHEASTERN CRITTENDEN...TIPTON...LAUDERDALE...SOUTHERN HAYWOOD AND
NORTHERN SHELBY COUNTIES THROUGH 330 AM CDT...

At 255 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Munford, or 9 miles north of Millington, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Burlison, Stanton, Nutbush, O'Donnell Bend, Tomato, Covington,
Luckett, Atoka, Locke, Randolph, Sloanville, Orysa, Meeman Shelby
Forest State Park, Tipton, Sunnyhill, Durhamville, Keeling,
Gilestown, Gainesville, and Tabernacle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for eastern
Arkansas...and west Tennessee.

&&

LAT...LON 3549 8914 3539 8960 3537 8963 3524 9019
      3575 8992 3590 8964
TIME...MOT...LOC 0755Z 243DEG 48KT 3547 8986

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Schlessiger

Local storm report, Apr 5, 1:58 AM CST, 8 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Memphis TN
258 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0150 AM     Tornado          4 E Wynne               35.24N 90.73W
04/05/2025                   Cross              AR   Broadcast Media

            Damage reported near the Country Club east
            of Wynne.

&&

SJM

Local storm report, Apr 5, 2:06 AM CST, 0 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Memphis TN
306 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0302 AM     Tornado          1 NE Osceola            35.71N 89.98W
04/05/2025                   Mississippi        AR   Trained Spotter

            Spotter sees debris in Osceola.

&&

SJM

The radar

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 35 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 08:04 UTC.

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Event by event

25 thunderstorm wind, 16 flash flood, 8 tornado, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Tornado, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:06 AM CST to 2:07 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 96.51 mi W of Holladay to 95.72 mi W of Holladay
Rating: EF0
Path length: 0.95 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.663, -89.853

A brief tornado touched down along the Mississippi River south of Crutcher Lake Road in Lauderdale County. This tornado caused sporadic tree damage, but a ground survey was not conducted due to widespread flooding and inaccessibility. Analysis was aided by the detection of a Tornado Debris Signature and Sentinel-2 satellite data. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.

Tornado, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:11 AM CST to 2:21 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.71 mi SSE of Ft Pillow to 1.01 mi NNW of Glimp
Rating: EF0
Path length: 6.41 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.648, -89.735

A weak tornado formed near the Hatchie River in southern Lauderdale County. The tornado moved quickly to the northeast and produced mainly tree damage as it approached the Cherry community near Ft. Pillow. The tornado moved through the Cherry community, damaged a barn, and uprooted trees along Highway 371. In addition, the doors were blown out of a church across the street from the barn on Highway 371. The tornado tracked northeastward across a field to Pipkin Rd causing additional tree damage before dissipating in a wooded area north of Highway 87. This survey was aided by the presence of a Tornado Debris Signature and analysis of Sentinel-2 satellite data. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:13 AM CST to 2:15 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 0.69 mi S of Ft Pillow
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.660, -89.750

Trees and a small outbuilding were damaged during a squall line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:18 AM CST to 2:20 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.12 mi E of Three Pt
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.700, -89.680

Patch of tree debris on high resolution satellite imagery. Point added by GIS Mutual Aid team.

Tornado, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:22 AM CST to 2:26 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.75 mi WSW of Opossum to 1.67 mi NW of Ripley
Rating: EF1
Path length: 3.03 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.711, -89.599

A brief tornado formed near Williams Switch Road and Joe Barfield Road, causing minor tree damage. This tornado moved northeast toward the Asbury community, continuing sporadic tree damage before lifting north of Asbury Glimp Road. This survey was aided by the presence of a Tornado Debris Signature and analysis of Sentinel-2 satellite data. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:23 AM CST to 2:25 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.49 mi SSE of Glimp
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.680, -89.640

Trees damaged along Hwy 371.

Tornado, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:35 AM CST to 2:43 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.14 mi NNW of Woodville to 1.69 mi ENE of Gates
Rating: EF1
Path length: 5.32 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.786, -89.457

A tornado touched down near Concord Road, about five miles northeast of Ripley. Large tree limbs were downed and a small barn was damaged. The tornado began to track northeast along Concord Road downing and uprooting additional trees. A barn along the road lost a portion of its wooden roof. Uprooted trees and snapped tree trunks were noted as the tornado tracked toward Wilkes Road. On Wilkes Road, an outbuilding lost a portion of its metal roof panels. Tree damage continued along the path as it neared the southeast side of Gates. A home on Mitchell Road lost its siding and tree damage continued to W Wardlow Street. The tornado lifted shortly after. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.

Tornado, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:35 AM CST to 2:38 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 0.43 mi NNW of Woodville to 1.94 mi SSW of Gates
Rating: EF0
Path length: 2.3 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.776, -89.453

A brief, weak tornado formed near the intersection of Curve Woodville Road and Honey Lane, producing minor damage to a home. Sporadic tree damage was noted as the tornado moved quickly to the north-northeast, crossing Concord Road. This tornado crossed the path of a simultaneous tornado just west of Concord Road, lifting before reaching John White Road. This survey was aided by the presence of a Tornado Debris Signature and analysis of Sentinel-2 satellite data. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:38 AM CST to 2:40 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.49 mi SSE of Gates
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.810, -89.410

A home suffered significant damage from the rear flank downdraft of the Gates tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:38 AM CST to 2:40 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.49 mi SSE of Gates
Measured: 74 kt (85 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.810, -89.410

Trees were uprooted from the rear flank downdraft of the Gates tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:38 AM CST to 2:40 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.78 mi SE of Gates
Measured: 87 kt (100 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.810, -89.400

Trees trunks were snapped from the rear flank downdraft of the Gates tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:40 AM CST to 2:42 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.32 mi ESE of Gates
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.820, -89.400

Trees were snapped from the rear flank downdraft of the Gates tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:41 AM CST to 2:43 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 0.89 mi SE of Gates
Measured: 64 kt (74 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.820, -89.410

Trees were snapped and one was split in half from the rear flank downdraft of the Gates tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 2:41 AM CST to 2:43 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.32 mi ESE of Gates
Measured: 64 kt (74 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.820, -89.400

A small outbuilding sustained damage from the rear flank downdraft of the Gates tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crockett

When: April 5, 2:45 AM CST to 2:50 AM CST
Where: Crockett County, 2.67 mi NE of Broadview
Measured: 87 kt (100 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.860, -89.240

Tree trunks were snapped, and an outpost building was damaged.

Tornado, Crockett

When: April 5, 2:49 AM CST to 2:56 AM CST
Where: Crockett County, 2.99 mi SSW of Friendship to 0.63 mi S of Friendship
Rating: EF1
Path length: 2.56 mi
Path width: 75 yd
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.880, -89.251

A brief tornado touched down just south of Mount Moriah Church Road, south of the town of Friendship during the early morning hours of April 5th. The tornado caused some minor tree damage along this road, before continuing northward along East Road. Just south of Highway 412, additional tree damage was observed. The tornado continued northward just to the east of the town of Friendship, causing a tree to be uprooted along Friendship Eaton Road. The tornado lifted shortly after. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When: April 5, 4:10 AM CST to 4:15 AM CST
Where: Henry County, 2.98 mi SSW of Manlyville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.190, -88.190

Tree down blocking the roadway on Pleasant Hill Rd, near Springville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When: April 5, 4:15 AM CST to 4:20 AM CST
Where: Henry County, 2.82 mi SSW of Manlyville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.190, -88.180

Multiple trees down, a home sustained damage and power outages near Springville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When: April 5, 4:15 AM CST to 4:20 AM CST
Where: Henry County, 0.69 mi N of Springville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.260, -88.150

A tree was knocked down on Poplar Grove Road, near the cemetery.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When: April 5, 4:15 AM CST to 4:20 AM CST
Where: Henry County, 3.62 mi ESE of New Hope
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.180, -88.190

A home sustained damage on Pleasant Hill Road. Grain truck and shed/barn demolished next door.

Tornado, Henry

When: April 5, 4:16 AM CST to 4:20 AM CST
Where: Henry County, 3.16 mi SE of New Hope to 2.54 mi SSW of Manlyville
Rating: EF0
Path length: 1.96 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.172, -88.205

A tornado started just west of Porter Norwood Road, causing tree damage along the road. The tornado continued to the northeast through the Pleasant Hill community, with multiple trees uprooted and roof damage to several homes and barns along Pleasant Hill Road. Additional tree damage was noted along Reynoldsburg Road, with the tornado lifting just to the west of Highway 641. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Benton

When: April 5, 4:18 AM CST to 4:23 AM CST
Where: Benton County, Wyly
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.170, -88.150

A downed tree landed on a powerline at Hwy 641 and Big Sandy River Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When: April 5, 4:20 AM CST to 4:25 AM CST
Where: Henry County, 3.5 mi S of Manlyville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.180, -88.160

A 60 mph wind gust was reported along Hwy 641 on the Henry/Benton County line.

Tornado, Benton

When: April 5, 4:37 AM CST to 4:43 AM CST
Where: Benton County, 0.98 mi SSE of Lick Creek to 1.94 mi NNE of Lick Creek
Rating: EF1
Path length: 2.62 mi
Path width: 350 yd
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.307, -88.013

A tornado touched down just west of Hill Chapel Road, leading to a tree snapped halfway up and an additional tree uprooted in the area. The tornado caused additional damage along Doherty Store Road before moving northeastward. After crossing an alcove of the Tennessee River, the most significant damage was observed near Hickory Hollow Cove. Dozens of trees were uprooted and blown over across the cove. The tornado lifted just before the mainstem Tennessee River. Thank you to Benton County EMA for providing aerial imagery for this damage path. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.

Flash Flood, Haywood

When: April 5, 6:45 AM CST to 9:45 AM CST
Where: Haywood County, 0.92 mi ESE of Brownsville to 0.88 mi ESE of Brownsville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.593, -89.256

E Main Street was closed due to an estimated one foot of water covering the road under the railroad overpass in Brownsville.

Flash Flood, Carroll

When: April 5, 9:28 AM CST to 11:28 AM CST
Where: Carroll County, Cedar Grove to 0.32 mi SW of Cedar Grove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.820, -88.600

Numerous roads flooded, closed and washed out near Cedar Grove.

Flash Flood, Carroll

When: April 5, 9:28 AM CST to 11:28 AM CST
Where: Carroll County, 0.89 mi NW of Huntingdon to 0.77 mi NNW of Huntingdon
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.010, -88.430

Numerous roadways flooded, closed, and or washed out in Huntingdon.

Flash Flood, Carroll

When: April 5, 9:28 AM CST to 11:28 AM CST
Where: Carroll County, 0.89 mi SE of Trezevant to 1.79 mi E of Trezevant
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.010, -88.620

Numerous roadways flooded, closed, and or washed out in Trezevant.

Flash Flood, Carroll

When: April 5, 9:28 AM CST to 11:28 AM CST
Where: Carroll County, 0.69 mi N of Bruceton to 1.39 mi NNE of Coopers
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.040, -88.250

Numerous roadways flooded, closed, and or washed out in Bruceton.

Flash Flood, Tipton

When: April 5, 9:30 AM CST to 9:45 AM CST
Where: Tipton County, 1.69 mi W of Hopewell to 1.63 mi W of Hopewell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.500, -89.880

Road washed out at the intersection of Girl Scout Rd and Grimes Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crockett

When: April 5, 12:15 PM CST to 12:20 PM CST
Where: Crockett County, 1.49 mi SSE of Bells
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.700, -89.070

A tree fell on a home in the 1400 block of Lower Jackson Rd in Bells.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: April 5, 12:56 PM CST to 1:01 PM CST
Where: Madison County, Jackson
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.620, -88.830

Downed powerlines from N Highland Ave to Hollywood Drive in Jackson.

Flash Flood, Crockett

When: April 5, 1:00 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST
Where: Crockett County, Alamo to 0.67 mi E of Alamo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.780, -89.120

Extensive flooding across Alamo with water approaching homes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 1:10 PM CST to 1:15 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.68 mi W of Flippin
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.780, -89.530

Trees partially uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dyer

When: April 5, 1:25 PM CST to 1:30 PM CST
Where: Dyer County, 0.69 mi N of Dyersburg
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Coordinates: 36.040, -89.380

Multiple trees uprooted along Troy Circle in Dyersburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Haywood

When: April 5, 1:30 PM CST to 1:35 PM CST
Where: Haywood County, 0.56 mi E of Brownsville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.600, -89.260

A couple homes sustained damage from downed trees.

Flash Flood, Dyer

When: April 5, 1:35 PM CST to 5:35 PM CST
Where: Dyer County, 0.69 mi N of Viar to 0.49 mi NE of Viar
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.030, -89.330

A foot of water over TN 104 near Dyersburg.

Flash Flood, Henry

When: April 5, 1:40 PM CST to 5:40 PM CST
Where: Henry County, 0.71 mi W of Paris to 0.7 mi W of Paris
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.300, -88.333

Flash flooding at W. Blythe and S. Porter Street.

Flash Flood, Tipton

When: April 5, 1:40 PM CST to 3:40 PM CST
Where: Tipton County, 1.13 mi E of Crosstown to 1.07 mi E of Crosstown
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.450, -89.780

Roadways are flooded near Marshall Road and US-51.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crockett

When: April 5, 1:40 PM CST to 1:45 PM CST
Where: Crockett County, 1.49 mi SSE of Bells
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.700, -89.070

Trees snapped causing minor damage to the roof and trim of a home.

Flash Flood, Shelby

When: April 5, 1:41 PM CST to 4:41 PM CST
Where: Shelby County, 1.79 mi NW of Memphis to 1.91 mi NW of Memphis
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.150, -90.040

A foot of water covered I-40 near Danny Thomas Blvd.

Flash Flood, Weakley

When: April 5, 1:49 PM CST to 5:49 PM CST
Where: Weakley County, 0.56 mi E of Dresden to 1 mi E of Dresden
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.300, -88.710

Roadways are flooded across Dresden.

Hail, Gibson

When: April 5, 2:04 PM CST to 2:09 PM CST
Where: Gibson County, 1.32 mi WNW of Ledbetter
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.940, -88.750

Report from mping.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: April 5, 2:08 PM CST to 2:13 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 1.82 mi ENE of Claybrook
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.710, -88.620

A large tree is down across Hwy 412 near Hwy 152.

Thunderstorm Wind, Decatur

When: April 5, 2:35 PM CST to 2:40 PM CST
Where: Decatur County, Yellow Spgs
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.820, -88.130

A tree is down on powerlines at Yellow Springs Rd and Hohammer Rd.

Flash Flood, Shelby

When: April 5, 2:40 PM CST to 6:40 PM CST
Where: Shelby County, 0.56 mi SSE of Berclair to 0.45 mi SSE of Berclair
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.142, -89.918

Roadway flooded at Charleswood Ave & Waring Ave. 2 cars stalled at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henry

When: April 5, 2:40 PM CST to 2:45 PM CST
Where: Henry County, 2.15 mi SSW of India
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.300, -88.280

Several trees and powerlines are down near Lone Oak Rd and Hamlin Dr.

Flash Flood, Benton

When: April 5, 3:30 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Where: Benton County, 0.89 mi NW of Camden to 0.62 mi N of Camden
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.060, -88.110

Multiple roads across Camden and Benton County are flooded and closed due to high water.

Flash Flood, Haywood

When: April 5, 6:50 PM CST to 8:50 PM CST
Where: Haywood County, 0.89 mi SW of Owl City to 1.04 mi S of Owl City
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.720, -89.210

Vehicle stranded on Hwy 54 near the Crockett/Haywood County line. Water rescue is underway.

Flash Flood, Hardin

When: April 5, 8:00 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where: Hardin County, 3.24 mi SSE of Olivehill to 3.76 mi SSE of Olivehill
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.230, -88.000

Olive Hill Road is flooding in multiple places and is impassable.

What these are

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.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1257441, 1257442, 1257443, 1257444, 1257447, 1257446, 1257449, 1257457, 1257450, 1257451, 1257452, 1257453, 1257455, 1257456, 1257458, 1257459, 1257467, 1257464, 1257466, 1257468, 1257461, 1257463, 1257474, 1257462, 1257424, 1257425, 1257426, 1257427, 1257428, 1257429, 1257472, 1257473, 1257430, 1257448, 1257471, 1257475, 1257431, 1257432, 1257433, 1257476, and more.