Flash Flooding and Flooding in Tennessee, February 15 to 18, 2025

Name: Flash Flooding and Flooding in Tennessee, February 15 to 18, 2025
Start: 2025-02-15T06:00
End: 2025-02-18T22:55
Location: Tennessee

February 15 to 18, 2025 · NWS OHX · 51 events in 18 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $2.1 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 51

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 OHX wrote it up.

A major severe weather and flooding event unfolded across Middle Tennessee on February 15-16, 2025. As well above average moisture spread into the area, this helped set the stage for very heavy rainfall across Middle Tennessee. Showers and thunderstorms began early during the day on February 15th, and the primary threat with this first round was flooding. The most significant flooding was reported in Montgomery and Robertson counties where numerous roadways were flooded, and several homes were inundated with water. Area rivers and creeks also rose in response to the heavy rain with the Cumberland River, Red River, and Harpeth River all entering flood stage. A second round of showers and thunderstorms moved into Middle Tennessee during the evening of February 15th and through the morning hours of February 16th ahead of a cold front. Additional heavy rain and flash flooding was a threat with these thunderstorms as well, but the risk for severe weather also increased with reports of large hail and high winds received. In the wake of the cold front, non-convective strong winds were observed across much of the area. While these winds were generally less than 58 mph, the Crossville ASOS station did observe a brief gust up to 60 mph which caused minor damage in the area.

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 Feb 15, 5:39 AM CST, 21 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Updated at 535 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025
Significant flooding is expected today, particularly across northwest Middle Tennessee. River flooding and flash flooding are likely.
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move through tonight. Damaging winds and tornadoes will be the main threats. Severe threat is greatest for areas west of I-24.
Temperatures fall well below-normal next week with snow possible during the Wednesday-Thursday time frame.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 15, 5:39 AM CST, 21 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Nashville TN
539 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 535 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025

- Significant flooding is expected today, particularly across
  northwest Middle Tennessee. River flooding and flash flooding
  are likely.

- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move through
  tonight. Damaging winds and tornadoes will be the main threats.
  Severe threat is greatest for areas west of I-24.

- Temperatures fall well below-normal next week with snow possible
  during the Wednesday-Thursday time frame.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 144 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025

Today will be a very active weather day across Middle Tennessee.
Rain and thunderstorms have entered extreme northwest middle TN
this morning and this will be the start of numerous hours of
moderate to heavy rainfall over that area. A large temperature
inversion noted at 850mb on the 00Z sounding shows warm air
advection has started ushering warm, moist air into the area,
setting the stage for both a flood and severe thunderstorm risk
today.

Flooding: 00Z CAMs have shifted the axis of highest QPF values a bit
further southeast, showing potentially significant rainfall totals
of 5 to 7 inches over the northwest. There is a little bit of
variance amongst the models in the spatial extent of the swath of
highest QPF, but if you live in northwest Middle Tennessee,
really even in the upper left quadrant of the mid state, please
stay aware of your surroundings today, have multiple ways to
receive warnings, and if you encounter flood waters while driving,
TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN! Rainfall amounts dwindle down as go
further southeast, with the rest of middle Tennessee getting
anywhere from 1 to 3 inches today.

Severe potential: A number of the 00Z CAMs have come in a bit more
bullish with instability. I am inclined to say the overall severe
threat has slightly increased if this remains the case. Looking at
soundings from the 00Z HRRR around 6 PM tonight, MUCAPE values are
around 600 J/Kg with SBCAPE around 200-300 J/Kg. Bulk shear is near
65 kts with storm relative helicity values over 500 m2/s2. All of
this would point a damaging wind and tornado risk. Most of the CAMs
keep convection confined to the QLCS only, but the HRRR does
populate a few discrete cells immediately ahead of the line. If
any outflows are able to kick out ahead of the main line and
there's enough instability, it is entirely possible that a few
strong to severe thunderstorms could develop. The tornado threat
would likely be greater in discrete cells with more of a damaging
wind risk with the QLCS. As of now, it looks like the main line
will cross the Tennessee River sometime after 7 to 8 PM and work
east through the area, exiting around midnight. Areas generally
west of I-24 have the greatest chance of seeing severe impacts,
both with the line and if any cells develop ahead of the line.
Given the curved hodographs, abundant shear, and the possibility
of increased instability, the primary hazards within the line will
be damaging winds with the chance for embedded tornadoes along
the leading edge of the line.

Behind the front, winds will increase due to a tight pressure
gradient moving over the area. Areas along the Cumberland Plateau
could see gusts up to 40mph overnight into Monday. As such, we
have issued a wind advisory for the Cumberland Plateau that will
begin at midnight tonight and go through noon Sunday.

Temperatures will drop back well below-normal behind the front.
As the surface low exits off to the northeast, some lingering
wrap-around moisture could squeeze out a few snow showers, mainly
over our northeast counties on Sunday afternoon. No accumulation
is expected.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday Night through next Saturday)
Issued at 144 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025

We will have a small window of time to dry out the remainder of
Sunday through most of Tuesday. Models are picking up on another
deep trough setting up across that west that could bring our next
precipitation chances to the area, likely in the form of snow given
how cold temperatures will be. It is still far too early to talk
amounts, but there has been a consistent signal amongst the GFS,
Euro, and Canadian that we will likely see snow by the middle of
next week. Temperatures in the extended will be as much as 20
degrees below normal with highs in the 20s/30s and overnight lows
in the teens to single digits.

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 535 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025

Poor flying conditions today at all terminals as a strong cold
front pushes through the area this evening. Moderate to heavy rain
is ongoing and will continue through most of this taf cycle. Low-
level wind shear has been mentioned in the taf at all sites with
2kft winds near 45 knots. Surface winds will primarily be gusting
out of the south through most of the day. A line of showers and
thunderstorms will move from west to east through the area after
00Z. This will bring an increase in wind gusts near 35 to 40 kts
with heavy rainfall.

Cigs will remain below VFR conditions through the entire taf
period with periodic bouncing between MVFR/IFR. Heavy rainfall
will reduce vis to IFR thresholds at times.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Nashville      68  37  45  24 / 100 100  20   0
Clarksville    64  34  39  21 / 100 100  20   0
Crossville     59  34  52  19 /  90 100  60   0
Columbia       67  36  47  23 /  80 100  10   0
Cookeville     62  35  52  22 / 100 100  60   0
Jamestown      60  34  53  19 / 100 100  60   0
Lawrenceburg   66  37  49  23 /  70 100  10   0
Murfreesboro   67  37  49  22 /  90 100  30   0
Waverly        65  32  40  22 /  90 100  10   0

&&

.OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch through Sunday morning for TNZ005>011-023>034-
056>066-075-077>080-093>095.

Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday for
TNZ011-032>034-065-066-077>080.

&&

SHORT TERM...Baggett
LONG TERM....Baggett
AVIATION.....Baggett

The radar

The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 11 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 11:57 UTC.

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Event by event

39 flash flood, 6 flood, 3 hail, 2 thunderstorm wind, 1 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: February 15, 6:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 2.47 mi NW of Kennedy to 1.7 mi WNW of Kennedy
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.642, -87.316

Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding in the Woodstock Estates subdivision, located off Trenton Road. Approximately fourteen homes in the subdivision were inundated with six to eight feet of water. Emergency responders had to assist in evacuating several of the residents. Damages are a rough estimate.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: February 15, 6:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 0.75 mi SSW of Kenwood to 0.88 mi ESE of Bel Air Estates
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.570, -87.406

Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and significant damage to Northwood Apartments in Clarksville. All floor level apartments were inundated with four to five feet of water. In total, 66 apartment units were impacted. Damages are a rough estimate.

Flash Flood, Stewart

When: February 15, 7:00 AM CST to February 16, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Stewart County, 1.52 mi ENE of Model to 5.74 mi NNE of Legate
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.662, -87.947

Heavy rain across Stewart County closed several roadways across the county. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: February 15, 8:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 1.91 mi W of Kennedy to 1.04 mi WNW of Kennedy
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.625, -87.314

Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Trenton Road in Clarksville. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: February 15, 8:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 2.61 mi SE of Beldon to 2.36 mi WNW of Port Royal
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.572, -87.189

Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Hayes Street in Clarksville. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: February 15, 8:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 1.65 mi NE of St Bethlehem to 1.64 mi SSE of Kennedy
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.596, -87.278

Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Corporate Parkway in Clarksville. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: February 15, 8:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 0.95 mi E of Briarwood to 0.92 mi SE of Clarksville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.519, -87.363

Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Crossland Avenue in Clarksville. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: February 15, 8:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 2.21 mi NNW of Excell to 2.09 mi NNW of Excell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.511, -87.280

Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Madison Street in Clarksville. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: February 15, 8:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 0.7 mi N of Fredonia to 0.61 mi NW of Fredonia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.440, -87.219

Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Lock B Road N south of Clarksville. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: February 15, 8:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 0.94 mi ENE of Oakwood to 0.67 mi SE of Oakwood
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.534, -87.564

Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding and forced the closure of Cooper Creek Road west of Clarksville. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Robertson

When: February 15, 8:30 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Robertson County, 4.17 mi WNW of Barren Plain to 1.18 mi NNW of Handleyton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.633, -86.983

Heavy rain across Robertson County caused widespread flooding across most of the county, including along Husley Road in Orlinda which was washed away.

Flash Flood, Davidson

When: February 15, 9:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Davidson County, 1.21 mi ESE of Madison to 1.47 mi ENE of Madison
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.245, -86.749

Heavy rain in the Nashville area caused flooding and forced the closure of Interstate 65 N at mile marker 91. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Davidson

When: February 15, 9:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Davidson County, 1.19 mi SE of Nashville to 1.34 mi ESE of Nashville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.160, -86.763

Heavy rain in the Nashville area caused flooding and forced the closure of Interstate 24 near Shelby Avenue. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Davidson

When: February 15, 9:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Davidson County, 1.19 mi WSW of Madison to 0.98 mi WSW of Madison
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.241, -86.788

Heavy rain in the Nashville area caused flooding and forced the closure of Interstate 24 at mile marker 43. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Davidson

When: February 15, 9:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Davidson County, 1.13 mi S of Berry Hill to 1.5 mi SE of Berry Hill
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.104, -86.770

Heavy rain in the Nashville area caused flooding at Sidco Drive and Armory Drive. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Davidson

When: February 15, 9:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Davidson County, 0.75 mi W of Providence to 0.35 mi WNW of Oglesby
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.079, -86.733

Heavy rain in the Nashville area caused flooding along Edmonson Pike. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Stewart

When: February 15, 9:00 AM CST to February 16, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Stewart County, 3.43 mi W of Model to 1.24 mi WNW of Tobaccoport
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.655, -88.031

Heavy rain across Stewart County closed several roadways across the county. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Sumner

When: February 15, 9:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Sumner County, 0.36 mi WNW of Ocana to 0.55 mi S of Ocana
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.382, -86.556

Heavy rain in Gallatin caused flooding and forced the closure of Lower Station Camp Road in west Gallatin. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Sumner

When: February 15, 9:00 AM CST to February 16, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Sumner County, 1.06 mi SW of Shackle Is to 1.48 mi W of Rockland
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.357, -86.631

Heavy rain across Hendersonville resulted in flooding and numerous road closures, including on Drakes Creek Road in north Hendersonville. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Overton

When: February 15, 9:15 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Overton County, 0.78 mi SSE of Bethlehem to 2.36 mi ENE of Allred
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.319, -85.297

Heavy rain in Overton County caused flooding on Wilder Highway and Mark Speck Road south of Livingston. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Clay

When: February 15, 9:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Clay County, 3.17 mi W of Butlers Lndg to 1.58 mi NNW of Pea Ridge Store
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.477, -85.627

Heavy rain caused flooding and standing water on roadways that were adjacent to rivers and streams across Clay County. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Jackson

When: February 15, 9:49 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 2.97 mi WSW of Burristown to 1.77 mi WSW of Sugar Creek
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.359, -85.577

Heavy rain in Jackson County flooded several roadways, including State Road 135 at Aaron Branch Road which was forced to close. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: February 15, 10:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 0.41 mi WSW of Kenwood to 0.42 mi SE of Kenwood
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 36.578, -87.407

Heavy rain across Montgomery County caused flooding over Saratoga Drive in Clarksville. Social media pictures showed a car stuck in the flood waters, but no injuries were reported.

Flash Flood, Cheatham

When: February 15, 11:00 AM CST to February 16, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Cheatham County, 1.48 mi NNE of Sulphur Spgs to 2.1 mi NNE of Sulphur Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.269, -87.039

Heavy rain caused flooding along Dry Fork Creek Road near Ashland City as heavy rain caused Dry Fork Creek to overflow its banks. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Cheatham

When: February 15, 11:00 AM CST to February 16, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Cheatham County, 0.23 mi WNW of Sycamore to 0.14 mi S of Sycamore
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.321, -87.054

Heavy rain caused flooding along Highway 49, forcing its closure between Girl Scout Road and Ed Harris Road northeast of Ashland City. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Cheatham

When: February 15, 11:00 AM CST to February 16, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Cheatham County, 1.99 mi W of Sycamore to 1.73 mi E of Lockertsville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.322, -87.086

Heavy rain caused flooding along Harris Town Road, forcing its closure west of Sycamore. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Cheatham

When: February 15, 11:00 AM CST to February 16, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Cheatham County, 1.52 mi SE of Lockertsville to 2.19 mi SE of Lockertsville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.336, -87.099

Heavy rain caused flooding along Lockertsville Road, forcing its closure west of Sycamore. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Cheatham

When: February 15, 11:00 AM CST to February 16, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Cheatham County, 0.23 mi ENE of Sycamore to 0.99 mi WNW of Sycamore
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.322, -87.046

Heavy rain caused Sycamore Creek in Cheatham County to overflow out of its bank. No homes along the creek were impacted.

Flash Flood, Cheatham

When: February 15, 11:00 AM CST to February 16, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Cheatham County, 1.24 mi N of Greenbrier to 1.14 mi ESE of Cheap Hill
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.298, -87.118

Heavy rain caused flooding along Chapmansboro Road, forcing its closure northwest of Ashland City. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Humphreys

When: February 15, 11:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Humphreys County, 0.54 mi SW of Plant to 0.44 mi W of Concord
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.014, -87.926

Heavy rain in Humphreys County caused area roadways near and along rivers and creeks to flood. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Sumner

When: February 15, 11:45 AM CST to February 16, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Sumner County, 1.42 mi W of Mitchellville to 0.67 mi NE of Nubia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.634, -86.555

Heavy rain in the Portland area caused flooding along several area roadways, including Jim Courtney Road, Coker Ford Road, and Highway 259. Damages are unknown.

Flood, Montgomery

When: February 15, 2:06 PM CST to February 18, 2:13 AM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 1.4 mi NNW of Clarksville to 0.33 mi N of Port Royal
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 36.550, -87.355

Heavy rain caused the Red River at Port Royal to enter major flood stage with a crest of 45.59 feet.

Flood, Robertson

When: February 15, 2:06 PM CST to February 18, 2:13 AM CST
Where: Robertson County, 1.18 mi W of Walnut Grove to 2.43 mi ENE of Adams
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 36.549, -87.141

Heavy rain caused the Red River at Port Royal to enter major flood stage with a crest of 45.59 feet.

Flash Flood, Humphreys

When: February 15, 3:05 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Humphreys County, 0.17 mi SSE of Concord to 0.36 mi ESE of Concord
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.228, -87.769

Heavy rain caused flooding in Humphreys County, causing White Oak Creek to overfill its bank and cause Tennessee Ridge Road to become impassable. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Macon

When: February 15, 4:05 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Macon County, 0.53 mi N of Red Boiling Spgs to 0.47 mi N of Red Boiling Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.538, -85.849

Heavy rain in Red Boiling Springs forced the closure of Old Lake Road. Damages are unknown.

Hail, Stewart

When: February 15, 8:28 PM CST
Where: Stewart County, 7.5 mi NE of Dover
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 36.557, -87.734

Estimated one inch hail was reported near Dover from a severe thunderstorm.

Hail, Dickson

When: February 15, 9:32 PM CST
Where: Dickson County, Vanleer
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 36.230, -87.450

Estimated one inch hail was reported in Vanleer from a severe thunderstorm.

Hail, Davidson

When: February 15, 10:15 PM CST
Where: Davidson County, 0.92 mi SE of Joelton
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 36.309, -86.860

Estimated nickel size hail was reported from a strong thunderstorm northwest of Nashville.

Flash Flood, Davidson

When: February 15, 10:30 PM CST to February 16, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Davidson County, 0.06 mi SE of Goodlettsville to 0.61 mi SSW of Goodlettsville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.319, -86.719

Heavy rain in the Nashville area caused flooding along Dickerson Pike. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Davidson

When: February 15, 10:30 PM CST to February 16, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Davidson County, 1.4 mi ESE of Little Creek to 1.35 mi NE of Madison
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.272, -86.757

Heavy rain in the Nashville area caused flooding near the intersection of Dickerson Pike and Old Hickory Boulevard. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Davidson

When: February 15, 10:30 PM CST to February 16, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Davidson County, 1.87 mi S of Newsom to 1.81 mi S of Newsom
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.053, -87.001

Heavy rain in Davidson County caused flooding along Poplar Creek Road southeast of Pegram. Damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Williamson

When: February 15, 11:00 PM CST to February 16, 1:00 AM CST
Where: Williamson County, 0.64 mi SE of Fernvale to 0.56 mi SSE of Fernvale
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.943, -87.073

Heavy rain in Williamson County caused flooding and forced the closure of the 5900 block of Old Highway 96. Damages are unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When: February 15, 11:40 PM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 0.69 mi N of Bonnertown
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.010, -87.300

Strong thunderstorm winds in southern Lawrence County destroyed a barn that was under construction. Damage to tree branches was also reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Flash Flood, Macon

When: February 16, 12:00 AM CST to 3:00 AM CST
Where: Macon County, 0.7 mi WNW of Green Vly to 0.78 mi ENE of Spivey
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.624, -86.062

Heavy rain across Macon County caused flooding across several roadways. Palace Care and Rehabilitation Center in Red Boiling Springs was also forced to evacuate, but there were no injuries.

Flash Flood, Trousdale

When: February 16, 12:00 AM CST to 3:00 AM CST
Where: Trousdale County, 0.38 mi E of Templow to 3.14 mi NNE of Cato
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.429, -86.223

Heavy rain across Trousdale County resulted in numerous flooded roadways. Damages are unknown.

Flood, Montgomery

When: February 16, 12:01 AM CST to February 18, 10:55 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 4.18 mi S of Sailors Rest to 2.17 mi SE of Round Pond
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 36.360, -87.590

Heavy rain caused the Cumberland River at Clarksville to enter moderate flood stage with a crest of 51.27 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coffee

When: February 16, 12:54 AM CST
Where: Coffee County, 0.21 mi WNW of Manchester
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 35.481, -86.084

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a home on East Harp Street in Manchester. Damages are a rough estimate.

Flood, Hickman

When: February 16, 4:34 AM CST to 11:05 AM CST
Where: Hickman County, 4.35 mi NE of Coble to 1.68 mi NW of Grinders
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 35.820, -87.570

Heavy rain caused the Piney River near Vernon to enter minor flood stage with a crest of 16.09 feet.

High Wind, Cumberland

When: February 16, 6:15 AM CST to 6:24 AM CST
Where: Cumberland forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 35.950, -84.998 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Crossville ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph as a strong cold front moved through the area. These strong winds caused roof damage to a store in downtown Crossville. Damages are a rough estimate.

Flood, Cheatham

When: February 16, 6:58 AM CST to 4:37 PM CST
Where: Cheatham County, 1.38 mi N of Greenbrier to 1.81 mi WSW of Fox Bluff
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 36.300, -87.120

Heavy rain caused the Harpeth River near Kingston Springs to enter minor flood stage with a crest of 22.37 feet.

Flood, Stewart

When: February 16, 2:04 PM CST to February 18, 12:06 AM CST
Where: Stewart County, 2.16 mi NW of Model to 1.8 mi WSW of Carlisle
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 36.670, -88.000

Heavy rain caused the Cumberland River at Dover to enter minor flood stage with a crest of 66.97 feet.

What these are

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.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
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.
High Wind: Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Tennessee in 2025 Every state in 2025 This day in weather history Warnings in Tennessee, February 2025

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: 1228864, 1228865, 1228869, 1228838, 1228839, 1228844, 1228853, 1228862, 1228866, 1228867, 1228868, 1228398, 1228400, 1228401, 1228814, 1228815, 1228870, 1228876, 1228879, 1228885, 1228381, 1228821, 1228863, 1228375, 1228376, 1228377, 1228378, 1228379, 1228380, 1228820, 1228872, 1229083, 1229084, 1228819, 1228822, 1228890, 1228891, 1228893, 1228816, 1228817, and more.