Tennessee, 2025

Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Tennessee, March 15 to 19, 2025

March 15 to 19, 2025 · NWS OHX · 40 events in 22 counties and zones

A potent storm system brought multiple rounds of thunderstorms and severe weather to Middle Tennessee on March 15, 2025. The main risk for severe weather was associated with a line of thunderstorms that tracks east across Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening hours.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

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  • Wind
  • Hail
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  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$1.8 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
40

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 potent storm system brought multiple rounds of thunderstorms and severe weather to Middle Tennessee on March 15, 2025. The main risk for severe weather was associated with a line of thunderstorms that tracks east across Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening hours. This line produced one EF-1 tornado near Christiana. As this line moved towards the Cumberland Plateau, it strengthened and caused wind damage in numerous locations. Some of the worst wind damage was found in Palmer where an estimated swath of 95 mph winds uprooted trees and caused structural damage. Numerous downed trees and structural damage was also found in White, Fentress, and Overton counties. These multiple rounds of rain also caused flooding issues with flash flooding and reports of road closures reported across Middle Tennessee. This heavy rain also caused several rivers to rise into flood stage for days after this event.

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 Mar 15, 10:12 AM CST, 1 hour 18 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 1048 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
  • Severe thunderstorm risk through this evening with chances for damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes.
  • Heavy rain with a risk for flooding in urban, low-lying, and poor drainage areas, especially west of I-65.
  • Gusty non-thunderstorm winds between 35 to 45 mph through this evening.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 15, 10:12 AM CST, 1 hour 18 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1112 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1048 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

- Severe thunderstorm risk through this evening with chances for
  damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes.

- Heavy rain with a risk for flooding in urban, low-lying, and
  poor drainage areas, especially west of I-65.

- Gusty non-thunderstorm winds between 35 to 45 mph through this
  evening.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Rest of today through Sunday)
Issued at 1048 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

Showers and thunderstorms continue this morning as the warm front
pushes northward. Right now storms have stayed mostly sub severe,
with some small hail reported. But, instability and additional
moisture will move northward through the day, increasing the fuel
for strong to severe storms this afternoon. Very strong low to mid
level shear will increase the threat for strong updrafts and
storms able to produce damaging wind gusts, hail, and even
tornadoes, especially in the southern half of the area in the
moderate risk. The limiting factor so far has been the warmer air
aloft capping a lot of the convection from going severe, but with
the warm front lifting northward, surface warming will continue
and allow for the cap to weaken to increase the severe threat.
Models continue to show the cap weakening and surface based CAPE
increasing through the afternoon, so remain weather aware and have
multiple ways to receive warnings!

PWAT values will also continue to increase, and with high rain
rates and training of heavy rainfall, flash flooding will also be
a threat this afternoon and evening. Heavy rain should move out of
the area after midnight, but lingering showers will be possible
through mid day Sunday.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday Night through next Saturday)
Issued at 1048 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

Drier and cooler conditions will start the week as the deep trough
over the eastern CONUS continues eastward. Temps will warm up
Tuesday and Wednesday as ridging builds in ahead of the next
trough, and rain chances return Wednesday night into Thursday
morning. The cold front associated with that trough will dry the
region out quite a bit, and may increase the fire weather threat
for Thursday and Friday. Ridging builds in for Friday followed by
another shot at rain next weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 635 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

Regional radar imagery shows a slight lull in coverage of showers
and thunderstorms over much of Middle Tennessee but this will be
short lived as an uptick in convective activity is noted to the
southwest of Nashville at this hour. VFR generally prevails this
morning, but conditions will deteriorate through the late morning
and afternoon hours with TS becoming likely across the region from
late morning through early evening. Timing of the most vigorous
convection still looks like early afternoon trough the evening and
we'll have a TEMPO for 1SM +TSRA with wind gusts to 40+ kt from
21-00Z at BNA with slightly later timing at Sparta/Crossville.
Some of these storms will be severe through the afternoon and
evening with extreme turbulence and bouts of LLWS in and around
deeper convective activity. Conditions will start to improve
tonight as the bulk of the thunderstorms move eastward. Widespread
MVFR cigs are expected through the overnight hours.

Dunn/FWD

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Nashville      73  52  60  34 / 100 100  60   0
Clarksville    71  47  55  32 / 100  90  50   0
Crossville     69  50  60  29 /  90 100  70  10
Columbia       72  50  60  32 / 100 100  50   0
Cookeville     72  51  60  31 /  90 100  70   0
Jamestown      70  50  61  29 /  90 100  70  10
Lawrenceburg   70  49  58  32 /  90  90  40   0
Murfreesboro   74  51  61  31 / 100 100  60   0
Waverly        69  48  57  33 / 100  90  30   0

&&

.OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until midnight CDT tonight for TNZ005>011-023>034-
056>066-075-077>080-093>095.

Flood Watch through late tonight for TNZ005>011-023>034-056>066-
075-077>080-093>095.

&&

SHORT TERM...Barnwell
LONG TERM....Barnwell
AVIATION.....99

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 15, 8:01 AM CST, 3 hours 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
901 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

TNZ025>027-059-151430-
Williamson TN-Dickson TN-Davidson TN-Cheatham TN-
901 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN DAVIDSON...SOUTHEASTERN
DICKSON...NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON AND SOUTHEASTERN CHEATHAM COUNTIES
THROUGH 930 AM CDT...

At 900 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fairview, or 14 miles east of Dickson, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Heavy rain can
         also be expcted.

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...
Fairview, Kingston Springs, Beaman Park, Belle Meade, Bells Bend,
Nashville, Whites Creek, Bellevue, Joelton, Pegram, Forest Hills, and
Ashland City.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 40 between mile markers 178 and 211.
 Interstate 65 between mile markers 82 and 92.
 Interstate 24 between mile markers 35 and 49.
 Interstate 840 between mile markers 1 and 4, and between mile
markers 6 and 8.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3621 8665 3590 8714 3595 8721 3596 8720
      3596 8723 3600 8728 3635 8685
TIME...MOT...LOC 1400Z 224DEG 53KT 3600 8712

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

Mueller
Special weather statement, Mar 15, 8:41 AM CST, 2 hours 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
941 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

TNZ060-094-095-151515-
Lawrence TN-Maury TN-Giles TN-
941 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL LAWRENCE...
SOUTHEASTERN MAURY AND NORTHWESTERN GILES COUNTIES THROUGH 1015 AM
CDT...

At 940 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Lawrenceburg, moving northeast at 50 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...
Culleoka, Columbia, and Lynnville.

This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 36 and 42.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3532 8728 3567 8706 3556 8684 3552 8685
      3550 8687 3552 8688 3550 8688 3546 8692
      3545 8692 3546 8694 3545 8695 3542 8696
      3542 8697 3526 8713
TIME...MOT...LOC 1440Z 214DEG 43KT 3533 8719

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

Mueller
Special weather statement, Mar 15, 9:13 AM CST, 2 hours 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1013 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

TNZ027-059-060-151545-
Williamson TN-Davidson TN-Maury TN-
1013 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN DAVIDSON...NORTH
CENTRAL MAURY AND CENTRAL WILLIAMSON COUNTIES THROUGH 1045 AM CDT...

At 1012 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Thompson's Station, or 9 miles southwest of Franklin, moving
northeast at 65 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...
Franklin, Forest Hills, Belle Meade, Thompson's Station, Brentwood,
Nashville, Bellevue, Antioch, Natchez Trace At Highway 96, Berry
Hill, Leipers Fork, Percy Priest Lake, Oak Hill, Spring Hill, and
Nolensville.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 40 between mile markers 202 and 220.
 Interstate 65 between mile markers 62 and 89.
 Interstate 24 between mile markers 44 and 61.
 Interstate 840 between mile markers 16 and 28.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3615 8656 3614 8655 3613 8653 3612 8653
      3574 8697 3581 8711 3625 8682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1512Z 212DEG 56KT 3584 8698

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

Mueller
Special weather statement, Mar 15, 10:19 AM CST, 1 hour 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1119 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

TNZ024-025-056-057-151645-
Hickman TN-Dickson TN-Humphreys TN-Perry TN-
1119 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN DICKSON...NORTH
CENTRAL PERRY...HUMPHREYS AND NORTHWESTERN HICKMAN COUNTIES THROUGH
1145 AM CDT...

At 1119 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hurricane Mills, or 13 miles south of Waverly, moving northeast at 50
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Hurricane Mills, Waverly, Pinewood, New Johnsonville, McEwen, I-40
Near The Tennessee River, and Bucksnort.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 136 and 168.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3598 8802 3599 8800 3603 8800 3620 8763
      3620 8759 3618 8757 3621 8754 3622 8752
      3594 8736 3575 8790 3585 8795 3590 8793
      3594 8793 3594 8800
TIME...MOT...LOC 1619Z 233DEG 45KT 3591 8784

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Mueller
Special weather statement, Mar 15, 10:41 AM CST, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1141 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

TNZ006-023>026-151715-
Dickson TN-Humphreys TN-Cheatham TN-Montgomery TN-Houston TN-
1141 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT DICKSON...SOUTHEASTERN
MONTGOMERY...SOUTHEASTERN HOUSTON...NORTHWESTERN CHEATHAM AND EAST
CENTRAL HUMPHREYS COUNTIES THROUGH 1215 PM CDT...

At 1141 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles east of Erin to 7 miles northwest of
Dickson to 10 miles east of Hurricane Mills. Movement was northeast
at 40 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...
Charlotte, Cheatham Dam, Vanleer, Slayden, Burns, Cunningham,
Dickson, and Clarksville.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 40 between mile markers 163 and 169.
 Interstate 24 between mile markers 9 and 16.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3655 8714 3655 8713 3632 8715 3605 8729
      3598 8746 3599 8753 3597 8754 3595 8757
      3595 8761 3592 8765 3637 8754 3661 8714
TIME...MOT...LOC 1641Z 233DEG 36KT 3634 8746 3613 8749 3593 8761

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

40/Sizemore
Special weather statement, Mar 15, 11:14 AM CST, 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1214 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

TNZ006-007-025>027-151800-
Robertson TN-Dickson TN-Davidson TN-Cheatham TN-Montgomery TN-
1214 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN DAVIDSON...EASTERN
DICKSON...EAST CENTRAL MONTGOMERY...CHEATHAM AND ROBERTSON COUNTIES
THROUGH 100 PM CDT...

At 1214 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Clarksville to 7 miles
northwest of Ashland City to White Bluff. Movement was northeast at
40 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...
Ridgetop, Adams, Whites Creek, Greenbrier, Pleasant View, Cedar Hill,
Beaman Park, Springfield, Ashland City, White Bluff, Coopertown,
Burns, Joelton, Orlinda, Bells Bend, Cross Plains, Pegram, Kingston
Springs, and Millersville.

This includes Interstate 24 between mile markers 14 and 40.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3665 8671 3653 8669 3642 8675 3619 8683
      3604 8732 3632 8718 3658 8718 3664 8709
TIME...MOT...LOC 1714Z 238DEG 36KT 3650 8720 3633 8714 3611 8722

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

40/Sizemore

The radar

The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 84 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 17:31 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

14 flash flood, 12 thunderstorm wind, 12 flood, 2 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Humphreys

When
March 15, 11:30 AM CST to 4:00 PM CST
Where
Humphreys County, 3 mi E of Waverly to 1 mi SW of Waverly
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
36.080, -87.746

Heavy rain in the Waverly area caused flooding of low lying areas near creeks and streams. Extent of damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Davidson

When
March 15, 11:40 AM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where
Davidson County, 1.28 mi SSE of Goodlettsville to 1.43 mi S of Goodlettsville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
36.303, -86.711

Heavy rain caused flooding along I-65 N just south of exit 95. Extent of damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Dickson

When
March 15, 12:57 PM CST to 4:00 PM CST
Where
Dickson County, 2.58 mi NE of Tennessee City to 2.4 mi WSW of Dickson Muni Arpt
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
36.122, -87.483

Heavy rain caused flooding over Walnut Grove Road near Dickson. Extent of damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Lawrence

When
March 15, 1:46 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where
Lawrence County, 0.91 mi NNE of Leoma to 0.96 mi SSE of Dunn
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.182, -87.343

Heavy rain in the Lawrenceburg area caused flooding at Rambler's Edge RV park. Extent of damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Lawrence

When
March 15, 1:46 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where
Lawrence County, Loretto to 1.04 mi SSW of Busby
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.080, -87.450

Heavy rain the Loretto area caused flooding along U.S. 43. Extent of damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Sumner

When
March 15, 1:59 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where
Sumner County, 0.45 mi S of Buck Lodge to 0.53 mi N of Buck Lodge
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
36.513, -86.469

Heavy rain in Portland caused flooding along Old Gallatin Road, resulting it in being impassable. Extent of damages are unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marshall

When
March 15, 2:08 PM CST
Where
Marshall County, 2.75 mi SSW of Cornersville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
35.336, -86.875

Severe thunderstorm winds snapped a tree and power pole on Blue Creek Road southwest of Cornersville. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bedford

When
March 15, 2:19 PM CST
Where
Bedford County, 0.61 mi S of Longview
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
35.641, -86.530

A tornadic thunderstorm caused damage to a powerline and a tree at the intersection of Longview Road and Pepper Hill near Unionville. Damages are a rough estimate.

Tornado, Bedford

When
March 15, 2:20 PM CST to 2:22 PM CST
Where
Bedford County, 1.5 mi N of Longview to 2.1 mi NNE of Longview
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.17 mi
Path width
300 yd
Continued into
Rutherford, Tn (OHX)
Property damage
$500,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.672, -86.533

An EF-1 tornado first touched down in far northwest Bedford County near Carter Crossroads on Kingdom Road. At this location, a half dozen outbuildings, storage buildings, and barns were damaged or destroyed. The tornado continued east-northeast where some minor damage occurred to homes along Longview Road. Garage doors were blown in, fences were knocked down, outbuildings were destroyed, and minor roof damage was observed. The tornado then continued into far southwest Rutherford County. Damages are a rough estimate.

Tornado, Rutherford

When
March 15, 2:22 PM CST to 2:26 PM CST
Where
Rutherford County, 0.98 mi ESE of Newtown to 2.02 mi NE of Midland
Rating
EF1
Path length
3.31 mi
Path width
300 yd
Property damage
$500,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.677, -86.513

This narrative continues the EF-1 tornado that began in far northwest Bedford County. Once the tornado moved into far southwest Rutherford County, trees were downed on Threet Road as well as a few outbuildings damaged. More tree damage was observed as the tornado approached Williams Road. The tornado crossed Midland Road and finally lifted near Jones Road before reaching Highway 231. Damages are a rough estimate.

Flash Flood, Robertson

When
March 15, 2:27 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where
Robertson County, 1.01 mi E of Baggettsville to 1.51 mi E of Baggettsville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
36.481, -86.702

Heavy rain in the White House area caused neighborhood roads near Pinson Lane to become impassable. Extent of damages are unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rutherford

When
March 15, 2:30 PM CST
Where
Rutherford County, 0.91 mi E of Rucker
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
35.752, -86.384

Severe thunderstorm winds caused a privacy fence to be blown down, partially blocking the road along Rucker Road near County Farm Road. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rutherford

When
March 15, 2:30 PM CST
Where
Rutherford County, 1.22 mi NE of Crescent
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
35.761, -86.433

Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees at Webb Road and Barfield-Crescent Road. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bedford

When
March 15, 2:30 PM CST
Where
Bedford County, Bomar Arpt
Measured
53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by
AWOS
Coordinates
35.570, -86.450

The Shelbyville AWOS measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rutherford

When
March 15, 2:45 PM CST
Where
Rutherford County, 0.13 mi SSW of Donnel Chapel
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
35.748, -86.231

Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees which blocked the road along Jacobs Hollow Road near Bradyville Pike. Damages are a rough estimate.

Flash Flood, Sumner

When
March 15, 2:55 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where
Sumner County, 0.31 mi NW of Westmoreland to 0.25 mi WSW of Pleasant Grove
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
36.573, -86.254

Heavy rain in the Westmoreland area caused the intersection of Hawkins Drive and Old Highway 31 E to become flooded. Extent of damages are unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rutherford

When
March 15, 3:03 PM CST
Where
Rutherford County, 2.27 mi W of Big Spgs
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
35.721, -86.320

A downed tree along with debris on the roadway forced the closure of I-24 E at mile marker 89.2 as all eastbound lanes were blocked. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
March 15, 3:15 PM CST
Where
Warren County, Mc Minnville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
35.680, -85.780

Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees in the McMinnville area. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind, White

When
March 15, 3:22 PM CST
Where
White County, 2.63 mi W of Joppa
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.825, -85.677

Substantial wind damage was noted to a grove of trees near the Horseshoe Bend Marina. All trees were blown to the northeast. At the marina itself, an awning covering the dock was blown off, collapsing on some boats. Winds were up to 75 mph, a determination mainly made from the tree damage. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grundy

When
March 15, 4:09 PM CST
Where
Grundy County, Palmer
Measured
83 kt (96 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$500,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.350, -85.570

A NWS survey team determined that the damage near Palmer was caused by straight-line winds with maximum wind speeds of 95 mph. The width of the damage path was determined to be over a mile wide. These very strong downsloping microburst winds blew straight into Palmer, causing many trees to be uprooted and snapped along with some structural damage in the area. All trees fell in generally the same direction with no narrow tornado path found. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fentress

When
March 15, 4:30 PM CST
Where
Fentress County, 1.28 mi W of Pine Haven
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
36.448, -84.953

Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees and caused minor structural damage on the north side of Jamestown near Fairgrounds Road. Damages are a rough estimate.

Flash Flood, Dickson

When
March 15, 4:37 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Where
Dickson County, 0.83 mi ENE of Cumberland Furnace to 0.84 mi NW of Stayton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
36.273, -87.356

Heavy rain caused portions of Starks Road to be covered in water and impassable in some spots. Extent of damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Maury

When
March 15, 4:49 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where
Maury County, 2.66 mi NW of Westwood to 2.13 mi NE of Needmore
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
35.630, -87.110

Heavy rain caused flooding in several spots along Highway 43 between Columbia and Mt. Pleasant. Extent of damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Davidson

When
March 15, 4:51 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where
Davidson County, 1.28 mi ENE of Berry Hill to 1.36 mi ENE of Berry Hill
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
36.126, -86.748

Heavy rain in the Berry Hill area caused flooding at I-440 and Nolensville Pike. Extent of damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Cumberland

When
March 15, 5:13 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Where
Cumberland County, 0.42 mi ESE of Crossville to 0.34 mi NE of Rinnie
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
35.947, -85.023

Heavy rain caused flooding along Highway 127N between Crossville and Clarkrange. Extent of damages are unknown.

Flash Flood, Lawrence

When
March 15, 7:02 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where
Lawrence County, 1.77 mi NW of Westpoint to 1.61 mi N of Westpoint
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.151, -87.548

Heavy rain near West Point completely washed out Wisdom Road. Damages are a rough estimate.

Flood, Davidson

When
March 15, 7:30 PM CST to 11:40 PM CST
Where
Davidson County, 0.56 mi E of Nashville Cornelia F to 0.56 mi SW of Nashville Cornelia F
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
36.180, -86.690

Mill Creek near Nolensville crested to 14.18 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, water flooded low-lying areas along the creek, including portions of Culbertson Road east of Nolensville Pike as well as walking trails near the Honey Brook subdivision. Water also approached Bluff Road west of Nolensville Pike.

Flood, Lawrence

When
March 15, 8:45 PM CST to March 16, 1:45 PM CST
Where
Lawrence County, 1.78 mi SW of Crewstown to 1.49 mi WSW of Iron City
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
35.160, -87.470

Shoal Creek near Iron City crested to 19.9 feet which was moderate flood stage. At this stage, water flooded portions of Railroad Road east of Highway 242 and approached Wayland Spring Road and Highway 242 north of Iron City.

Flash Flood, Cannon

When
March 15, 10:00 PM CST to March 16, 10:00 AM CST
Where
Cannon County, 1.94 mi WSW of Auburntown to 1.6 mi ENE of Gassaway
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.943, -86.133

Widespread flooding reported in Cannon County by Emergency Management and Social Media/Cannon Severe Weather. Many roads were flooded or washed out, beginning around the 11 pm CDT hour, with the second round of heavy rainfall. Areas of worst flooding included Woodbury, Readyville, and Auburntown. Flood was not quite as bad as the May 8-9, 2024 flood but was similar in scope. Damages are unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Overton

When
March 15, 10:29 PM CST
Where
Overton County, 1.28 mi NW of Oakley
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.512, -85.317

A church had a large portion of its roof blown off. Based on radar, imagery provided, as well as a news report on this event, the damage occurred with a secondary line of storms that moved through after the main line of storms. Wind speeds up to 80 mph may have caused this damage to the church though little to no damage was noted in imagery surrounding the church. Damages are a rough estimate.

Flood, Giles

When
March 16, 1:15 AM CST to 7:30 PM CST
Where
Giles County, 1.49 mi SSE of Poplar Hill to 0.69 mi E of Elkton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
35.010, -86.960

Richland Creek near Pulaski crested to 21.74 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, water inundated areas along the river, reaching Old Cambellsville Road, Milky Way Road near Highway 31, Annie Wade Road, Vales Mill Road near Chicken Creek Road. Water completely inundated the Annie Wade, Jim Potts, and Vales Mill Boat Ramps, and water also approached Highway 31 near Sagewood Drive and Apache Circle as well as Clear Creek Road.

Flood, Cheatham

When
March 16, 2:00 AM CST to 9:00 AM 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

The Harpeth River near Kingston Springs crested to 20.01 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, properties and structures on Zapata Drie, Sawyer Farms Lane, Bluff View Drive, Riverview Drive as well as Kingston Springs City Park and portions of LL Burns Park were flooded. Roads near the river were also impacted, including Walkup Road near Sawyer Farms Lane, Riverview Drive near Elkmoore Drive, and Cedar Hill Road near Griffintown Road. Water also approached portions of U.S. 70 near Highway 249.

Flood, Bedford

When
March 16, 3:00 AM CST to 3:30 PM CST
Where
Bedford County, 1.82 mi WNW of Sims Spg to 2.15 mi WSW of Himesville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
35.530, -86.660

The Duck River near Shelbyville crested to 25.33 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flooding occurred along the river from Normandy Dam to near Henry Horton State Park. Water approached structures along South Cannon Boulevard between the Highway 64 and Lewis Avenue junction and the bridge at Fisherman's Park, parking areas and other property of St. William Catholic Church, and the Tyson plant on West Jackson Street.

Flood, Montgomery

When
March 16, 7:00 AM CST to March 17, 2:00 AM CST
Where
Montgomery County, 1.67 mi E of New Providence to 3.13 mi SW of Clarksville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
36.550, -87.370

The Red River at Port Royal crested to 33.05 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flood waters impacted agricultural land and adjacent areas along the river from the Kentucky State Line through Adams, past Port Royal State Park, and to Clarksville. This included the Red River Valley Park where water covered most of the parking area, the Porters Chapel Public Access area, the River Club golf course, and portions of the Clarksville Country Club.

Flood, Robertson

When
March 16, 7:00 AM CST to March 17, 2:00 AM CST
Where
Robertson County, 0.71 mi SSW of Sadlersville to 2.1 mi NE of Adams
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
36.591, -87.126

The Red River at Port Royal crested to 33.05 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flood waters impacted agricultural land and adjacent areas along the river from the Kentucky State Line through Adams, past Port Royal State Park, and to Clarksville. This included the Red River Valley Park where water covered most of the parking area, the Porters Chapel Public Access area, the River Club golf course, and portions of the Clarksville Country Club.

Flood, Giles

When
March 16, 1:00 PM CST to March 18, 3:30 AM CST
Where
Giles County, 1.79 mi NE of Wheelerton to 2.99 mi SE of Bethel
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
35.100, -86.830

Elk River near Prospect crested to 27.59 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flooding impacted agricultural areas along the river across southeast Giles County.

Flood, Hickman

When
March 16, 8:00 PM CST to March 19, 4:15 PM CST
Where
Hickman County, 4.82 mi SW of Only to 3.93 mi SSW of Duck River
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
35.820, -87.760

The Duck River at Centerville crested to 24.62 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flood waters covered the flood plain along the river. Several roads near the river were partially covered. In Centerville, Hickman Springs Road and Defeated Creek Road were also affected. Leatherwood Road between Shady Grove and Primm Springs near Tottys Bend were also impacted.

Flood, Maury

When
March 16, 11:30 PM CST to March 18, 1:30 PM CST
Where
Maury County, 1.78 mi SW of Kettle Mills to 1.68 mi E of Bryant Station
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
35.660, -87.320

The Duck River at Columbia crested to 35.60 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, low-lying areas along the Duck River and adjacent tributaries were impacted as well as Riverwalk Park in Columbia. Water covered Old Lewisburg Highway near Fountain Heights Road, Howards Bridge boat access, and the Chickasaw Trace Park boat ramp.

Flood, Perry

When
March 17, 3:45 AM CST to March 18, 12:15 AM CST
Where
Perry County, 4.07 mi N of Lobelville to 0.89 mi WNW of Lobelville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
35.838, -87.763

The Buffalo River near Lobelville crested to 16.02 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flooding impacted agricultural land and properties along the river including Dailey Loop, Caruthers Trace Lane, Lost Creek Road near Gilmer Bridge Road, and portions of the Buffalo River Country Club. Water covered Old State Highway 13 south of School House Road and Gilmer Bridge Road. Water also impacted waterfront properties off E 8th Avenue in Leeper Bottom and approached Cuba Landing Road and Squeeze Bottom Road.

Flood, Humphreys

When
March 17, 3:45 AM CST to March 18, 12:15 AM CST
Where
Humphreys County, 3.24 mi E of Pruette Spg to 0.83 mi SE of Lonely
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
35.838, -87.763

The Buffalo River near Lobelville crested to 16.02 feet which was minor flood stage. At this stage, flooding impacted agricultural land and properties along the river including Dailey Loop, Caruthers Trace Lane, Lost Creek Road near Gilmer Bridge Road, and portions of the Buffalo River Country Club. Water covered Old State Highway 13 south of School House Road and Gilmer Bridge Road. Water also impacted waterfront properties off E 8th Avenue in Leeper Bottom and approached Cuba Landing Road and Squeeze Bottom Road.

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.
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.
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.
Flood
Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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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: 1233670, 1233695, 1233675, 1233689, 1233690, 1233676, 1233618, 1233623, 1233613, 1233615, 1233680, 1233625, 1233626, 1233630, 1233632, 1233681, 1233633, 1233634, 1233635, 1233637, 1233636, 1233696, 1233694, 1233684, 1233692, 1233691, 1233653, 1233650, 1248973, 1233644, 1233649, 1233655, 1233660, 1233656, 1233657, 1233648, 1233664, 1233658, 1233666, 1233667.