The White House granted Governor Phil Bredesen's request for Presential Disaster Declaration for 20 counties in West and Middle Tennessee for  damage as a result of tornadoes, flooding and severe thunderstorms which began on Sunday , May 4, 2003.

Hail in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 02:00:00 to 05-MAY-03 02:02:00 (CST)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

News story about hail the size of golf balls breaking 4 windows to a home on Short Mountain Street and putting small dents in automobiles.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 03:00:00 to 05-MAY-03 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

News article about 6 water rescues around the county. One was done at Falling Creek Road in Smithville. A truck was backed up to a residence to rescue 3 people. A water rescue was done in Dowellton on Main Street where 5 to 7 feet of water threatened to sweep away a car. The current did sweep the car back onto the roadway to drier ground.  Also, 2 people had to be rescued from their homes in Dowellton due to high water.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 00:00:00 to 07-MAY-03 02:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported Mill Creek, Sevenmile Creek and Richland Creek out of their banks.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:50:00 to 05-MAY-03 02:05:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 70 EG
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper related story of many trees blown down, trees on homes and cars and trees blocking roads. A half dozen or more homes were damaged. There were downed trees and power lines as well. The hardest hit area was the eastern part of the county at Ragland Bottom and Hillcrest Hills. 38 homes were damaged in Dekalb County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:15:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:15:00 (CST)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:15:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:15:00 (CST)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported power lines down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:18:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:18:00 (CST)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph in the Shady Grove area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:22:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:22:00 (CST)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter estimated wind to be around 70 mph in Fairview.

Hail in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 14:05:00 to 05-MAY-03 14:05:00 (CST)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Quarter size hail reported.

Hail in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 14:37:00 to 05-MAY-03 14:37:00 (CST)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail the size of a hen egg was observed.

Hail in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 14:23:00 to 05-MAY-03 14:23:00 (CST)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Golf ball size hail observed.

Hail in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 14:15:00 to 05-MAY-03 14:15:00 (CST)
Location: COOPERTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Quarter size hail reported.

Hail in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 09:06:00 to 05-MAY-03 09:06:00 (CST)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported penny size hail at U.S. Highway 64 and State Highway 240.

Hail in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 09:47:00 to 05-MAY-03 09:47:00 (CST)
Location: ETHRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Quarter size hail was reported.

Tornado in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 09:48:00 to 05-MAY-03 09:49:00 (CST)
Location: ETHRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Barn was completely destroyed. Several trees were uprooted and split. The barn was located at Campbellsville Road near Mount Horeb Baptist Church.  A small house was slightly damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 10:30:00 to 05-MAY-03 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: CORNERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported 2 trees were blown down at the intersection of I-65 and Highway 129.

Hail in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 02:00:00 to 05-MAY-03 02:00:00 (CST)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported penny size hail.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 06-MAY-03 05:30:00 to 06-MAY-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A Lawrence County man was killed on Buttermilk Ridge Road, about 3.3 miles from U.S. Highway 64 east. His 1996 Pontiac Sunfire suddenly came upon a section of road that was completely washed away by flood waters. About 40 feet of the road was completely gone. The vehicle went airborne and struck the far side of the washed out road, then came to rest in the rushing flood waters. 50 individuals had to be rescued from flooded homes or assisted in getting out of the flloded areas. 18 people had to be rescued from the Tennessee-Fitness Spa by airboat. On Cantrell Lane, just south of Waynesboro, several families were rescued by boat. 5 mentally challenged individuals had to be rescued by boat at Belew Hollow Rd.  100 homes were under water in Wayne County. 18 roads and bridges were washed out in southern Wayne County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 15:23:00 to 05-MAY-03 15:23:00 (CST)
Location: EAGLEVILLE
Magnitude: 85 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Wind gusts estimated to be 100 mph in a thunderstorm.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 06-MAY-03 05:10:00 to 06-MAY-03 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported widespread flooding was occurring in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 00:55:00 to 07-MAY-03 00:55:00 (CST)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported several trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 03:00:00 to 07-MAY-03 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper story about Shelbyville and Normandy being hard hit by flooding. A family had to evacuate their home on Depot Street in Shelbyville. The Sav-A-Lot Food Store had an inch of water inside the store by 8 AM CDT. Several homes were flooded in Couch Lane.  Mobile homes in Normandy, off Huffman Road, were flooded. By midday Wednesday, May 7, water was getting into the floors of the Rowesville United Methodist Church and Rowesville Baptist Church, located off Normandy Road. Several roads had to be closed around the county.

Flash Flood in MOORE, TENNESSEE
From 06-MAY-03 07:00:00 to 06-MAY-03 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: LYNCHBURG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

News story mentioned that Mulbery Creek was out of its banks on Tuesday. Wiseman Park in Lynchburg was under water, including the ball field and horse show grounds. Flood waters got into the storage buildings located near the Moore County Farm Bureau's office and also into the garages of nearby homes.

Flash Flood in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 03:00:00 to 07-MAY-03 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

TEMA and FEMA estimated flood damage to be at $250K for numerous roads and bridges across Lewis county.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 02:10:00 to 07-MAY-03 10:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported major flooding was occurring around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 00:47:00 to 07-MAY-03 00:47:00 (CST)
Location: SLAYDEN
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Ham reported trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 00:40:00 to 07-MAY-03 00:40:00 (CST)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff's department reported trees were blown down and were covering Highway 13 north.

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:27:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:27:00 (CST)
Location: CAINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported quarter size hail on Highway 266 in Cainsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:29:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:29:00 (CST)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported numerous trees down in Spring Hill and Goose Hill.

Hail in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 02:18:00 to 05-MAY-03 02:18:00 (CST)
Location: CASSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported penny size hail.

Flash Flood in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 02:25:00 to 05-MAY-03 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported one foot of water at intersection of I-24 and Highway 96.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 06:00:00 to 05-MAY-03 09:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper report of streams and creeks flooding roadways at Lancaster and Grant. Boutlon's Creek covered State Highway 141, just south of Lancaster. The water reached the top of the front porch to a house. S.P. McClanahan Road , located off Highway 141 in Grant, was flooding and threatened homes. The road was temporarily barricaded off.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 06-MAY-03 07:48:00 to 06-MAY-03 13:30:00 (CST)
Location: NORMANDY
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Major flooding was occurring around the city with several roads closed. Boats were used to rescue people stranded in their vehicles due to high water on Hurricane Grove Road, off U.S. Highway 231 North and Gregory Mill Road, near U.S. Highway 41A. Bedford County schools were closed Tuesday May 6 because of the high water problems.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:10:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:12:00 (CST)
Location: SMYRNA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported penny size hail at I-24 and Almaville Rd. and also at other areas of Smyrna.

Hail in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:12:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:12:00 (CST)
Location: THOMPSONS STATION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported penny size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:19:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:19:00 (CST)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported power lines down at State Route 840 and Highway 96 in Murfreesboro.

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:25:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:25:00 (CST)
Location: GALLATIN MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported penny size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:38:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:38:00 (CST)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 70 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported structural damage to homes near Madison.

Hail in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:55:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:55:00 (CST)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported nickel size hail.

Flash Flood in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 06-MAY-03 07:48:00 to 06-MAY-03 13:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Major flooding was occurring countywide along with some evacautions.  Many roads became impassable. 2 motorists had to be rescued near the intersection of Red Road and Francis Ferry Road becuase of the flooding that was occurring at Charles Creek.

Flash Flood in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 06-MAY-03 07:48:00 to 06-MAY-03 13:30:00 (CST)
Location: TULLAHOMA
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Major flooding occurred around the city with several roads closed.

Flash Flood in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 11:00:00 to 07-MAY-03 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper story about many roads being flooded. There were several roads closed around the county such as State Highway 84, Old Smithville Highway, Old Mill Dam, Mack Floyd Road, Lost Creek Road, Blue Springs Road, Randolph Mill Road and Alex Slatten Trail.  Old Smithville Highway is one of the first roads to get flooded in White county.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 06:00:00 to 05-MAY-03 09:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 324K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding occurred in Cornersville where some homes had as much as one and a half foot of water in them. Many roads were damaged by the flood waters.  3 school buses were stranded in the southern part of the county on gravel roads.  Damage was estimated to be at $324,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:30:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:32:00 (CST)
Location: HARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 80 EG
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

News article about a barn destroyed on Rankin Road off U.S. Highway 231 south. A mobile home had a damaged room and another mobile home had its roof torn off. A 4X4 stud was thrust into a bedroom wall of a mobile home.  A metal outbuilding was damaged. Trees were blown down in a 100-foot wide swath.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:38:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:38:00 (CST)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported nickel size hail at intersection of Highway 96 and State Route 840.

Flash Flood in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 15:35:00 to 05-MAY-03 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: CLARKRANGE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Water covering U.S. Highway 127.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 10:35:00 to 05-MAY-03 10:35:00 (CST)
Location: PULASKI
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several trees were blown down 1 mile off U.S. Highway 31 near Buford Station Rd.

Hail in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 10:18:00 to 05-MAY-03 10:18:00 (CST)
Location: NORTHEAST PORTION
Magnitude: 4.50 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported soft ball size hail.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:00:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: SMYRNA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported golf ball size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:35:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:35:00 (CST)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 85 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported trailer overturned and a vehicle flipped over from strong thunderstorm winds. 7 people were injured. About 200 trees were blown down on a nearby 100 acre farm located on Patton Hollow Rd.It was a quarter mile of destruction with several century old cedar trees ripped up out of the ground.

Tornado in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:45:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:46:00 (CST)
Location: NASHVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Considerable roof damage to homes in Bellshire Terrace Court and Bellshire Terrace Drive.  Cars were overturned. This is in the Bellshire area of northern Davidson county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 02:18:00 to 05-MAY-03 02:25:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper reported downed trees and power lines across White County, including Sparta. Some of these trees were blocking roadways.

Flash Flood in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 19:00:00 to 05-MAY-03 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

EMA reported via news article that many streams and creeks were very high and that some homes had minor damage due to flash flooding. High water washed out a bridge on Greenwood Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 00:53:00 to 07-MAY-03 00:53:00 (CST)
Location: ROCK SPGS
Magnitude: 70 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported numerous trees were blown down, a barn was destroyed and a roof was blown off a church. Also, 4 homes were damaged on Dallas Road off of Old Metal Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 00:35:00 to 07-MAY-03 00:35:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff's office reported several trees were blown down around the county.

Hail in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 06-MAY-03 23:00:00 to 06-MAY-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: BON AQUA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported penny size hail.

Flash Flood in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 00:15:00 to 07-MAY-03 02:30:00 (CST)
Location: LA VERGNE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several reports of street flooding in La Vergne and Smyrna.

Flash Flood in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 02:30:00 to 05-MAY-03 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported homes flooded on Halls Hill Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 02:30:00 to 07-MAY-03 02:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 65 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported numerous trees were uprooted and blown down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 01:56:00 to 07-MAY-03 01:56:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff's office reported several trees were down around the county.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 02:00:00 to 07-MAY-03 10:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Street flooding reported in Carthage and around the county.

Flash Flood in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 01:41:00 to 07-MAY-03 10:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Major street flooding in Hartsville and around the county. There was flooding at the Trousdale Medical Center which caused the evacuation of its patients to Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin.  The 10 patients arrived at 330 AM CDT. The Trousdale Medical Center reopened Wednesday afternoon on May 7. The Trousdale medical facility never had a history of flooding.  Goose Creek came out of its banks and flooded the city park. Water was knee deep in the offices of the Hartsville Vidette newspaper . Water was entering the floor of the Trousdale County Jail. Sulphur College Road was closed due to high water and fallen trees.

Hail in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 15:40:00 to 05-MAY-03 15:40:00 (CST)
Location: HOHENWALD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Quarter size hail reported.

Hail in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 15:53:00 to 05-MAY-03 15:53:00 (CST)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Nickel size hail was observed.

Hail in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 16:12:00 to 05-MAY-03 16:12:00 (CST)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Nickel size hail was observed.

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:25:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:25:00 (CST)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported penny size hail on I-40, southeast of Lebanon.

Hail in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 16:13:00 to 05-MAY-03 16:13:00 (CST)
Location: COLUMBIA MAURY ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Penny size hail observed at the airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:40:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:40:00 (CST)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported trees blown down on State Highway 50 on the Hickman-Maury county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:44:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:44:00 (CST)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported power lines down near Skyline Medical Center.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 06-MAY-03 07:00:00 to 06-MAY-03 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1.3M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flooding was occurring countywide. Several people had to be evacuated. U.S. Highway 64 had to be closed due to high water near David Crockett State Park around 0844 AM CDT. 3 bridges have to be replaced (Waterloo Road, Shoally Branch Drive and Chief Creek Rd.) , 5 low water crossings will have to be reworked and miscellaneous metal culverts installed. Estimated cost of flood damage by EMA is $1.3 million.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 06-MAY-03 06:00:00 to 06-MAY-03 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flooding was occurring countywide with several roads closed.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 00:25:00 to 07-MAY-03 02:00:00 (CST)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Minor street flooding reported by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 06-MAY-03 23:55:00 to 06-MAY-03 23:55:00 (CST)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Ham radio report of numerous trees and power lines down along Highway 120.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:35:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:35:00 (CST)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported golf ball size hail  on U.S. Highway 231, north of Murfreesboro.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 03:15:00 to 05-MAY-03 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: NASHVILLE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported flooding at Edmonson Pike and Blackman St. There was 6 feet of water over roads and some homes were flooded.

Hail in FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 03:38:00 to 05-MAY-03 03:38:00 (CST)
Location: WINCHESTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported penny size hail at Broadview.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 07:56:00 to 05-MAY-03 07:56:00 (CST)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

10 inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 00:25:00 to 07-MAY-03 00:25:00 (CST)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter estimated wind gusts around 60 mph near the Tennessee and Kentucky state line. There was damage to the roof over the gymnasium of  St. Bethlehem Elementary School on Old Russellville Pk.

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 14:47:00 to 05-MAY-03 14:47:00 (CST)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Golf ball size hail was observed.

Hail in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 15:09:00 to 05-MAY-03 15:09:00 (CST)
Location: THOMPSONS STATION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 15:13:00 to 05-MAY-03 15:13:00 (CST)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Penny size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 02:15:00 to 05-MAY-03 02:15:00 (CST)
Location: COOKEVILLE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Many trees and power lines were down in Cookeville which resulted in 4000-5000 people without power according to a newspaper story.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 16:30:00 to 05-MAY-03 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Some street and residential flooding was occurring.

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 21:37:00 to 05-MAY-03 21:37:00 (CST)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Penny size hail was observed.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 21:37:00 to 05-MAY-03 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: LEBANON
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Some roads were impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE
From 06-MAY-03 08:23:00 to 06-MAY-03 10:00:00 (CST)
Location: WINCHESTER
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High water covering roads in the city and county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 02:10:00 to 07-MAY-03 02:10:00 (CST)
Location: CELINA
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 02:10:00 to 07-MAY-03 02:10:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported numerous trees and power lines were blown down around the county.

Hail in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 17:40:00 to 05-MAY-03 17:40:00 (CST)
Location: TULLAHOMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Quarter size hail reported.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 11:33:00 to 05-MAY-03 11:33:00 (CST)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported quarter size hail at the intersection of Harding Place and Nolensville Roads.

Hail in FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 11:35:00 to 05-MAY-03 11:35:00 (CST)
Location: WINCHESTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported dime size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 11:32:00 to 05-MAY-03 11:32:00 (CST)
Location: LOIS
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 10:50:00 to 05-MAY-03 10:50:00 (CST)
Location: PETERSBURG
Magnitude: 65 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. There was damage to 3 homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 14:47:00 to 05-MAY-03 14:47:00 (CST)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees were blown down.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 13:54:00 to 05-MAY-03 13:54:00 (CST)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported half dollar size hail on I-24.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 11:25:00 to 05-MAY-03 11:25:00 (CST)
Location: LYNCHBURG
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Uprooted trees in the Center Grove area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:33:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:33:00 (CST)
Location: HENDERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 65 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported structural damage to large homes and large trees blown down. Businesses at the Maple Row Shopping Center had some damage. High winds ripped away pieces of the front of a building (Four Seasons Produce) and blew out the glass from a store front (Ralph's Cleaners).

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:00:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:02:00 (CST)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 90 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper story about a 2-story home on Sulphur Creek Road that was knocked off its cinder block foundation and moved 8 feet by strong thunderstorm winds.  The house was spit in 2 sections. Furniture was tossed and the upstairs belongings plunged downstairs.

Flash Flood in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 01:00:00 to 07-MAY-03 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newpaper related many roads were closed in Hickman county due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAY-03 23:25:00 to 04-MAY-03 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: WEST PORTION
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper story about many tree limbs were blown down in the western part of the county including Linden. Falling trees crushed 3 historic cabins at Haven Hills on Lick Creek Road, just outside of Linden.

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:30:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:30:00 (CST)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported penny size hail at the fire dept.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:30:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:30:00 (CST)
Location: LEIPERS FORK
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported trees blown down just southwest of Leipers Fork.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 01:55:00 to 07-MAY-03 01:55:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported trees and power lines were blown down countywide.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:30:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:30:00 (CST)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported penny size hail.

Hail in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAY-03 23:52:00 to 04-MAY-03 23:52:00 (CST)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported quarter size hail.

Flash Flood in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 01:55:00 to 07-MAY-03 10:00:00 (CST)
Location: HILLSDALE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

State Highway 10 south near Hillsdale was flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 02:00:00 to 07-MAY-03 10:00:00 (CST)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported Highway 80 south near the Smith-Macon county line was flooded and closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 02:25:00 to 07-MAY-03 02:25:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported numerous trees and power lines were blown down countywide.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAY-03 22:55:00 to 04-MAY-03 22:55:00 (CST)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported quarter size hail near the Kentucky border.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAY-03 23:45:00 to 04-MAY-03 23:45:00 (CST)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported quarter size hail in downtown Clarksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 04-MAY-03 23:49:00 to 04-MAY-03 23:49:00 (CST)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported trees blown down on State Highway 100 just west of Centerville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 01:41:00 to 07-MAY-03 01:41:00 (CST)
Location: HARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were down.

Flash Flood in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 10:00:00 to 07-MAY-03 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A family on Fairgrounds Round had to evacuate their home due to high water. There was flooding at Floy Lane where water got into one house and under 2 others. Water got up to the foundation of 2 homes in Chapmansboro and a house on Wiley Pardue got flooded in the downstairs part.

Flash Flood in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 14:15:00 to 07-MAY-03 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: COLUMBIA
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Little Bigby Creek was out of its banks. Also, a house at 2275 Mount Joy Road, Mt. Pleasant, TN hada lake in their backyard that went into their living room. The residents blame poor drainage off U.S. Highway 43 for their flooding problems.

Flash Flood in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 18:00:00 to 05-MAY-03 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: TULLAHOMA
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper story about flooding in Tullahoma. An entrance to the Northgate Mall parking lot had to be closed.

Flash Flood in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 18:00:00 to 05-MAY-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper article quoted EMA director saying 30 homes were damaged by flooding.

Flash Flood in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 03:00:00 to 05-MAY-03 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: AUBURNTOWN
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

An outbreak of tornadic thunderstorms also produced locally heavy rainfall across middle Tennessee during the early morning hours of May 5, 2003. This series of storms also caused flooding on the Saunders Fork Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. 3 people were drowned, in 2 separate vehicles, from the flooding waters of Sanders Fork Creek,  along treacherous State Route 145.  Louis Calhoun, age 71 was in one vehicle and Betty Gipson, age 60 with husband Jackie Gipson age 64 was in the other vehicle. These vehicles entered into the stream of water from different directions. Mr. Calhoun customarily made his 10-mile trip to a Hardee's restaurant  around  4 AM CDT each day for breakfast. Jackie and Betty Gipson were attempting to get to a Rutherford county hospital at about 5 AM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:45:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:45:00 (CST)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported trees blown down on Highway 230 northeast of Centerville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:46:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:46:00 (CST)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported large trees down on Highway 100.

Hail in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:47:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:47:00 (CST)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported penny size hail.

Hail in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 15:18:00 to 05-MAY-03 15:18:00 (CST)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Penny size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 01:10:00 to 07-MAY-03 01:10:00 (CST)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 65 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EMA reported numerous trees were blown down and 3 buildings were damaged at the Rivergate Mall.  A McDonald Restaurant had damage to its signs, a Lenscrafter store had roof damage, and the El Chico Mexican Restaurant had its awnings torn away and minor roof damage.

Hail in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 15:10:00 to 05-MAY-03 15:10:00 (CST)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 17:38:00 to 05-MAY-03 17:38:00 (CST)
Location: TULLAHOMA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Nickel size hail reported.

Flash Flood in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 19:43:00 to 05-MAY-03 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: SPARTA
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Street flooding was occurring, and at least one street was impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:49:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:49:00 (CST)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported trees and power lines blown down in Fairview.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:59:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:59:00 (CST)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter estimated winds of 70 to 75 mph in the Cool Springs Mall area.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 01:08:00 to 05-MAY-03 01:08:00 (CST)
Location: SMYRNA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported hail the size of half dollars.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 07-MAY-03 01:45:00 to 07-MAY-03 01:45:00 (CST)
Location: CASTALIAN SPGS
Magnitude: 85 EG
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Broadcast media reported one mobile home was overturned, and one person was injured. The mobile home was swept off its foundation, landed upside down about 200 feet away. It was one of 4 mobile homes that were damaged or destroyed on Governor Hall Rd.

Hail in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 15:30:00 to 05-MAY-03 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: HOHENWALD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Penny size hail reported.

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 15:25:00 to 05-MAY-03 15:25:00 (CST)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-MAY-03 00:45:00 to 05-MAY-03 00:45:00 (CST)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported quarter size hail near Fairview on Highway 96.