An outflow boundary from a large thunderstorm complex set off showers and thunderstorms over the Midsouth during the afternoon and evening hours of May 26, 2008. Some of the activity lingered into the morning hours of May 27th. The storms produced damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAY-08 10:45:00 to 27-MAY-08 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS CHAPEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some roads in the Morris Chapel area were impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAY-08 11:41:00 to 27-MAY-08 12:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVANNAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads in and near Savannah flooded due to heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 17:51:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were measured at 62 mph with a portable weather station in Downtown Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 17:33:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENMARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds blew trees down on Highway 223 in Denmark.

Flash Flood in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS SCOTT ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding on many roads near Parsons including McKenzie Road, Bible Hill Road, Old Perryville Road, Highway 412, Davis Mill Road and Tomlin Chapel Road. A total of 22 roads were closed from the flooding. Six roads were damaged. One person fell into the water when a road collapse. However the person was rescued and not injured.

Flash Flood in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAY-08 07:33:00 to 27-MAY-08 09:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVANNAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced water up to bumpers of cars on many streets in Savannah and just to the west of Savannah.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAY-08 07:40:00 to 27-MAY-08 09:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARDIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain closed 15 roads due to flash flooding in Lexington and across the rest of Henderson County.

Flash Flood in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 13:00:00 to 26-MAY-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in and around Parsons. Several roads were closed as a result.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 17:04:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNNYHILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds blew five large trees down near mile marker 54 on Interstate 40.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 17:33:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERCER
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were measured to be sustained at 60 to 65 mph with gusts to 80 mph. The measurement was made with a portable weather station outside of Mercer.

Thunderstorm Wind in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 11:54:00 to 26-MAY-08 11:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees down on Telecom Drive outside of Milan.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 12:10:00 to 26-MAY-08 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGAR TREE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees and power lines down across Decatur County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 12:36:00 to 26-MAY-08 12:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees down on Highway 18 near Medon.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 12:40:00 to 26-MAY-08 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees down on Parkburg Lane.

Hail in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 15:10:00 to 26-MAY-08 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 15:27:00 to 26-MAY-08 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAULSBURY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 17:10:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAY-08 10:30:00 to 27-MAY-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVEHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Portions of Olive Hill Road were impassable due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 26-MAY-08 17:05:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees and power lines down across Brownsville. A few trees were reported down on Highway 76. In addition, trees were reported down near Haywood High School. Trees were also knocked down on numerous houses. One man was injured when a tree fell on his house. A roof was blown off the Dynametal building.