A cold front approached the Midsouth during the afternoon hours of May 2nd, 2008, Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed ahead and along the front. Storms quickly became severe and produced large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, and a few tornadoes. The severe weather continued into the early morning hours of May 3rd, 2008 with the passage of the front.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-08 15:23:00 to 02-MAY-08 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: YUMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds knocked trees and power lines down along Highway 114 outside of Clarksburg.

Hail in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-08 19:50:00 to 02-MAY-08 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERMANTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flash Flood in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC KENZIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain caused a rush of water under Carroll Lake Road causing two vehicles to be swept into the water. A 30 foot section of the road collapsed creating a 15 foot drop into flowing water. Two injuries occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-08 23:35:00 to 02-MAY-08 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FINGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds knocked down a few trees in the Finger area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-08 14:20:00 to 02-MAY-08 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds blew several large trees down in Jackson. Several mobile homes sustained damage from the fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-08 14:35:00 to 02-MAY-08 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds uprooted large trees 7 miles east-northeast of Jackson. Minor damage occurred to a home as well.

Flash Flood in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-08 15:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in the Steeplechase Subdivision. At least a foot of water covered Windale Drive. In additon, water covered Plantation Drive as well.

Hail in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-08 19:26:00 to 02-MAY-08 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTOVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-08 22:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANLYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked a tree onto a house on Manleyville Road, outside of Springville. In addition, a storage building was destroyed.

Tornado in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-08 15:25:00 to 02-MAY-08 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHIC
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado briefly touched down along Chic Road, just west of the Moss Island State Wildlife Management Area. The tornado traveled northeast for roughly one mile, crossing the Great River Road before lifting. A mobile home was destroyed and several power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-08 15:20:00 to 02-MAY-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKER XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds knocked trees and power lines down at the intersection of Highway 22 and Interstate 40 near Parkers Crossroads.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAY-08 23:50:00 to 02-MAY-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds blew trees down just east of Jacks Creek and along Enville Road.