A strong low pressure system moved over West Tennessee during the late afternoon and evening hours of January 29th, 2008. Very strong gradient winds with speeds up to 70 mph occurred over the area as a result numerous reports of damage occurred.

High Wind in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 16:33:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds blew down numerous trees across the county.

High Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:07:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds blew down numerous trees and power lines across the county.

High Wind in CROCKETT, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:12:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county by high winds.

High Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:33:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds blew down trees and power lines across the county.

High Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:35:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds blew numerous trees and power lines down across the county.

High Wind in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:42:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds blew numerous trees and power lines down across the county. Some buildings sustained damage in Paris.

High Wind in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:14:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county.

High Wind in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:23:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county.

High Wind in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:05:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds blew an 18 wheeler over on Highway 51 outside of Newbern. Another 18-wheeler was blown off of Interstate 155 south of the Trimble exit. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county.

High Wind in OBION, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds blew numerous trees and power lines down across the county. A roof was blown off a house near Cat Corner.

High Wind in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:25:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds blew several trees and power lines down across the county. A few of the trees fell on a vehicles in Humboldt. A storage building sustained damage from the wind in Bradford.

High Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 16:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Memphis ASOS measured a 59 mph gust. The high wind produced roof damage to a home near Ellendale as well as knocked a tree down into a house and a car in Bartlett. In addition, numerous trees and power lines were knocked down around the county.

High Wind in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:05:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county.

High Wind in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 16:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Covington AWOS measured a gust of 50 knots. The high winds uprooted large trees. Numerous power lines were also knocked down across the county. Shingles were blown off a few roofs near Covington.

High Wind in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:09:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds blew down several large trees and power poles across the county. Shutters were blown off a house near Brownsville.

High Wind in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:01:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county.

High Wind in LAKE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 15:42:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds blew large tree branches down near Tiptonville. A shop located at a home in Sunkist Beach collapsed due to the wind. A man was inside but escaped without injury. An old industrial building in Ridgely was blown off of its foundation. Several houses in Ridgely lost shingles and vinyl siding due to the wind. A trailer lost its roof as well. Several power lines and power poles were knocked down across the county. In addition, a tree fell on a pier at Reelfoot Lake State Park.

High Wind in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:48:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county. Roof damage occurred to a downtown business in Henderson. A storage shed at a home in Henderson collapsed when a large tree fell on the shed as well.

High Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:15:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down by high winds across the county. Homes and businesses across the county also received damage from the winds. Bryant's Video in Gleason had the roof ripped off and part of the brick veneer in front of the business to collapse. In addition, a sign was blown down in Gleason as well. A roof was blown off a mobile home in Sharon. Other homes had shingle damage as well as outbuildings that were destroyed that were not reinforced.

High Wind in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds blew several trees and power lines down across the county. A bleacher at Bethel Collage's soccer field was tossed across the street by the wind.