The combination of abundant moisture, a low pressure system moving through the region, and cold air at the surface caused an ice storm to occur over Northwest Tennessee. Most of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain. Toward the end of the event, precipitation changed briefly to sleet and snow. Significant ice accumulations occurred with Lake and Obion Counties being the hardest hit. One to two inches of ice fell across Northwest Tennessee in addition to one inch of snow. A quarter of an inch of ice along with two inches of snow fell across counties stretching from Lauderdale to Carroll. Less than an inch of snow fell across the rest of West Tennessee. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down from the ice storm. Some counties lost anywhere from seventy to one hundred percent of their power during the peak of the storm. This occurred mainly across extreme Northwest Tennessee. Roads were very hazardous to travel and many accidents occurred as a result. Two deaths occurred from the storm. One death was the result of carbon monoxide poisoning while the other was from the inability to refill an oxygen tank due to the extensive power loss.

Ice Storm in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A half inch of ice fell across Tipton County along with one to two inches of snow. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads were impassable.

Ice Storm in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A quarter of an inch of ice fell across Henry County along with a half of an inch of snow. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads were impassable.

Winter Weather in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 26-JAN-09 22:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two inches of snow fell in Haywood County.

Ice Storm in OBION, TENNESSEE
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One inch of ice fell across Obion County. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads were impassable. Three injuries occurred from auto accidents.

Ice Storm in LAKE, TENNESSEE
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One inch of ice fell across Lake County. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads were impassable.

Winter Weather in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 26-JAN-09 22:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One inch of snow fell in Madison County.

Ice Storm in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A quarter of an inch of ice fell across Gibson County along with one to two inches of snow. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads were impassable.

Ice Storm in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A quarter of an inch of ice fell across Carroll County along with a half of an inch of snow. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads were impassable.

Ice Storm in CROCKETT, TENNESSEE
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A quarter of an inch of ice fell across Crockett County along with two inches of snow. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads were impassable.

Ice Storm in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three-quarters of an inch of ice fell across Weakley County along with an inch of snow. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads were impassable.

Ice Storm in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A half inch of ice fell across Dyer County along with an inch of snow. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads were impassable.

Ice Storm in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A quarter of an inch of ice fell across Lauderdale County along with one to two inches of snow. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads were impassable.