A line of showers and thunderstorms,ahead of an approaching surface front and upper level trough, moved west to east from the southwest during the early afternoon hours through the late evening hours. Some of these thunderstorms were severe, and caused a tornado in Davidson County and flash flooding across mainly western portions of Middle Tennessee.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 15:07:00 to 02-APR-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash flooding reported near Centennial Park with water over wheel wells of cars. Newspaper also reported that manhole covers popped off because of the force of water and police closed a few streets because of flooding in the surrounding areas.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 16:00:00 to 02-APR-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONELSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Street flash flooding was reported in Donelson.

Funnel Cloud in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 14:15:00 to 02-APR-09 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND CITY
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Funnel Clould was reported northwest of Ashland City.

Flash Flood in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 15:30:00 to 02-APR-09 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were washed out in the northern end of the county.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 21:00:00 to 02-APR-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two cars were towed from low water crossing bridge in Summertown.

Flash Flood in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 22:30:00 to 03-APR-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In the west end of the county, 6 to 10 inches of water over Highway 52 West and several inches of water over Highway 53 South.

Flash Flood in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 14:51:00 to 02-APR-09 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLORYS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding was reported on Chapel Road.

Tornado in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 15:00:00 to 02-APR-09 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCLIFF
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 Tornado with maximum estimated wind speed around 90 to 100 mph  touched down in the Nashville Metro Area.
The tornado touched down south of Briley Parkway and Murfreesboro
Pike, where it caused minor damage to houses and downed several
trees. As the tornado crossed Murfreesboro Pike and it damaged several
businesses, some significantly. The tornado continued north and
caused minor damage to houses and downed trees, some very large,
then crossed Interstate 40 west of Briley Parkway and lifted near Elm Hill Pike. The path length of the tornado was almost two miles, and the maximum width was 50 to 100 yards wide. One minor injury was reported but no additional information was provided. Additional details provided by the public, trained spotters, and amateur radio included
2 overturned semi-trucks at Interstate 40 and Briley Parkway and at     1204 Murfreesboro Road roof damage to a building with 20 to 30 cars  damaged in the parking lot. A newspaper reported an exterior wall collapsed onto a car at Bridgestone Firestone Tire Store, with two  large power lines snapped and leaning over Murfreesboro Road and tires were tossed more than 300 yards.

Flash Flood in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 12:30:00 to 02-APR-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Maury County Park was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 16:00:00 to 02-APR-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BNA)NASHVILLE METRO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A newspaper reported that a spokeswomen with the Davidson County Office of Emergency Management said that the roof was blown off an Internal Revenue Service Building and the building had significant water damage.

Flash Flood in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 20:31:00 to 02-APR-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm spotters reported several roads covered with water in Manchester and Hillsboro.

Flash Flood in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 15:26:00 to 02-APR-09 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Four inches of water was reported on roads around Legion Park in Columbia. A newspaper report stated that the storm also flooded at least two campers and blew over several tents at the park.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 15:00:00 to 02-APR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONELSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large trees down at Kippling, Woodbury, Harold Drives in Donelson. 1,000 customers were without power for several hours.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 02-APR-09 15:32:00 to 02-APR-09 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding was reported on U.S. Highway 64.