A strong cold front that had moved into the mid state the night before continued to move southeastward through the mid state during the early morning hours on May 9th. This resulted in a severe weather outbreak during the morning hours which included thunderstorm wind damage and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 01:40:00 to 09-MAY-09 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twenty five homes received water damage. One family was trapped in their home, but was eventually rescued.  Most homes had water damage in basements and crawl
areas, with three to four homes receiving major water damage of which details of damage unkown. Emergency management officials reported an event total of 5.05 inches of rainfall. Newspaper reported that several roads were impassible due to the
water depth on them.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 00:35:00 to 09-MAY-09 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROUND POND
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were blown down with damage to several houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 00:40:00 to 09-MAY-09 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAMS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported blown down across roads in Adams.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 01:10:00 to 09-MAY-09 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE GROVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported blown down across the county.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 05:00:00 to 09-MAY-09 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST END HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

People were evacuated from their homes due to flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 00:30:00 to 09-MAY-09 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line wind damage occurred in the Hampton and Sango Road areas of Clarksville. Tree fell on school bus and caused major damage to bus. Numerous other trees and power lines down across this area.

Flash Flood in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 03:30:00 to 09-MAY-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE HOUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

People stranded in cars and homes were flooded in Walnut Grove and the surrounding areas.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 04:00:00 to 09-MAY-09 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODLETTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several people were rescued from their homes.

Flash Flood in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 05:00:00 to 09-MAY-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding resulted in mudslides on Days Road.

Flash Flood in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 05:00:00 to 09-MAY-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding resulted in mudslides on State Highway 261 near Lafayette.

Flash Flood in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 03:30:00 to 09-MAY-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIAN MOUND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous homes were flooded in the Indian Mound Community.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 05:35:00 to 09-MAY-09 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy downpours caused creeks and streams to flow out of their banks, causing some
flooding and hazardous driving on local roadways due to flash flooding.  In Alexandria the waters rose to cover the DeKalb County Fairgrounds, as well as making some vehicles and trailers in the area having at least three feet of water depth surrounding
them. A small bridge in the Tramel Branch area of DeKalb County was also overrun with flooding waters.

Flash Flood in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 09-MAY-09 03:25:00 to 09-MAY-09 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash flooding that resulted in heavy rains caused Sycamore Creek to flood, affecting several roads in the county including George Boyd, Harristown, and Lockersville. In addition, high waters affected the Girl Scout Camp off Highway 49, but no additional details were provided. Parts of Sycamore Valley Golf Course was under water. In Pleasant View, some flooding occurred on Dowlen and Main Streets. Water got into the air conditioning units in two homes on Main Street and a garage on Dowlen Street.