Two thunderstorm complexes moved out of southern Kentucky into Middle Tennessee as a result of strong northwesterly flow aloft. The first one moved across the Cumberland Plateau Region during the afternoon hours, while the second one moved across western and central portions of the mid state during the evening hours. Several counties received thunderstorm wind damage, mainly in the form of downed trees and building damage, and one person was struck by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 19:20:00 to 04-AUG-09 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC EWEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in McEwen.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 20:00:00 to 04-AUG-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed along Ugly Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 19:50:00 to 04-AUG-09 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOBELVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were downed across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 20:05:00 to 04-AUG-09 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were downed near Lewisburg Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 17:00:00 to 04-AUG-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large 50 to 60 foot oak tree crushed two trailer homes on West 12th Street, injuring one women and trapping a couple who had to wait for firefighters to rescue them. The one women sustained an ankle injury and the couple was not injured. It was reported to have just blown down, broke off right at the ground, and hit two trailers, smashing them all the way down to their frames.

Lightning in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 17:05:00 to 04-AUG-09 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANDEVER
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a tree that fell on a 66 year old women, who lives about five miles southwest from Crossville on Lantana Road, as thunderstorms moved through this area.  She was rushed to a regional trauma center after she was rescued. She was trapped underneath the tree for some period of time, but was conscious during the entire event. Extent of injury and condition were not reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 13:39:00 to 04-AUG-09 13:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLARDT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power pole was downed on State Highway 52 East near Allardt.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 18:30:00 to 04-AUG-09 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEDY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was reported downed along State Highway 48. A newspaper also reported that a few additional trees were reported down in the Clarksville area.  Three thousand CDE Lightband Customers and 300 Cumberland-Electrical Membership Corporation Customers went without electricity for several hours. There were also reports of trees falling on cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 19:20:00 to 04-AUG-09 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were reported down countywide, especially in the Camden area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 19:33:00 to 04-AUG-09 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT SINAI
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust was estimated to be around 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 19:20:00 to 04-AUG-09 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW JOHNSONVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in New Johnsonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 19:55:00 to 04-AUG-09 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A portion of the roof was removed causing significant damage inside the Dale's Superstyles Building in Centerville. This is a three story building, with an apartment on the third level. A piece of flashing ended up on the north side of Centerville Square, which is next to this building. It was also raining at this time, with water raining down into a bedroom, two bathrooms and a hallway, as well as on the ceiling tile. It also damaged the back room and the ceiling of the second floor hair salon. Water damage reached as far as the basement of the building, where a local business operates. Winds were estimated as high as 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 04-AUG-09 18:20:00 to 04-AUG-09 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 90.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof was blown off furniture store in downtown Dover.