A strong low pressure tracked across east Tennessee bringing damaging non-thunderstorm winds to the area late in the day on the 8th and continued into the overnight hours on the 9th. The strongest winds occurred over the higher elevations.  Flash flooding was also reported in the overnight hours.

High Wind in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Sevierville The Mountain Press newspaper reported numerous trees and powerlines  downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.  A portion of a tin roof of a business in Sevierville was also damaged.

Flood in SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEVIERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Areal flooding occurred due to long duration heavy rainfall across the area with several roads with water covering the roads with as much as two feet of water.

Flood in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARK CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred in low lying areas in east Knoxville, with as much as three feet of water covering several roads.

Flood in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Widespread flooding occurred across the county with water over several roads up to three feet deep.

High Wind in NORTHWEST BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 08:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Maryville The Daily News newspaper reported several trees and powerlines  downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.

Strong Wind in BRADLEY, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 08:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Cleveland Daily Banner newspaper reported a few trees and powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The highway department reported several trees and powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds near Piney Grove and Stony Creek in the foothills.

Flash Flood in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 01:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATTANOOGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported with numerous road closures in Chattanooga.

Flash Flood in MCMINN, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:05:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was occurring with several roads with several inches of water over the roads.

Flash Flood in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:10:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was occurring with several roads closed due to two feet of water over the roads. Some trees were also across the roads near Madisonville Tennessee, that fell due to the flooding.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 08-DEC-09 17:00:00 to 08-DEC-09 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured non-thunderstorm wind gust of 85 mph (74 kts) occurred at the NOAA wind tower at Camp Creek.

High Wind in BLOUNT/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park service officials reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds across the area.   Many roads were closed.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 02:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 88.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A measured non-thunderstorm winds gust at 101 mph (88 kts) occurred at the Cove Mountain fire tower near Gatlinburg.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds in and around the mountains.

High Wind in NORTHWEST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds in and around the mountains.

High Wind in WEST POLK, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide with the most damage across the east half of the county.

High Wind in EAST POLK, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 03:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide with the most damage across the east half of the county.

High Wind in NORTHWEST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported several trees and powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.  The most damage occurred across the foothills.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported several trees and powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.  The most damage occurred across the foothills.

High Wind in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 08-DEC-09 22:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The highway department personnel reported a few trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds over the southern portions of the county.

High Wind in JOHNSON, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management personnel reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.

High Wind in JOHNSON, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 12:26:00 to 09-DEC-09 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A measured non-thunderstorm wind gust at 61 mph (53 kts) occurred at the Shady Valley Elementary School in Shady Valley.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported several trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds  countywide.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 01:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Utility company personnel reported two trees downed by non-thunderstorm winds near Whitetop Mountain.

High Wind in NORTHWEST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Elizabethton Star newspaper reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:15:00 to 09-DEC-09 02:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured non-thunderstorm winds gust at 69 mph (60 kts) was reported at the English Mountain ETOS site 10 miles east of Sevierville.

High Wind in NORTHWEST COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported several trees and powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds in and around Newport.

High Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Kingsport Times News newspaper reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.  Several homes and buildings in Kingsport were damaged.  Around 2470 customers lost power.

High Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Bristol Herald Courier newspaper reported a church in Bristol was damaged by  non-thunderstorm winds.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 07:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Johnson City Press newspaper reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.  Several homes and building were damaged.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Sevierville The Mountain Press newspaper reported numerous trees and powerlines  downed by non-thunderstorm winds countywide.  A few buildings were also damaged.

High Wind in COCKE/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 02:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported several trees and powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds in and around English Mountain.

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Jefferson City Standard Banner newspaper reported a few trees and powerlines downed by non-thunderstorm winds across the county.  The wind also damaged a carport and severely damaged a roof of a mobile home in Dandridge.