A cold front moved south into the Midsouth during the afternoon hours of May 1, 2009. Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the front that continued into the evening hours. Some storms became severe producing flash flooding and large hail.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-09 12:52:00 to 01-MAY-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMYRNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over 8 inches of rain produced flash flooding across much of Carroll County including the city of Huntingdon. Damage to the county road system totaled over $40,000 and 35 percent of the roads has minor to major damage. Multiple roads were closed including Briar Creek Road, Dollar Road, Johnny Cook Road, Maytown Road and Roundhouse Road. Seven culverts were washed out and one bridge embankment was damaged. Other washouts throughout the county needed repair. In the city of Huntingdon a few roads were closed including Carter Road and Third Avenue, South. The parking lot at the Huntingdon Pre-K Headstart was covered by a foot of water. Highway 22 between McKenzie and Huntingdon was partially underwater.

Flash Flood in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-09 14:10:00 to 01-MAY-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS SCOTT ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Northern Decatur County. McIllwain Road in the extreme northern portions of the county was flooded as well as Maxwell Street in Parsons. Hog Creek Road near Sugar Tree was flooded as well.

Flash Flood in OBION, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-09 14:20:00 to 01-MAY-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in and around Union City. Sunswept Drive had one to one and a half feet of water over the street making it impassable.

Hail in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-09 14:20:00 to 01-MAY-09 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVEHILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-09 17:20:00 to 01-MAY-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding around Trenton. Water was over several roads making them impassable.

Hail in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-09 17:24:00 to 01-MAY-09 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-09 18:15:00 to 01-MAY-09 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-09 18:20:00 to 01-MAY-09 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny to nickel size hail fell in Selmer.

Flash Flood in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAY-09 10:41:00 to 01-MAY-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in the Dresden and Greenfield area. Portions of Greenfield had three feet of water on the roads. Some houses were inaccessible. Highway 45 in Greenfield was flooded. Due to the multiple roadways being flooded, local resources including police were being heavily taxed to re-route traffic. Roads in the city of Martin were flooded as well.