On Tuesday, October 26th, an intense surface low pressure center known as a midlatitude cyclone developed across the upper Midwest, resulting in gusty surface winds, which produced strong to high wind damage events at some locations across the Middle Tennessee. As the day progressed also, a strong cold frontal passage occurred. Associated with this frontal passage was an outbreak of severe weather, resulting in several counties experiencing thunderstorm wind damage along with funnel cloud reports, along with near golf ball size hail being reported in Coffee County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 12:00:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOFTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Some trees were downed near the intersection of Valley View Road and East Jefferson Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 12:58:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESBORO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds caused downed trees and power lines across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 08:15:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MODEL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A few six inch tree limbs were downed at the Rushing Creek Campground near the Tennessee/Kentucky State Line.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 10:15:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOHENWALD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A few trees were downed in Hohenwald.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 10:43:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRYS CHAPEL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs were downed on power lines on Panorama Drive. A gas meter was also on fire about ten houses down from where the limbs on power line were downed on Panorama Drive. A tree was also reported down on a car at Twin Springs Court. Power lines were downed at various locations across Brentwood resulting in power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 10:58:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMPSONS STATION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was reported on a fence line at 2161 Spring Hill Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 13:40:00 to 26-OCT-10 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICKMAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were downed in Rickman near State Route 111.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 15:35:00 to 26-OCT-10 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANTANA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported downed across the western portion of the county.

Strong Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 09:45:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported a large tree split in half from the wind three miles north of Murfreesboro. On a home anemometer in this same area, the spotter recorded
a peak wind gusts of 44 knots.

High Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 10:48:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:48:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was downed at the Wilson County Fairgrounds/Interstate 40 Sparta Exit. Another tree was downed on power lines at Hamilton Chambers Road in Lebanon. Extent and any damage cost associated with both of these fallen trees were unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 11:00:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed at 205 Holiday Drive in Madison. The tree fell onto a power line, tearing an electrical conduit from the outside of the house, and also damaged a fence. Extent of damage to the fence was unknown.

Funnel Cloud in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 11:55:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORENE
Reported by: Newspaper

A funnel cloud formed near Norene Road, then moved northeast, before dissipating near the intersection of Patton Hollow Road and State Road 267.

Funnel Cloud in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 12:00:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERTOWN
Reported by: Newspaper

A funnel cloud was reported just northeast of Watertown on Holmes Gap Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 13:45:00 to 26-OCT-10 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree fell on a house on East Hudgens Street, causing minor roof damage to the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 11:15:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree fell on top of a resident's car and a power line was also downed at the 200 block of Nixon Avenue in Lawrenceburg. The car, a 2000 Nissan Maxima, sustained extensive damage, was inoperable, and was towed away from this road.

Funnel Cloud in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 11:20:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Reported by: Newspaper

A funnel cloud was reported over downtown Shelbyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 13:40:00 to 26-OCT-10 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A few trees were downed across the county.

Strong Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 06:45:00 to 26-OCT-10 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown onto a house trailer on West Main Street in Franklin causing minor damage. Extent and costs associated with this minor damage were unknown.

Funnel Cloud in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 10:35:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Reported by: Newspaper

A funnel cloud was reported near Henryville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 10:15:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELDON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree fell over, blocked Rossview Road, and clipped a vehicle traveling on this road. Type and amount of damage to the clipped vehicle were unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 11:25:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A spotter reported a 65 mph wind gust near Hartsville Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 12:20:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 11:00:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLORYS
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A funnel cloud was reported near the Interstate 65 Concord Road Exit.

Funnel Cloud in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 09:11:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEDY
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Public reported a funnel cloud at Tiny Town Road that was going towards Interstate 24 at Exit 1.

Funnel Cloud in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 11:15:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST END HGTS
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A funnel cloud was reported north northwest of downtown Lebanon.

Funnel Cloud in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 12:00:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERALL
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was observed near South Windrow Road.

Funnel Cloud in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 12:45:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GNAT HILL
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was reported near the intersection of Hoodoo, Fredonia, and Gnat Hill Roads in the New Union area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 11:05:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWOMEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were downed on Columbia Avenue. This caused power outages across the city of Centerville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 10:55:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed on a house at Hobbs Road. Type of cost and damage associated with the tree falling on the home were unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 11:00:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMITAGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to fifteen individual trees were downed across the eastern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 13:38:00 to 26-OCT-10 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERS XRDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a telephone pole line at the intersection of Austin and Browntown Roads near Sparta. Type and damage amount to telephone line was unkown.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 12:51:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEYBOGAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large white oak tree fell across a 1998 Dodge Dakota pick-up truck in the driveway and also damaged a portion of the roof of a home at 5807 Jim Cummings Highway. Actual exact of damage and associated cost to repair to both the pick-up truck and roof to the home were unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 11:53:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A former NWS employee reported a few trees downed across the county.

Strong Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 10:00:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Police department reported a six foot tree downed at the intersection of Waldron Road and Silver Branch Road in La Vergne. Tree was blocking Waldron Road.

Funnel Cloud in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 10:15:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A spotter reported a funnel cloud over Collinwood.

Hail in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 26-OCT-10 12:42:00 to 26-OCT-10 12:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNES STORE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Public reported hail almost golf ball size 2 miles east of the Interstate 24 Beechgrove Exit.