A warm front lifted north across the Mid-South during the afternoon and evening hours of April 23rd, 2010. Behind the warm front, warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico made for a very unstable atmosphere. Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed across Eastern Arkansas and North Mississippi during the evening hours of April 23rd. Some storms became severe producing damaging winds and flash flooding. These storms pushed out of the area by the early morning hours of April 24th, 2010 as a strong low pressure developed across the Southern Plains and pushed east with an associated cold front. Additional showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the low pressure system and cold front during the day on April 24th. Numerous storms became severe producing large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and tornadoes. The storms moved out of the area by the mid-evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 12:10:00 to 24-APR-10 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees in Midtown Memphis. Several of these trees fell near the intersection of Hawthorne Street and Galloway Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 14:00:00 to 24-APR-10 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC KENZIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds knocked down trees in McKenzie. Several trees fell onto homes causing structural damage. Power lines were also knocked down in the area.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 15:15:00 to 24-APR-10 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Heavy rain flooded a low water crossing 3 miles east of Lexington. A subdivision road and several yards were flooded as a result.

Hail in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 07:11:00 to 24-APR-10 07:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORDOVA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter to golf ball size hail fell in the Cordova area. Golf ball size hail was reported at the National Weather Service Office.

Lightning in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 12:10:00 to 24-APR-10 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBY FARMS
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a detached garage on Boswell Road near Summer Avenue near Memphis. The garage caught fire as a result.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 08:50:00 to 24-APR-10 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC NAIRY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds knocked down trees just west of McNairy.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 13:25:00 to 24-APR-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain produced flash flooding near Arlington. Hayes Road was covered with 6-8 inches as a result.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 12:45:00 to 24-APR-10 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORYSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds knocked down trees near the Lauderdale-Haywood County line, east of Henning. Significant property damage occurred to homes in the area from fallen trees.

Hail in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 07:09:00 to 24-APR-10 07:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERMANTOWN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter to half dollar size hail fell in Hickory Hill.

Hail in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 12:42:00 to 24-APR-10 12:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 12:50:00 to 24-APR-10 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Straight line winds knocked down power lines on Highway 59 near Highway 70.

Hail in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 14:40:00 to 24-APR-10 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 4.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter to softball size hail fell in the Henderson area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 13:38:00 to 24-APR-10 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRESDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds knocked down 20 trees across Weakley County stretching from Dresden to the Henry/Carroll County line.

Flash Flood in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 15:15:00 to 24-APR-10 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain produced flash flooding northeast of Paris. A culvert was washed out on Somerset Drive as a result.

Hail in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 15:10:00 to 24-APR-10 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail fell in Parker's Crossroads.

Hail in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 15:15:00 to 24-APR-10 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter to golf ball size hail fell east and south of Lexington including the Pine Lake area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 15:10:00 to 24-APR-10 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds produced widespread tree damage across Henderson County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 14:00:00 to 24-APR-10 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds knocked down trees in Paris.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 12:43:00 to 24-APR-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBY CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain produced flash flooding near Cordova. Streets inside the Countrywood Subdivision were flooded. Dexter Road was covered with 6-8 inches of water between Appling Road and Germantown Parkway.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 12:45:00 to 24-APR-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERMANTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain produced flash flooding near Germantown. Southbound Kimbrough Road between Wolf River Boulevard and Farmington Boulevard was flooded with 1 foot of water. Farmington Boulevard near Germantown Road was flooded with water higher than the curb.

Hail in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 07:20:00 to 24-APR-10 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIPERTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Piperton.

Thunderstorm Wind in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 13:30:00 to 24-APR-10 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Straight line winds blew a roof off of a car dealership in Humboldt. Several trees were knocked down in the area as well.

Hail in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 14:17:00 to 24-APR-10 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUGHES LOOP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail fell between Cades and Milan.

Thunderstorm Wind in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 14:20:00 to 24-APR-10 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds knocked down several trees in Milan. A couple of trees fell onto a vehicle and a house causing damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 14:25:00 to 24-APR-10 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TREZEVANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds knocked down trees across Highway 70 in Huntingdon. Additional trees and power lines were knocked down near Trezevant, Atwood, Hollow Rock and Westport.

Hail in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 07:30:00 to 24-APR-10 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golf ball size hail fell in Arlington.

Hail in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 07:20:00 to 24-APR-10 07:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERMANTOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Nickel to golf ball size hail fell in the Germantown area.

Hail in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 07:21:00 to 24-APR-10 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIPER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter to golf ball size hail fell in the Collierville area.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 12:10:00 to 24-APR-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MEM)MEMPHIS INTL AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain produced flash flooding near Memphis International Airport. Water depth reached the wheel wells of several cars at the intersection of Winchester Road and Plough Road. One person was injured when their vehicle hydroplaned into a power pole.

Tornado in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 15:26:00 to 24-APR-10 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIBLE HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down on Bible Hill Road, approximately 2 miles north-northwest of Parsons. The tornado traveled east-northeast for about 11 miles crossing the Tennessee River and continuing into Perry County, Tennessee.  Significant tree damage occurred along the track, especially on Brodie's Landing Road. Although minor damage occurred to most structures hit directly from the tornado, significant property damage occurred from falling trees. In total, 15 homes sustained damage. Three of these homes were completely destroyed. Seven homes received major damage while five had minor damage. One business had a roof blown off while one barn was completely destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 15:08:00 to 24-APR-10 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down trees on Highway 100 east of Henderson.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 14:05:00 to 24-APR-10 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTAGE GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power poles near Cottage Grove and Puryear.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 12:10:00 to 24-APR-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AULON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in the Midtown to East Memphis area. The viaduct at Union Avenue and Poplar Avenue was flooded as well as Poplar Avenue near the  intersection of Highland Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 09:04:00 to 24-APR-10 09:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Straight line winds blew a roof off of a mobile home in Sweet Lips.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 12:10:00 to 24-APR-10 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Straight line winds knocked trees and power lines down in the Berclair and Raleigh areas. A tree was knocked down onto a vehicle at the intersection of North Graham Street and Macon Road. In addition, a large tree fell onto a house on Victor Drive. A tree knocked down power lines on Jewell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 24-APR-10 12:25:00 to 24-APR-10 12:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLENDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Straight line winds produced damage between Ellendale and Arlington. Limbs with the diameter of a baseball were knocked down at the intersection of Summer Avenue and Appling Road. A tree was uprooted and a greenhouse structure was destroyed in Arlington. Power poles were knocked down in Arlington as well.