During the afternoon through early evening hours on Wednesday, March 23rd, as a strong low pressure system moved across the Ohio Valley Region, an associated strong cold front approached and moved across Middle Tennessee. This resulted in a severe weather outbreak across much of the mid state. Three confirmed tornadoes, one of which was an EF2, multiple funnel cloud and hail reports, along with a couple of thunderstorm wind damage events, occurred across this area.

Hail in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 17:46:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported by a spotter near Jamestown.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 18:55:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER SPENCER F
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in Hillsboro.

Tornado in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 17:54:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 350.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage began near the intersection of Indian Mound Road and Old Smithville Highway. Hundreds of trees were uprooted or snapped along a nearly continuous 9 mile path. Three homes had complete roof loss and a mobile home was completely destroyed with debris scattered over a large area. Around a dozen barns and outbuildings were destroyed. The last evidence of damage was just southwest of downtown Sparta on Iris Drive. Maximum wind speeds associated with this tornado were estimated to be around 115 mph.

Tornado in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 18:03:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHRISTIANA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damaged occurred on Walnut Grove Road near U.S. Highway 231. Some trees were uprooted and a small portion of shingles were removed from a few homes. A couple of outbuildings were also damaged. Maximum wind speeds associated with this tornado were estimated to be around 80 mph.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 16:58:00 to 23-MAR-11 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONELSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 18:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHRISTIANA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed in Christiana.

Funnel Cloud in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 18:10:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BON AIR
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was reported 5 miles east of Sparta.

Funnel Cloud in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 18:47:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: TULLAHOMA
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was reported in Tullahoma.

Funnel Cloud in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 18:06:00 to 23-MAR-11 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARP VILLE
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was reported on U.S. Highway 70 South.

Hail in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 17:55:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURNTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 16:45:00 to 23-MAR-11 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT JULIET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail was reported to have occurred near West Wilson School on Lebanon Road.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 13:32:00 to 23-MAR-11 13:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail occurred near U.S. Highway 70 North.

Hail in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 13:10:00 to 23-MAR-11 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: YANKEETOWN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Report of broken car windows. Amount of cars receiving this damage and the particular car windows and specific damage amounts were unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 17:45:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBBER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A structure received roof damage on Dooley Road. Specific information concerning the type of structure, amount of damage to structure, and associated damage costs, were unknown.

Hail in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 17:42:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELENA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 17:25:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUSH CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 17:01:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 17:19:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMES GAP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage consisted of hundreds of trees being uprooted or snapped along a nearly continuous path. Several homes suffered significant roof damage, along with a couple of barns and outbuildings being destroyed. The tornado clipped the far southwestern tip of Smith County as it moved into DeKalb County. The tornado moved across the north side of the town of Alexandria where tree and roof damage was noted. The last evidence of damage was along Lower Helton Road 2 miles east of Alexandria. Maximum wind speeds associated with this tornado were estimated to be around 100 mph.

Hail in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 23-MAR-11 17:29:00 to 23-MAR-11 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported near Monroe.