A strong low pressure system tracked northeast from Western Kansas into the Great Lakes during the time period from April 2nd-April 4th, 2011. As a result, a trailing cold front moved through the Mid-South during the morning and early afternoon hours of April 4th. A moist and unstable atmosphere was in place ahead of the front creating a favorable environment for thunderstorm development. Numerous showers and thunderstorms formed along the front by mid-morning. Some storms became severe producing large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 12:05:00 to 04-APR-11 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds knocked numerous trees and power lines down all across Decatur County. Roads were blocked as a result. At least, ten homes sustained some minor structural damage. A roof was blown off of the Parsons city truck garage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 10:30:00 to 04-APR-11 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERS SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Straight line winds knocked down large tree limbs in Roger Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 10:30:00 to 04-APR-11 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATOKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds knocked down trees and tree limbs in Atoka.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 10:30:00 to 04-APR-11 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENNING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Straight line winds knocked down trees on Highway 87 in Henning. In addition, telephone poles were knocked down on Highway 209.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 09:05:00 to 04-APR-11 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell in Fort Pillow State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 10:40:00 to 04-APR-11 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERMANTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees in Germantown. Homes and automobiles were damaged as a result of the fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 09:05:00 to 04-APR-11 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIPTONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds knocked down three large trees and power poles along Highway 21 in Tiptonville. A tractor barn was partially destroyed and a trailer was overturned on Highway 22 as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 10:40:00 to 04-APR-11 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MEM)MEMPHIS INTL AR
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Straight line winds produced widespread damage across much of the middle corridor of Shelby County, mainly from Memphis International Airport to East Memphis to Cordova. Damage occurred to the one of the Fed Ex hangars at Memphis International Airport. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down causing minor damage to homes and automobiles. Windows were blown out of the Clark Tower and St. Francis Hospital in East Memphis. Several traffic lights were inoperable due to wind damage and an awning was blown off a hotel. One death occurred when a person encountered a fallen power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 11:05:00 to 04-APR-11 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds produced widespread damage between Oakland and Macon. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down. A sheet metal barn was severely damaged in Oakland. A church sustained roof and steeple damage and a flag pole was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 11:40:00 to 04-APR-11 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees in the Henderson area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 11:15:00 to 04-APR-11 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds produced widespread damage between Somerville and Williston. Numerous trees and tree limbs were knocked down. A house near Somerville received damage from a fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 11:20:00 to 04-APR-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LACONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds produced some damage to homes near Ina Road and Eastside Drive near the Fayette/Hardeman County border. A roof was blown off a barn near Laconia. Multiple trees were down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 11:37:00 to 04-APR-11 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds produced damage from Jackson to Bemis to Pinson. Numerous trees and power poles were knocked down in the area. Minor structural damage occurred to homes from fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 11:45:00 to 04-APR-11 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTINGDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Straight line winds knocked down trees in and around Huntingdon.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 11:45:00 to 04-APR-11 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FINGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds knocked numerous trees and power poles down across McNairy County. Two homes were damaged from fallen trees, 2 miles east of Highway 45 along Highway 199.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 11:50:00 to 04-APR-11 12:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 62.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines in and around Lexington. Minor shingle damage occurred to a few homes in the area. A flag pole was also bent by the winds. Winds were estimated to be around 71 mph in the Beech Lake area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 12:12:00 to 04-APR-11 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALTILLO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds knocked trees and power lines down all across Hardin County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROCKETT, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 11:00:00 to 04-APR-11 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALAMO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked trees and power lines down in Alamo.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROCKETT, TENNESSEE
From 04-APR-11 10:50:00 to 04-APR-11 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROADVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down trees along Joe Vaughn Road, west of Maury City.