On Friday, March 2nd, as a warm and moist surface based air mass occurred across Middle Tennessee in advance of a strong surface cold front, and a deep upper level trough moved closer to the mid state with strong winds aloft, a significant severe weather outbreak occurred across the mid state starting in the morning hours and lasting well into the evening hours. Multiple reports of large hail occurred across the area, with sizes ranging from penny to baseball size. Several locations reported thunderstorm wind damage. Two tornadoes, an EF1 and EF2 respectively, occurred across the mid state with some funnel clouds being reported also.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRY HILL
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 25.00M
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURRICANE MILLS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off a barn and several trees were downed in Hurricane Mills.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 05:55:00 to 02-MAR-12 05:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 06:02:00 to 02-MAR-12 06:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE CORNELIA F
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 06:05:00 to 02-MAR-12 06:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOELTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:35:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT SINAI
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed across southern portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:40:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKEVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over 100 trees were downed near East White Hall Road.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BNA)NASHVILLE METRO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of golf ball size hail in the vicinity of the Nashville International Airport.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball size hail occurred at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Patterson.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTIOCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:56:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The same supercell thunderstorm that produced an earlier tornado in Jackson, Putnam, and Overton counties spawned an EF0 tornado that touched down in western Fentress County northwest of the intersection of Manson Road and Lost Creek Road. Aerial satellite imagery from Google Earth indicated the tornado then moved northeast through inaccessible forested areas and very hilly terrain before ending southwest of Gouldstown Road. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted along the intermittent damage path.

Strong Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 14:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tight pressure gradient across Middle Tennessee created strong southwest winds that blew down a few power lines across Rutherford County. A wind gust of 53 mph was measured at the Smyrna Airport.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:05:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 06:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASTALIAN SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:18:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONE RIVER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:34:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST END HGTS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 14:47:00 to 02-MAR-12 14:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUGSCUFFLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 14:41:00 to 02-MAR-12 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINGLETON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 14:55:00 to 02-MAR-12 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOAH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Funnel Cloud in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:50:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:25:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT JULIET
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:48:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLATWOODS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:34:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON ARPT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:44:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Fifty foot radio tower knocked down near the intersection of State Highway 840 and Interstate 40.

Hail in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:17:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HIGHLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several homes and automobiles were damaged near the Sunny Acres Community. Specific details concerning damage to homes and automobiles were unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:03:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRY HILL
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wind gust of 82 mph was measured by a sensor on top of Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.

Hail in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 14:52:00 to 10-MAR-12 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:05:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTSONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:40:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUCKERS XRDS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Homes and vehicles were damaged near the 8000 block of Trousdale Ferry Pike. Details concerning specific damage to individual homes and vehicles were unknown.

Hail in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:55:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST END HGTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:07:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tight pressure gradient across Middle Tennessee created strong southwest winds that knocked out power to 3500 customers across Nashville. A wind gust of 62 mph was measured by a sensor on top of Vanderbilt Medical Center.

Tornado in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:31:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKEVILLE ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado that moved across the Dodson Branch community in southeast Jackson County continued northeastward and produced EF1 damage across extreme northern Putnam County.  Hundreds of trees were blown down and a few homes and outbuildings were damaged as the tornado crossed Fairview Road and Thomas Allen Road. The tornado continued northeast into southwest Overton County.

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:40:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUCKERS XRDS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Baseball size hail broke windows in a home in Tuckers Crossroads.

Tornado in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:33:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERLOO
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado that began in southeast Jackson County and crossed into northern Putnam County continued northeastward, producing EF2 damage across southern Overton County. Several homes were damaged as the tornado crossed Highway 136 just south of Hardys Chapel Road. Curving more eastward, the tornado continued down Hardys Chapel Road where several mobile homes were destroyed and other frame homes were heavily damaging. Hundreds of trees were blown down in this area. More homes were damaged on Windle Community Road and Highway 111 before the tornado lifted north of the intersection of River Trace Road and East Howard Road, about 4 miles south-southwest of Livingston. The total path length of the tornado was 12.3 miles.

Hail in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:05:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUKES STORE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:53:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETHRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:35:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERSWORKS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Hail in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:35:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLESBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE MEADE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:55:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:55:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETHRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POMONA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey found a downburst impacted areas along Highway 46 between Dickson and Interstate 40. Several panels were blown off the dome of the Renaissance Center. A few homes in this area also had damage such as windows being blown out. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:15:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey found several trees snapped or uprooted along Little Hurricane Creek Road between Bold Springs Road and County Highway 1779.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVUE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 18:07:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 18:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOKLEY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 18:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 18:25:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE MEADE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail resulted in some broken windows in a residential home.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVUE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 09:40:00 to 02-MAR-12 09:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANEY FORK
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A funnel cloud was reported to be observed on the east side of Cookeville.

Hail in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 18:45:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 19:38:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANTANA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:15:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Funnel Cloud in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:50:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported a funnel cloud near Interstate 40 north of Fairview.

Funnel Cloud in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:25:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORESVILLE
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Funnel cloud was reported at Mile Marker 29 on Interstate 65.

Funnel Cloud in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON ARPT
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was reported near Interstate 40 just south of Lebanon.

Hail in VAN BUREN, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 19:03:00 to 02-MAR-12 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPENCER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:45:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLEVILLE
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was reported just north of Eagleville.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:03:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:26:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT UNION
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF2 tornado with maximum wind speeds around 125 mph began south of Sims Lane in southeast Jackson County and moved northeast across the Dodson Branch community.  A home and outbuilding were damaged and several trees and power lines were blown down on Mabry School Road.  Increasing to one half mile wide, the tornado moved across the Dodson Branch community along Highway 135 between Zion Road and Maynard Hollow Road. Numerous homes and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed in this area with 20 minor injuries reported. Hundreds of trees and several power lines were also blown down. The tornado continued northeast across Allen Drive, Plum Hollow Lane, and Smith Chapel Road, damaging several more homes, before entering northern Putnam County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:48:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON SPGS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Widespread downburst and hail damage occurred across the remainder of Kingston Springs, where many buildings suffered considerable roof, window, and siding damage from the golf ball or slightly larger hail.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:03:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRY HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to golf ball size was reported at the Nashville Emergency Operations Center. At least two dozen vehicles were damaged.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:04:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE MEADE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:06:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail was reported at Lipscomb University.

Tornado in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:48:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado with a maximum wind speed of around 90 mph touched down along Mt. Pleasant Road just south of Kingston Springs. The nearly 1 mile damage path of the tornado contained dozens of snapped or uprooted trees, a destroyed barn, and several homes with minor roof damage.

Hail in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 05:05:00 to 02-MAR-12 05:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:11:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A light pole was downed onto U.S. Highway 31 near Columbia.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 17:13:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALLY HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell onto a house on Rally Hill Road. Specific details concerning any damage caused to the home were unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 15:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIDWELL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey found a downburst impacted areas along Highway 46 between Dickson and Interstate 40. The west roof of a Hampton Inn near I-40 was blown eastward, and a nearby Waffle House had minor exterior damage. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:06:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:08:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:07:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-MAR-12 16:10:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRY HILL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS