Severe thunderstorms blossomed over the Southern Appalachian region due to the presence of a weak upper level impulse and a cool front building south into a moderately unstable air mass.  Warm temperatures aloft limited hail production, but wind damage was widespread during the event.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 04:18:00 to 31-JUL-12 04:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were reported down in Whitwell.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 18:20:00 to 31-JUL-12 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAZEWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down in Tazewell.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 18:40:00 to 31-JUL-12 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEY FLATS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down along Allison Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAINGER, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 18:54:00 to 31-JUL-12 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTLEDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were reported down in Rutledge.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 17:56:00 to 31-JUL-12 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNEEDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were reported down in Sneedville.  One fell along Paul Trent Road and the other fell along Hillside Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 18:45:00 to 31-JUL-12 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were reported down two miles southeast of Dayton.  One tree was felled just off Ray Road while the other was along Blythe Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 18:30:00 to 31-JUL-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALL BRANCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down in Fall Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 18:55:00 to 31-JUL-12 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEROKEE LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down four miles west northwest of Morristown.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 19:45:00 to 31-JUL-12 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were reported down in Harrison. One fell along Garfield Road while the other was downed just off Stillhill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 19:55:00 to 31-JUL-12 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down along Birchwood Drive in Chattanooga.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAINGER, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 19:30:00 to 31-JUL-12 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Friend Station Road in New Market.

Thunderstorm Wind in COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 19:15:00 to 31-JUL-12 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYBEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down in the Bybee Area.

Thunderstorm Wind in COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 19:35:00 to 31-JUL-12 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down around Newport.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 20:10:00 to 31-JUL-12 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on a road in Seymour.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 20:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Dixon Branch Road four miles east northeast of Pigeon Forge.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAINGER, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 18:35:00 to 31-JUL-12 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TATE SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were reported down on highway 375 two miles southwest of Bean Station.

Heavy Rain in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 19:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOUNTVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 126 closed at the intersection of Holston Institute Drive due to water on the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-JUL-12 19:25:00 to 31-JUL-12 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR FORKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

One tree was reported down on Oak Grove Road three miles northeast of Dandridge.