As an upper level low pressure system approached southern and eastern portions of Middle Tennessee during the afternoon through evening hours on Monday, September 17th, low level wind fields strengthened. Along with increased moisture and instability across these portions of the mid state also, severe thunderstorms developed, resulting in thunderstorm wind damage, along with several funnel cloud reports, including an EF0 tornado in Bedford County, impacting several counties in the mid state. Associated impacts of flash flooding events lasted even into the early morning hours on Tuesday, September 18th.

Flash Flood in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 14:51:00 to 17-SEP-12 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred at the Seigels Midlle School Campus near Seigel Road in Murfreesboro. Specific details concerning any damage that occurred to the campus along with associated costs were unknown. As of 17:34, 3.2 inches a total rainfall was measured near the intersection of Northfield Boulevard and Highland Ridge Road in Murfreesboro.
As of 17:54, a total rainfall amount of 4.79 inches of rainfall was measured in Murfreesboro at the WTVF Skynet gauge.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 17:00:00 to 18-SEP-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECHWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several flooded areas occurred in Smithville including locations near Broad Street, Bright Hill Street, and Greenbrook Park.

Tornado in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 15:02:00 to 17-SEP-12 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado with an estimated peak wind speed of 80 mph touched down at a residence along U.S. Highway 41A approximately 1/2 mile east of the U.S. Highway 41A and Normandy Road intersection. Dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted at this location and the residence suffered roof damage with many shingles blown off. The tornado then crossed U.S. Highway 41A and Shofner Road before lifting.

Flash Flood in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 20:02:00 to 18-SEP-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several roads were flooded across the county including River Road, Hickory Valley Road, Bockman Way, Northern Spring Road, and Old Smithville Highway. Near the Sparta White County Airport, 6.35 inches of rainfall was measured by a CoCoRaHS observation site during this event. 5.41 inches of rainfall was measured by a CoCoRaHs observation site closer to downtown Sparta also.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 15:15:00 to 17-SEP-12 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORTNER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Telephone poles were blown down in Cortner.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 15:20:00 to 17-SEP-12 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees and power lines were downed near the intersection of Bethany Road and Nashville Highway west of McMinnville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 15:25:00 to 17-SEP-12 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was downed on 16th Model Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 15:28:00 to 17-SEP-12 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOAH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was downed on Cole Ridge Road north of Manchester.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 18:04:00 to 18-SEP-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLADAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mutiple vehicles were stranded in the Cookeville area, with water rescues ongoing. One of those swift water rescues took place at the intersection of South Willow Avenue and West Jackson Street in Cookeville. Water was several feet deep and West Jackson Street was closed. Several total rainfall accumulation amounts in excess of six inches were reported by CoCoRaHS and public observers, with the highest amount being 6.82 inches just southwest of Cookeville, along with a report   of just greater than three inches falling within a three hour time frame in the Cookeville area also.



Swift water rescues took place at the intersection of South Willow Avenue and West Jackson Street in Cookeville. Water was several feet deep and West Jackson Street was closed.

Funnel Cloud in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 15:45:00 to 17-SEP-12 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GNAT HILL
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was spotted near Goose Pond Road and Fredonia Road north of Manchester.

Flash Flood in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 17:54:00 to 17-SEP-12 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several roads around Livingston were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 18:12:00 to 18-SEP-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Total rainfall accumulation of 6.69 inches reported just southeast of Riverton. This rainfall amount posed a threat to life in property in this area of the county.

Flash Flood in GRUNDY, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 17:15:00 to 18-SEP-12 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAAGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Total event rainfall accumulation of 6.14 inches was measured just southeast of Laager. Rainfall of this amount posed a threat to life in property in this area.

Flash Flood in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 16:27:00 to 18-SEP-12 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINOR HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Total rainfall accumulation of 5.11 inches was reported in Minor Hill. This rainfall amount resulted in a threat to life and property in Minor Hill. 5.06 inches of total rainfall accumulation was also reported by a CoCoRaHs observer near Anthony Hill.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 17-SEP-12 15:25:00 to 18-SEP-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One foot of standing water occurred on Davis Lane in Shelbyville. 5.03 inches of total rainfall accumulation was recorded by a CoCoRaHS observer near Wartrace.