A powerful storm system moved across the Tennessee & Ohio Valleys during the afternoon and evening hours on October 31. A very strong southerly low level jet, measured at 82 knots at 850mb on the OHX November 1 00Z upper air sounding, caused strong to damaging gradient winds at the surface of 50 to 60 mph for many hours west of the Cumberland Plateau.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms also developed during the evening hours as a cold front swept across Middle Tennessee, with several reports of damaging winds received.

High Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down across Robertson County. One power pole was snapped and fell on a car at a car dealership in Ridgetop. An above ground pool was destroyed in Cross Plains.

Strong Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Monterey including on Cleveland Avenue and East Tayes Avenue.

Strong Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree fell on a mobile home in McMinnville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 21:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down in Fairview. A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 66 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 21:15:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GISMONDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down at 2036 Cannady Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 21:15:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were blown down on Bethel Road by the Millersville Fire Department.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 21:20:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHALKLEVEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down at 2138 Shiloh Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 21:56:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOLENSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees and tree limbs were blown down around Nolensville.

Strong Wind in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One large tree limb was blown down and blocked a road four miles west of New Johnsonville.

Strong Wind in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reportedly blown down in Hohenwald. A tree was also blown down on Napier Road in the southern part of the county.

High Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down across Williamson County due to strong south gradient winds gusting up to 60 mph. In Franklin, trees were blown down at Sullivan Farms, a tree fell and blocked the road at Bakers Bridge near Mallory Lane, and Murfreesboro Road was closed west of Royal Oaks Boulevard due to a power pole and power line falling across the road. A tree was blown down and blocked Mount Pisgah Drive in Brentwood. Another tree was knocked over at Highway 100 and Cox Pike in Fairview, and two other trees were blown down on Highway 96 East in Arrington.

Strong Wind in HOUSTON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was reportedly blown down in Erin.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 21:47:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTIOCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous power lines were blown down across Davidson County including some falling across roads. Roadways with power lines down included 21st Avenue, Hamilton Road, Martin Road, Country Hill Road, Pennsylvania Avenue, Franklin Road, Norwood Road, Burkitt Road, and Cornish Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 21:50:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WRENCOE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and tree limbs were blown down around Lenox Village.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 21:58:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLADEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across the road at 543 Oak Grove Road southwest of Lebanon.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTHA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Lebanon Road west of Highway 109.

High Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Davidson County, especially during the evening hours, with many blocked roads. The KBNA ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 52 mph around 830 PM CDT. One 9 year old boy was killed by electrocution around 930 PM CDT when he rode his bicycle over a live power line that had been knocked down by a fallen large tree limb. This death occurred in the 500 block of Charles E Davis Boulevard around 1.5 miles southeast of downtown Nashville. Trees were reportedly blown down in Old Hickory, a large tree limb was blown down on power lines in the Charlotte Park area of west Nashville, and a large tree limb was blown down in Sevier Park. Trees were blown down and blocked roads such as Robertson Avenue in west Nashville, Towry Street at Paragon Mills Road in Antioch, and Carter Avenue in east Nashville. Two houses were set on fire in Oak Hill at Rochelle Drive and Overton Drive due to downed power lines. A few windows were broken out of the Omni Hotel in downtown Nashville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 22:01:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORN SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS employee estimated a 60 mph wind gust around 4 miles west of Lebanon.

High Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down across Rutherford County. Tree damage was reported in Murfreesboro. A telephone pole snapped and blocked Stones River Road in La Vergne. Homes received minor roof damage in Walterhill and Smyrna.

Strong Wind in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell onto two vehicles along State Highway 49 around 2 miles west of Dover. Two trees were also blown down in Keel Hollow.

Strong Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at 3220 Beech Log Road in Watertown.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 22:30:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs were blown down across Clay County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 22:15:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: REEDS STORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and blocked the road at Choctaw Road and Giles Hill Road in College Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 23:25:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree fell on a truck at 4630 New Hope Road.

Strong Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across Maury County. Power lines were blown down in Spring Hill.

Strong Wind in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across Macon County.

Strong Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down in Portland, including at the Arbys located at Highway 109 and Highway 52.

Strong Wind in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five trees were blown down and blocked roads across southeast Humphreys County.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 23:45:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down in Livingston.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 23:48:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLADAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 58 mph wind gust was measured at the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 21:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE MEADE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down onto a home and vehicle on Haverford Avenue in Belle Meade.

Strong Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few small trees were blown down around Woodbury.

Strong Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree limbs were blown down across De Kalb County mainly in the early evening hours.

Strong Wind in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and power lines were blown down across Jackson county, with numerous transformers blown with widespread power outages.

High Wind in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down across Cheatham County. One tree was blown down across Peter Pond Road.

Strong Wind in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down across Trousdale County.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 23:35:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down in Hilham.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 31-OCT-13 21:25:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power line was blown down causing a tree to catch on fire in Lockwood Hollow.