Orographics and a slightly to moderately unstable atmosphere appeared to play a role in severe thunderstorms that formed on the Cumberland Plateau across Southeast Tennessee as well as in the communities of Oak Ridge and Knoxville.

Flash Flood in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAY-13 23:12:00 to 19-MAY-13 00:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Law Enforcement reported a mud slide and roadway flooding just east of Pikeville.

Flash Flood in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 10:50:00 to 19-MAY-13 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Extensive flooding over the northern half of the county.

Flash Flood in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 13:00:00 to 19-MAY-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads closed or impassable across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 10:45:00 to 19-MAY-13 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVENSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 11:30:00 to 19-MAY-13 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down with damage to a few campers.

Flash Flood in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 14:00:00 to 19-MAY-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Significant flooding of a church and a local corner market on Dayton Mountain Hwy. Debris from church rushed downstream. TV media covered.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 12:05:00 to 19-MAY-13 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK RIDGE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A wind gust of almost 70 mph was measured on the west side of Oak Ridge.

Hail in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 12:20:00 to 19-MAY-13 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported seven miles southwest of Knoxville.

Hail in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 12:40:00 to 19-MAY-13 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEARDEN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was reported at the Bearden community in Knoxville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 12:45:00 to 19-MAY-13 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down on roadways in various parts of the county.

Hail in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 12:45:00 to 19-MAY-13 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST EMORY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported along Kingston Pike near Gallaher View Road in West Knoxville.

Hail in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 12:47:00 to 19-MAY-13 12:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were reported down and half dollar size hail occurred in Oak Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 14:01:00 to 19-MAY-13 14:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLOVER HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down in Jasper.

Heavy Rain in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAY-13 00:12:00 to 19-MAY-13 01:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County Road 302 closed due to flooding.