An intensifying surface low moved from the Southern Plains into the Great Lakes. Meanwhile the associated strong cold front swept across the Mid-South during the evening hours of January 29, 2013 into the early morning hours of January 30, 2013. Strong winds aloft combined with an increasingly unstable airmass set the stage for severe weather across the region. A broken line of thunderstorms moved into Eastern Arkansas during the evening hours of January 29, 2013 and eventually formed a solid line of thunderstorms as it crossed the Mississippi River and moved into West Tennessee and North Mississippi during the overnight hours.  There were numerous reports of damaging winds and flash flooding.

Strong Wind in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-13 21:45:00 to 29-JAN-13 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds ahead of a cold front knocked down several trees near Paris.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-13 23:05:00 to 29-JAN-13 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MEM)MEMPHIS INTL AR
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Straight line winds knocked down several large trees in the University of Memphis area. A very large business sign was knocked over on Germantown Parkway in Cordova. The ASOS at Memphis International Airport reported a gust of 61 mph.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 30-JAN-13 00:04:00 to 30-JAN-13 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORDOVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain caused flash flooding across parts of Memphis. The Poplar Avenue and International Place intersection was flooded in East Memphis. Airways Road and Swinnea Road near Memphis International were flooded. Vehicles were stuck in deep water near Walnut Grove Road and Interstate 240 in East Memphis. Water was as deep as the windows of a stalled car at Timber Creek Drive and Walnut Bend Road in Cordova.

Strong Wind in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 30-JAN-13 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong winds ahead of a cold front knocked down power lines resulting in numerous brush fires across McNairy County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 30-JAN-13 01:55:00 to 30-JAN-13 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIBLE HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds blew a loft off a barn north of Parsons. Three other out buildings were damaged or nearly destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 30-JAN-13 01:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE CREEK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds of 70 to 80 mph knocked down numerous trees and power lines on Rose Creek Road and Sulphur Springs Road in Western McNairy County. Large numbers of pine trees were pushed over or uprooted in Bethel Springs. A few of the trees were snapped and many power lines were knocked down.  An estimated 100 structures were damaged in McNairy County with the heaviest damage in Bethel Springs area.  A couple of vehicles were crushed by fallen trees in Bethel Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 30-JAN-13 01:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDDLE FORK
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds of 70 to 80 mph caused widespread damage across Southern Henderson County. Areas of enhanced damage was caused by thunderstorm winds estimated up to 110 mph. About 250 homes were damaged and several of them were destroyed. Numerous other structures were damaged. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down. Three injuries were reported including one person that broke his hip.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 30-JAN-13 01:05:00 to 30-JAN-13 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOONE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds of 70 to 80 mph damaged 12 structures in Hardeman County including three homes and nine businesses including a lumber yard in Toone.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 30-JAN-13 01:45:00 to 30-JAN-13 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds damaged about 100 homes across Chester County. A 33 foot long recreational vehicle was tossed into the family swimming pool and a 16 foot trailer was wrapped upside down around some trees about 200 yards away. The heaviest damage was in the northeast part of the county. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down blocking several roads. A large barn was completely destroyed in the Jacks Creek area. Four people suffered minor injuries.

Flash Flood in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 30-JAN-13 00:20:00 to 30-JAN-13 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain caused flash flooding in parts of Tipton County. Brighton-Clopton Road was flooded near Brighton. A few homes on Hall Road were flooded with up to one foot of water. Walnut Grove Road and Gay Road were flooded near Burlison.