A powerful upper level storm system moved across the region from April 28 into April 29, producing widespread showers and thunderstorms across Middle Tennessee. Several rounds of showers and storms moved across the region throughout the day on April 28, and again late in the day on April 29. Numerous reports of wind damage, flash flooding, large hail, and even one tornado were received from these storms. CoCoRaHS rainfall measurements over these two days ranged from 4 to 6 inches in parts of southwest Middle Tennessee.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 11:43:00 to 28-APR-14 11:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Pleasant Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 16:07:00 to 28-APR-14 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down on Weakly Creek Road east of Lawrenceburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 16:55:00 to 28-APR-14 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORLINDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three trees were blown down across Robertson County.

Lightning in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 17:23:00 to 28-APR-14 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST END HGTS
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning struck the Cracker Barrel Corporate Office building on Hartmann Drive causing a minor fire.

Flash Flood in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 20:00:00 to 28-APR-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was reported across parts of Hickman County. A water rescue was performed on Defeated Creek Road just north of Centerville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 19:50:00 to 28-APR-14 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TULLAHOMA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in and around Tullahoma, including on Linda Lane, Carter Blake Road, and Flowertown Road. One tree fell onto a home on Ovoca Road. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 21:43:00 to 28-APR-14 21:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTMORELAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell onto a mobile home in Westmoreland.

Hail in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 29-APR-14 16:54:00 to 29-APR-14 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWIN OAK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported near Burgess Falls State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 05:51:00 to 28-APR-14 05:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWO CHESNUT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A microburst with winds estimated up to 80 mph caused severe damage to a barn at 290 Kirk Lane with several large trees and branches down in the area.  More trees were snapped and uprooted along Weeping Willow Road and Vantrease Road. Large tree limbs were also blown down along Capps Gap Road and Upper Station Camp Creek Road.

Flash Flood in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 09:00:00 to 28-APR-14 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEIPERS FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several roadways were flooded across western Wiliamson County including Old Hardin Road southwest of Highway 96, Blazer Road at Boyd Mill Pike, Floyd Road along Leipers Creek, and Del Rio Pike at Carlisle Road.

Flash Flood in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 09:00:00 to 28-APR-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOHENWALD BAKER ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wildcat Branch Road was flooded with the fire department performing one water rescue of a driver from a vehicle. Part of Hooper Road was washed out.

Flash Flood in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 09:00:00 to 28-APR-14 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMPSHIRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported around houses in Hampshire and Highway 412 was washed out. A water rescue was performed at the intersection of Highway 166 North and Hampshire Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 10:49:00 to 28-APR-14 10:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few homes and barns suffered minor roof damage on Crisp Springs Road, Pigeon Hill Road, Bryan Road, and Yager Road. Trees and power lines were also blown down on Crisp Springs Road and Pigeon Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 11:12:00 to 28-APR-14 11:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLING
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey determined a microburst with winds estimated up to 75 mph caused a camper to roll over and a garage to lose part of its roof southwest of Doyle. Several large trees were also uprooted.

Hail in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 11:25:00 to 28-APR-14 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 11:36:00 to 28-APR-14 11:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOBRA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An EF1 tornado touched down just south of the intersection of Dumplin Knob Road and Eastland Road, then moved east for approximately 2.1 miles before lifting. Several trees were snapped and an occupied vehicle was thrown off the roadway near the touchdown point. Several homes on the north side of Eastland Road suffered minor roof damage. A grain silo was completely destroyed and dozens of hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted.

Lightning in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-14 16:08:00 to 28-APR-14 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home was struck by lightning on Lewisburg Pike at Lumsden Lane.