A strong storm system moving through the eastern United States spawned a QLCS that moved across Middle Tennessee during the evening hours on February 20. Widespread damaging winds and one tornado were reported with the QLCS, along with a few reports of large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:17:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and large tree limbs were blown down blocking roads across southwest Dickson County, including on CCC Road, Garners Creek Road, Highway 48 two miles north of I-40, and Cowen Road. Some power outages were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:17:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOHENWALD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The front brick wall of the Lewis County Herald newspaper building collapsed due to high thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:50:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An 18 inch diameter tree was blown down and blocked Mobley's Cut Road east of Boston Theta Road. Another tree was uprooted in the yard of a home at that intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:44:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PASQUO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down on Temple Road south of Highway 100.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:33:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down on a house in Fairview.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:00:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down in Spring Hill on the Williamson County and Maury County line causing a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:03:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down with half inch size hail reported 5 miles south of Linden. The public also reported 3 trees blown down in the backyard of their home in the same area.

Hail in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:04:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYCAMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 18:59:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAUSE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey along with numerous reports from spotters and social media indicated a large 2 to 3 mile wide downburst struck areas of southern and eastern Robertson County along a 30 mile long path. A tree was blown down on Gause Road in Pleasant View, and one house on Highway 257 in Coopertown suffered minor roof and siding damage. A tree was blown down at Palestine Road at New Cut Road south of Springfield. An old barn was blown onto Pinson School Road and destroyed east of Springfield. In the Cross Plains area, several outbuildings suffered minor roof damage and large tree limbs were blown down. An abandoned mobile home on Bob Carr Road was blown over and destroyed. East of Orlinda, trees were also blown down on Starks Road and on Cedar Grove Road at Highway 31. A power pole was also blown down onto a car on Highway 52, trapping the occupants. Winds were estimated up to 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:00:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Two trees were blown down blocking Del Rio Pike in Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:14:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRKLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was blown down across Patton Road in Arrington.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:00:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EWINGVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down onto six vehicles at an apartment complex on Magnolia Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:59:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT VIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Power lines were blown down on Woodson Road in Pleasant View.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:15:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGE GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees blown down on Horton Highway near College Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:13:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOLENSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Three large trees and one power line were blown down on Rocky Fork Road near Nolensville Elementary School.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:13:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lawrence County Emergency Management reported a 24 inch diameter tree was blown down in Summertown.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 18:57:00 to 20-FEB-14 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON HASSELL ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down across northern Wayne County.

Hail in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:00:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT VIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:05:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLORYS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees, traffic lights, and power lines were blown down in the Cool Springs area of Franklin. Local police reported power lines down at Bakers Bridge and Galleria Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:53:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: KLEBURNE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees were blown down on Carters Creek Pike at the Williamson County and Maury County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:20:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMYRNA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down across Smyrna. Power lines were reported down on Valley View Drive. A power pole was blown down on a vehicle on Longview Drive at Old Nashville Highway, and another power pole was snapped at the National Guard Buildings in Smyrna. One tree fell on a house at 208 Cumberland Road, and another tree fell on a home on Chestnut Street. More trees and power lines were reported down on Weakley Lane just northeast of the Smyrna Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:53:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down on Leipers Creek Road in the Water Valley area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:30:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLOWAY
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 440 Rocky Valley Road.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:24:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMYRNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:48:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down on 46th Avenue at Idaho Avenue in Sylvan Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:55:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 16 inch diameter tree was blown down and partially blocked Union Hill Road at Lickton Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:42:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were reportedly blown down all across Macon County, including several in Lafayette.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:45:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down blocking North Commerce Road at Knee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:47:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell onto and crushed a car in Chapel Hill. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:06:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENLAWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across the road at 807 Lori Lane in Mount Juliet.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:51:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUBLE SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Power lines were blown down on Flat Rock Road east of Murfreesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:22:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE HOPE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tin roof barn was destroyed with a few 5 foot diameter trees blown down on 1 Mile Lane near Almaville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:54:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down at Church Street and High Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 20:25:00 to 20-FEB-14 20:25:00 (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 Stewarts Ferry Pike east of Highway 840 in Gladeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:00:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down across the county with numerous power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:10:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PULASKI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and power lines were blown down in several parts of Giles County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:16:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESBORO ARPT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Jackson County 911 Center reported the Jackson County High School gym roof was blown off. The press box at the nearby football stadium was also damaged with a few trees blown down in the area. Aerial photos indicated damage was from a small but intense microburst with debris was blown from south to north. Winds were estimated up to 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:20:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down across Interstate 24 blocking lanes near the Epps Mill Road exit.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:20:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTLERS LNDG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The porch of a home was damaged on Tinsley Bottom Road southwest of Celina.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:30:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was blown down and blocked Comstock Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:30:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down in the Allons, Hilham, and Timothy communities, including across Allens Chapel Road in Hilham.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:33:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALE HOLLOW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home received roof damage on Old Highway 53 east of Celina. Multiple trees were also blown down in the area and a subdivision was without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:35:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree and power lines were blown down on East Lane Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:45:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down on Highway 64 East in Beechgrove blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:45:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHVILLE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Smithville Highway just east of Smithville.

Hail in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 22:12:00 to 20-FEB-14 22:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALL MALL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 22:00:00 to 20-FEB-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A vehicle was blown off the road on Judge Warren Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 22:30:00 to 20-FEB-14 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIAWASEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down on Cooper Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:47:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOAH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down along Interstate 24 near Mile Marker 101.

Tornado in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 22:29:00 to 20-FEB-14 22:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETSY WILLIS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down along Interstate 24 northwest of Pelham where a tree was snapped and two billboards damaged. Several more trees were uprooted along Betsy Willis Road. A farm suffered significant damage just north of Betsy Willis Road on the west side of Highway 41, with 3 grain silos blown off their base and destroyed and a barn losing part of its roof. An outbuilding at the farm was also destroyed with debris blown southeast across Highway 41. Another barn on the east side of Highway 41 suffered minor roof damage. More trees were blown down east of Highway 41 with another outbuilding destroyed and debris blown across adjacent fields. The tornado then moved into inaccessible forests before lifting. Max winds were estimated up to 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 22:35:00 to 20-FEB-14 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLARDT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Some trees were blown down with power outages 3 miles southeast of Jamestown.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 22:27:00 to 20-FEB-14 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUTLEDGE HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS storm survey found a path of downburst wind damage to the south of the EF1 tornado track. The metal porch of a home on Rutledge Hill Road was destroyed. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along Rutledge Hill Road and Highway 41. Winds were estimated around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 22:52:00 to 20-FEB-14 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAAGER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees were blown down on roads around Gruetli-Laager and Palmer including on Colony Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 22:45:00 to 20-FEB-14 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Crossville Highway around 1 mile east of Sparta.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 21:15:00 to 20-FEB-14 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESBORO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Jackson County 911 Center reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county with widespread power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:05:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOHENWALD BAKER ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in northwestern Lewis County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 20-FEB-14 19:30:00 to 20-FEB-14 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The public reported via Facebook that a tree was uprooted onto a house in Portland.