The largest severe weather event to strike Middle Tennessee in the summer of 2014 affected the area during the afternoon hours on August 20. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms produced numerous reports of wind damage and measured wind gusts up to 75 mph, as well as a few reports of flash flooding. The ASOS at Clarksville Outlaw Field measured a wind gust of 75 mph, which is likely the strongest wind gust ever measured in Clarksville, although historical wind records are incomplete.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 14:12:00 to 20-AUG-14 14:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLADEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wilson Count EMA estimated winds around 60 mph between Central Pike and Stewarts Ferry Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 12:45:00 to 20-AUG-14 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down blocking the roadway at Big Springs Road and Goshen Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 12:49:00 to 20-AUG-14 12:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUCKERS XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down along Trousdale Ferry Road between Lebanon and Tuckers Crossroads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 12:50:00 to 20-AUG-14 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT JULIET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few trees and power lines were blown down across Mount Juliet.

Hail in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 12:54:00 to 20-AUG-14 12:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 13:00:00 to 20-AUG-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTERS PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 16:00:00 to 20-AUG-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAIRDS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Areas along Highway 231 near Cedar Forest Road were flooded several feet deep in spots. No roads or homes were reportedly flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 12:35:00 to 20-AUG-14 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down along with some signs damaged in Hermitage at Old Hickory Blvd and Lebanon Road. Other trees and power lines were blown down on Andrew Jackson Parkway and Juarez Road, causing both roads to be closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 12:47:00 to 20-AUG-14 12:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT JULIET
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down on Page Drive, in the 1700 block of Old Lebanon Dirt Road with building debris in the roadways, and in the 1600 block of Chandler Road with the roadway closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 13:00:00 to 20-AUG-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTERS PT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a few trees and signs blown down 3 miles north of Lebanon.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 13:19:00 to 20-AUG-14 13:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a wind gust of 60 mph in Alexandria.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 13:20:00 to 20-AUG-14 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A large downburst with winds estimated up to 75 mph struck the Alexandria area. Extensive roof damage was reported to buildings along east Main Street and to structures at the De Kalb County Fairgrounds. Numerous trees and power lines were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 14:30:00 to 20-AUG-14 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGGS CREEK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A barn at 846 Corinth Road in Rural Hill was blown down onto its side.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 13:25:00 to 20-AUG-14 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A house and barn both lost part of their roofs with a tree also falling onto the house on Lower Helton Road. Several other trees were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 13:57:00 to 20-AUG-14 13:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD ZION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down countywide including on Old Kentucky Road at Smithville Highway and on Blackburn Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 14:15:00 to 20-AUG-14 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Blackburn Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 14:29:00 to 20-AUG-14 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGGS CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house at 688 Poplar Drive in Rural Hill was heavily damaged due to a fallen tree.

Lightning in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 14:30:00 to 20-AUG-14 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGGS CREEK
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A house was struck by lightning on Clark Drive in Rural Hill which caused a small fire and minor damage to an upstairs room.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 14:40:00 to 20-AUG-14 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: J PERCY PRIEST RES S
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Reports from local fire departments and trained spotters indicate major wind damage along Couchville Pike just west of the Wilson County line. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down with several trees falling onto and damaging 3 homes. A porch was also blown off a home at 6450 Couchville Pike. Winds were estimated from damage reports and radar at up to 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 14:45:00 to 20-AUG-14 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: J PERCY PRIEST RES S
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The roof of a mobile home was blown off on Weakley Lane with multiple trees and power lines down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 14:50:00 to 20-AUG-14 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTIOCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree reportedly fell on a car in Antioch.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 15:00:00 to 20-AUG-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: J PERCY PRIEST RES S
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees blown down across northern Rutherford County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 15:21:00 to 20-AUG-14 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Clarksville Outlaw Field measured a wind gust of 71 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 15:10:00 to 20-AUG-14 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARREN PLAIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were blown down crushing a car and porch of a home on Minnis Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 15:26:00 to 20-AUG-14 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down along Highway 76 in eastern Robertson County including at Possum Trot Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 15:23:00 to 20-AUG-14 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Clarksville Outlaw Field measured a wind gust of 75 mph. Although historical wind records are incomplete, this is likely the strongest wind gust ever measured in Clarksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 13:35:00 to 20-AUG-14 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHVILLE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down all across De Kalb County including in Smithville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 13:45:00 to 20-AUG-14 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several homes received wind damage to siding and roofs and several trees were blown down around Woodbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 14:05:00 to 20-AUG-14 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKHOUSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated in excess of 60 mph on Blue Springs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 15:40:00 to 20-AUG-14 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down across northern portions of Montgomery County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 16:10:00 to 20-AUG-14 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: STROUDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two large oak trees were blown down on Stroudsville Road near the Montgomery County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 16:13:00 to 20-AUG-14 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENBRIER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a car on Church Street in Greenbrier.

Flood in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 16:00:00 to 20-AUG-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding resulted in water covering portions of Maxwell Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 15:44:00 to 20-AUG-14 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down in Clarksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 20-AUG-14 13:18:00 to 20-AUG-14 13:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUSH CREEK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large downburst that struck the Alexandria area in northwest De Kalb County also blew down several trees and power lines in far southwestern Smith County south of Brush Creek.