A small cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms moved southward out of Kentucky along the I-65 corridor during the afternoon hours on July 28. These storms caused widespread wind damage across the eastern half of the Nashville metro area, resulting in tens of thousands of power outages including the Nashville International Airport. The BNA ASOS at the Nashville International Airport measured a peak wind gust of 54 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:15:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCLIFF
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A CWSU employee and Twitter reports indicated high winds plus a lightning strike to the Nashville International Airport Terminal caused brief power outages at the airport, resulting in the diversion of several flight to other airports. The BNA ASOS at located at the airport measured a peak wind gust of 54 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:12:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: J PERCY PRIEST RES N
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Facebook reports indicated trees and power lines were blown down in the Woodland Pointe subdivision on Bell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:10:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONELSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was blown down at Stewarts Ferry Pike at Lebanon Pike in Donelson.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE HOUSE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Twitter reports indicated a tree was blown down at the Hope Center at 1115 Highway 76 in White House. Roof damage also occurred to the Lowes Operations Center on Hester Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 14:20:00 to 28-JUL-15 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE HILL
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down on Highway 31 along the Highland Rim, blocking one lane of traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 14:53:00 to 28-JUL-15 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKLAND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One business suffered roof damage and another business had exterior damage on Midtown Court in Hendersonville.

Lightning in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 14:55:00 to 28-JUL-15 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKLAND
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck the Hendersonville Medical Center. No significant damage was reported with normal operations continuing.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 14:35:00 to 28-JUL-15 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODLETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

A Goodlettsville city employee reported trees down across Hitt Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 14:55:00 to 28-JUL-15 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down on Riviera Drive in Hendersonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:03:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMQUI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was snapped on Anderson Lane at Myatt Drive in Madison.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLEWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Facebook report indicated a large tree was blown down in the backyard of a home at 915 Broadmoor Drive in Inglewood.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:03:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYON CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down at Claudia Drive at Old Hickory Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 14:51:00 to 28-JUL-15 14:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees were blown down along Forest Retreat Road in Hendersonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:05:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD HICKORY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees were blown down in Old Hickory.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:07:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONELSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Twitter tSpotter report indicated a power line was blown down on Elm Hill Pike at I-40 blocking the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:18:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: RURAL HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts to 70 mph were reported near Hamilton Church Road at Murfreesboro Road in Antioch.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:20:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large tree branches were blown down near the Nashville Zoo.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:20:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Two trees and power lines were blown down on Granny White Pike by JT Moore Middle School.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:20:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees and power lines were blown down at Glendale at Lealand Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:25:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUDSINK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Twitter tSpotter report indicated a tree was blown down on Turning Wheel Lane between McEwen Drive and Liberty Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:25:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDHILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Twitter tSpotter report indciated a tree was snapped at the corner of Forest Ridge Drive and Rocky Ridge Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:20:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTIOCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Facebook report indicated a tree was snapped in Antioch.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:30:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOLENSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Twitter tSpotter report indicated a tree was blown down across Clovercroft Road at Burke Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-JUL-15 15:35:00 to 28-JUL-15 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down over Carters Creek Pike at Horton Lane with the roadway not passable and closed.