Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across Middle Tennessee during the afternoon hours on February 2, becoming more widespread into the evening before ending early on February 3. A few storms were strong to marginally severe, with some reports of damaging winds received. In addition, thunderstorms repeatedly trained over portions of Hickman, Dickson, and Cheatham Counties, resulting in over 4 inches of rain falling in a few hours and causing major flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-16 17:50:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH HIGHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across the Natchez Trace Parkway near Highway 64 blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-16 15:55:00 to 02-FEB-16 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Tspotter reports on Twitter indicated a tree fell onto a car in the 300 block of Clearview Drive in Clarksville.

Flash Flood in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-16 23:15:00 to 03-FEB-16 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Significant flash flooding affected areas of southern Dickson County from south of I-40 northeastward to near Burns. Several secondary roadways were flooded by up to 1-2 feet of water including Hogan Road, East Piney Road, Gum Branch Road, Stewart Street, Turkey Creek Road, and Highway 46 north of I-40. Several water rescues were conducted including 4 people rescued from a house on Gum Branch Road and 5 people rescued from a house on Turkey Creek Road. The same home on Turkey Creek Road was flooded with at least 1 foot of water, and four cars in the garage of the home were destroyed. One car in the driveway was washed 500 yards down Turkey Creek. At least one dozen homes were impacted by flooding.

Flood in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-16 22:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reports indicated several secondary and gravel roads were damaged by flooding across Stewart County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-16 23:30:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell onto an apartment building in Spring Hill and caused minor siding damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-16 23:30:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell onto an apartment building in Spring Hill and caused minor siding damage.

Flash Flood in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-16 23:15:00 to 03-FEB-16 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Significant flash flooding affected Ashland City. Per reports from The Tennessean newspaper, several roads were flooded just south of downtown including Fairgrounds Road, Chestnut Street, Duke Street, Brook Hollow Road, and Main Street. McDonald's received some flooding in the store and parking lot, while both A.O. Smith and the sewage treatmant plant had floodwaters around their buildings. A trained spotter reported several vehicles stranded in the flood waters near the McDonald's.

Flood in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 03-FEB-16 04:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKERTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Although the heavy rain and flash flooding ended earlier in the night, one person drove into flood waters from Sycamore Creek that covered Harris Town Road near Lockertsville Road north of Ashland City, and was rescued from his vehicle live on television.

Heavy Rain in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer at Burns measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 4.02 inches.

Heavy Rain in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 02-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERSWORKS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer at Montgomery Bell State Park measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 4.10 inches.

Flash Flood in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 03-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Five people and four dogs were rescued from a camper at the Piney River Escape campground on Piney River Road North.