A strong cold front generated severe storms with damaging winds across the region during the early morning hours of March 1st.

Thunderstorm Wind in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 04:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: FINLEY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A swath of wind damage occurred from west of Dyersburg into the city of Dyersburg. Trees were snapped along the path and many outbuildings were damaged. In the city of Dyersburg several business suffered minor damage mainly to roofs. Several homes also suffered roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 04:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs down.

Hail in LAKE, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 04:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 04:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALLS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Carport lifted off ground and backyard playground equipment blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 04:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRIMBLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree down on vehicle near intersection of Church and Mulberry Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 04:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DYR)DYERSBURG MUNI
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 05:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKVIEW
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

An 80 foot radio mast secured in the ground by cement was blown over and broke in half. In addition a large metal shop door was blown down.

Hail in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 05:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUTHERFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 05:12:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

City Park scoreboard and lights down. Power poles broken across the city. Minor roof damage and several trees down. Two agricultural irrigation systems overturned.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 04:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees down across Highway 51 in the Portersville area between Brighton and Atoka.

Thunderstorm Wind in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 05:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDLEWILD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large trees down along Mulberry Grove Road near Bradford. Some structural damage and some trees on houses and sheds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 05:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Utility poles down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 05:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Utility poles down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 05:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Metal roof removed from structure and blown on neighbor's home.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 05:23:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LATHAM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Roof blown off barn and cedar trees blown over. Damage to bee apiary.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 05:40:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTINGDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree blown onto home.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 05:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power-lines down across Henry County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 05:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Large tree uprooted.

Hail in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 07:16:00 to 01-MAR-17 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 04:51:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: DYERSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weak tornado embedded within a line of severe thunderstorms touched down south of the Dyersburg Primary School and tracked east-northeast. The tornado struck a farm on Jones Road tearing the roof off one barn and causing significant damage to another. A house suffered shingle damage and some outbuildings were also damaged. Intermittent tree damage occurred along the path. The tornado lifted at Welch Road. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.

Hail in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 08:44:00 to 01-MAR-17 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBY CENTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Dime to nickel size hail at Elmore Road and Kenwood Lane in Bartlett.

Hail in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 07:03:00 to 01-MAR-17 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTLETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 01-MAR-17 05:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD GIBSON WELLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds damaged several small barns and farm outbuildings.