Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms affected eastern Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening hours on May 31. Several reports of large hail, lightning damage, and wind damage were received.

Lightning in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 14:06:00 to 31-MAY-18 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALGOOD
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a house in Algood causing minor damage with smoke also reported in the house.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 14:06:00 to 31-MAY-18 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALGOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down around Algood with one tree falling onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 14:54:00 to 31-MAY-18 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION CAMP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down at Union Camp Road and Boyd Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 15:06:00 to 31-MAY-18 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED BOILING SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down with approximately 500 people without power.

Lightning in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 15:54:00 to 31-MAY-18 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: POMONA RD
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a home on Stonecrest Avenue causing one minor injury.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-18 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CSV)CROSSVILLE MEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Laurel Circle.

Lightning in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 16:51:00 to 31-MAY-18 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a 20 foot by 50 foot shed causing damage to a nearby house.

Hail in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 09:20:00 to 31-MAY-18 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: YATESTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 13:49:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKEVILLE ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Facebook photos showed an apparent small gustnado near Highway 135 close to the Jackson/Putnam County line. No damage was reported.

Hail in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 17:30:00 to 31-MAY-18 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 17:36:00 to 31-MAY-18 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Facebook photos showed hail up to ping pong ball size fell on Middle Fork Road between Highway 141 and Highway 10.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 18:05:00 to 31-MAY-18 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Jackson County 911 Center reported a few trees and power lines were blown down across the county with some roadways blocked. Minor flooding also reported.

Hail in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAY-18 09:35:00 to 31-MAY-18 09:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center