Heavy rain and thunderstorms produced 2 tornadoes and widespread flash flooding across Middle Tennessee from the afternoon of February 6 through the early morning hours on February 7. A warm front that had moved northward into Kentucky early in the day on February 6 sank back southward to near the Interstate 40 corridor by the afternoon, sparking numerous showers and thunderstorms along and just north of the front. As the front effectively stalled in a west-to-east line along the Interstate 40 corridor, showers and storms continued to redevelop and move across the same areas. With rainfall rates approaching 1-2 per hour at times, this led to widespread flash flooding across Humphreys, Dickson, Cheatham, Davidson, Wilson, Smith, Jackson, Putnam, and Overton Counties. This flooding resulted in numerous closed roadways, dozens of water rescues, flooded homes and businesses, significant rises on area creeks and rivers, and unfortunately one fatality in Cheatham County. Total rainfall amounts ranged from 3 inches to nearly 7 inches across these counties. In addition to the flooding, thunderstorms produced two EF-0 tornadoes in Rutherford and Wilson Counties. Lightning also struck homes in Overton and Jackson counties, causing significant fire damage.

Heavy Rain in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station Rickman 3.8 ESE measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 4.61 inches.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 23:00:00 to 07-FEB-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT SHADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Twitter tSpotter report indicated Pleasant Shade Highway was covered by flooding and closed south of the Macon County line.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 23:00:00 to 07-FEB-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Facebook video showed flooding inside and around Gainesboro Elementary School on the south side of Gainesboro.

Lightning in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 19:52:00 to 06-FEB-19 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLADDICE
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lightning struck an abandoned house in the Gladdice community at Gladdice Highway and Smith Bend Lane. The resulting fire completely destroyed the home.

Flash Flood in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 18:25:00 to 06-FEB-19 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Facebook photos showed significant flash flooding occurring on Highway 46 at Barbeque Road. Rushing water surrounded the Dickson Sportsman Store and Whitt's Barbeque, and Barbeque Road was closed due to flooding.

Heavy Rain in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW JOHNSONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer 4 miles south of New Johnsonville measured a 24 hour rain total of 5.20 inches.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer in Gainesboro measured a 24 hour rain total of 3.95 inches.

Heavy Rain in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 04:20:00 to 07-FEB-19 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT JULIET
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee measured 5.86 inches of rain in Mount Juliet just southwest of Old Lebanon Dirt Road at Mount Juliet Road.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 07-FEB-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESBORO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Jackson County 911 Center reported widespread flash flooding across the county with mudslides in many areas, including on Dodson Branch Highway which briefly covered the road. A firetruck responding to fire at an abandoned home struck by lightning on Smith Bend Lane at Gladdice Highway became stuck in flood waters.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 20:35:00 to 06-FEB-19 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLADAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Putnam County Emergency Management reported numerous streets were flooded across Cookeville. Several vehicles were stranded in the flood waters and water rescues were conducted. Roads that were flooded included South Walnut Street between Borden Street and Jackson Street.

Heavy Rain in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRY HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station Berry Hill 1.6 WNW measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 6.11 inches.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 07-FEB-19 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wilson County Emergency Management reported continued widespread flash flooding across much of Wilson County, including the Mount Juliet and Lebanon areas. Roads that were flooded and closed in Mount Juliet included Woodridge Place near Golden Bear Gateway, West Division Street near Mt. Juliet Elementary School, Old Lebanon Dirt Road near Page Drive, Cedar Drive, and York Road near Lebanon Road. In Lebanon, Highway 231 was flooded with one vehicle stranded requiring a water rescue. Several streets in downtown Lebanon were also flooded including Highway 231 and West Spring Street, and flood waters entered several downtown businesses.

Heavy Rain in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer in Carthage measured a 24 hour rain total of 3.80 inches.

Heavy Rain in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station Belle Meade 1.2 ESE measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 6.20 inches.

Heavy Rain in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 06:47:00 to 07-FEB-19 06:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE CORNELIA F
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a 24 hour rainfall total of 6.12 inches in the Opryland area along McGavock Pike.

Heavy Rain in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 06-FEB-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGLEWOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee in East Nashville measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 6.10 inches.

Lightning in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 06-FEB-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR SPGS
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a house on Swan Lane causing minor damage.

Tornado in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 21:49:00 to 06-FEB-19 21:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUCKERS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small, weak tornado touched down along Trousdale Ferry Pike just west of Tuckers Crossroads and curved northeast before lifting near Big Springs Road. One barn at the beginning of the path was destroyed with debris blown up to one half mile away. One home and some trees across the street received minor damage. A few more trees were blown down in fields west of Big Springs Road before the tornado lifted.

Flash Flood in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 21:00:00 to 06-FEB-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIGEON ROOST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Humphreys County Emergency Management reported flash flooding along both Highway 70 and State Highway 13 South with debris being removed from the roadways.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 17:10:00 to 06-FEB-19 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST MEADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Twitter and Facebook reports indicated flooding around an Exxon gas station on Charlotte Pike just west of I-40, and a creek was overflowing its banks flooding the sports fields at Montgomery Bell Academy on West End Avenue in Belle Meade.

Flash Flood in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 21:45:00 to 07-FEB-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.33M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dickson County Emergency Management reported major flash flooding affected central and southern portions of Dickson County. Several roads and bridges were washed out including bridges on Coon Creek Road and on Willow Branch Road at Liberty Road near Charlotte. Numerous other roads were flooded and closed including Shady Hollow Road between College Street and Luther Road in Dickson. Vehicles were stranded in flooding in some areas with water rescues conducted, including on Eno Road and on Harris Road near Tennessee City. Total damage from the flash flooding was estimated at $1,329,000.

Heavy Rain in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE MEADE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station Belle Meade 1.7 WNW measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 5.48 inches.

Heavy Rain in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station Nashville 5.2 WSW measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 6.62 inches.

Heavy Rain in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONE RIVER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station Mount Juliet 2.9 WSW measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 5.68 inches.

Heavy Rain in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station Dickson 6.3 WSW measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 5.89 inches.

Heavy Rain in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE BLUFF
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station White Bluff 1.4 NNE measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 6.12 inches.

Heavy Rain in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENLAWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

NWS Nashville office measured a 24 hour rain total of 3.93 inches.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 19:45:00 to 07-FEB-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Davidson County Emergency Management reported major flash flooding affected central portions of Nashville during the evening hours on February 6, with numerous roads flooded and closed, vehicles stranded in flood waters with water rescues conducted, and several homes, businesses, and schools flooded. Roadways that were flooded and closed including the two right lanes of westbound I-440 just east of the Nolensville Pike exit, James Kay Lane at Dodsons Chapel Road in Hermitage, Harding Pike at Woodmont Boulevard in Belle Meade, Dartmouth Avenue at Woodmont Boulevard, and numerous other streets around Vanderbilt University and in Hillsboro Village. Flash flooding from Browns Creek near the Fairgrounds stranded numerous vehicles on Nolensville Road between Moore Avenue and Polk Avenue, with several water rescues conducted. Homes and businesses in this same area were also flooded, including a used car dealership on Nolensville Road and an apartment building on Lewis Street. Elsewhere, St. Bernard Academy was flooded with four inches of water inside the school, and several homes flooded in the Inglewood area of East Nashville.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 19:59:00 to 06-FEB-19 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fisk Road at East Broad Street in Cookeville was flooded and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 06-FEB-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINHOOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Monterey Highway around 4 miles west of Monterey.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 18:15:00 to 06-FEB-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO BEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wilson County Emergency Management reported widespread flash flooding affected much of northeast Wilson County, including in and around Lebanon. Numerous roads were flooded and closed including Old Rome Pike at Goshen Road, the 1000 and 3000 blocks of Old Rome Pike, the 2200 block of Cairo Bend Road, Crowell Lane between Leeville Road and Tuckers Gap Road, Park Avenue at Harding Drive, and 3187 Cedar Grove Road. Some cars were also stranded in flood waters including at 3945 Old Rome Pike.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 07-FEB-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROME
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Twitter tSpotter report indicated Highway 70 between Hiwassee Road and the Dollar General store in the Rome community was flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 07-FEB-19 04:00:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wilson County Emergency Management reported continued flash flooding across Wilson County, including the Mount Juliet and Lebanon areas. Roads that were still flooded and closed in Mount Juliet included Woodridge Place near Golden Bear Gateway, West Division Street near Mt. Juliet Elementary School, Old Lebanon Dirt Road near Page Drive, and York Road near Lebanon Road. The Music City Star commuter train was forced to cancel service due to flooding of railroad tracks near Cairo Bend Road at Highway 70 west of Lebanon.

Tornado in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 14:35:00 to 06-FEB-19 14:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado touched down along West Trimble Road just south of Milton and moved northeast across Halls Hill Pike before lifting south of Highway 96. One large barn west of Halls Hill Pike was destroyed, with debris from the barn blown up to 500 yards away. Two homes along Halls Hill Pike received minor roof damage, an outbuilding lost part of its roof, and a carport was destroyed. Dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted along the narrow path.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 20:05:00 to 06-FEB-19 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The 2100 block of Beasley Bend Road as well as Johnson Road at Hartsville Pike were closed due to flash flooding.

Heavy Rain in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSLIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station Clarkrange 6.0 NE measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 4.70 inches.

Heavy Rain in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station Nashville 4.4 WSW measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 5.94 inches.

Heavy Rain in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLAT ROCK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station Lebanon 10.5 E measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 5.11 inches.

Heavy Rain in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENLAWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station Green Hill 0.3 N measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 5.33 inches.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 17:40:00 to 06-FEB-19 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT JULIET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wilson County Emergency Management reported widespread flash flooding affected much of northwest Wilson County, including in and around Mount Juliet. Several roads were flooded and closed including Central Pike at Chandler Road, Central Pike at Earhart Road, 2253 Beckwith Road, 7294 Hickory Ridge Road, 791 East Old Laguardo Road, Mays Chapel Road at Benders Ferry Road, Golden Bear Gateway near Stonehollow Way, Belinda Parkway near Southeast Springdale Drive, Maricourt Street near Colfax Drive, Old Lebanon Dirt Road near Kelsey Glen Drive, and Due West Drive near Mount Juliet Rd. Several cars were stranded in flooding in the 2800 block of Quarry Road, on Plowson Road, at 1538 Mays Chapel Road, and at Martha-Leeville Road at Eastgate Boulevard. Several businesses in the Valley Center strip mall at Mount Juliet Road and Old Lebanon Dirt Road in Mount Juliet were flooded.

Flash Flood in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 21:45:00 to 06-FEB-19 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEGRAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 99.43K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Cheatham County Emergency Management reported major flash flooding along Pond Creek Road near the Davidson County line, which was underwater and impassable in many locations. Around 955 pm CST, one woman was swept away and drowned after attempting to walk across a flooded bridge along the driveway to her home at 4660 Pond Creek Road. Another man was rescued from the hood of his vehicle at Green Valley Drive and Pond Creek Road after attempting to drive through flooding. Three other water rescues occurred across the county. Total damage was estimated at $99,432.

Heavy Rain in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 08:55:00 to 07-FEB-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS station Kingston Springs 0.3 ENE measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 6.19 inches.

Tornado in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 20:02:00 to 06-FEB-19 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST SIDE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This small, brief, and weak EF-0 tornado touched down just north of I-40 in extreme eastern Dickson County about 5.4 miles SSE of White Bluff. The tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees in all directions as it moved northeast across Highway 96, passing between several homes and businesses and causing no reported damage. Crossing into extreme northwest Williamson County, the tornado moved over County Line Road and continued blowing down trees before lifting about 0.6 miles NNW of the I-40 and Highway 96 interchange. Total path length was 1.4 miles with path width up to 50 yards. The damage path from this tornado was found using a combination of high resolution Google Earth satellite imagery that became available in December 2019, as well as OHX radar data which showed strong rotation and a tornado debris signature.

Tornado in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-FEB-19 20:03:00 to 06-FEB-19 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This small, brief, and weak EF-0 tornado touched down just north of I-40 in extreme eastern Dickson County about 5.4 miles SSE of White Bluff. The tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees in all directions as it moved northeast across Highway 96, passing between several homes and businesses and causing no reported damage. Crossing into extreme northwest Williamson County, the tornado moved over County Line Road and continued blowing down trees before lifting about 0.6 miles NNW of the I-40 and Highway 96 interchange. Total path length was 1.4 miles with path width up to 50 yards. The damage path from this tornado was found using a combination of high resolution Google Earth satellite imagery that became available in December 2019, as well as OHX radar data which showed strong rotation and a tornado debris signature.