After an unusually wet January, another strong storm system brought more heavy rainfall, flooding, and severe storms to parts of Middle Tennessee on February 5th. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms known as a QLCS (Quasi-linear Convective System) developed in northern Mississippi and moved across southern and eastern Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening hours. These storms spawned 6 weak tornadoes and widespread straight-line wind damage. In addition, heavy rainfall affected much of Middle Tennessee throughout the day, causing significant flooding in many areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 17:52:00 to 05-FEB-20 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEA RIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down on Waterloo Road at HH Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 19:09:00 to 05-FEB-20 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNES STORE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several barns lost roofs or had significant roof damage along K Parker Road between Luke Lane and DM Jernigan Lane.

Flash Flood in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 19:20:00 to 05-FEB-20 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT JOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded across Maury County, including Tom Lunn Road at Port Royal Road and Kedron Road in Spring Hill. A water rescue was conducted at King Hollow Road and Mt. Joy Road in far southwest Maury County.

Tornado in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 17:56:00 to 05-FEB-20 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAITHERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-1 tornado initially touched down along Glenn Springs Road downing several trees including a large tree falling on a house. The tornado then crossed Highway 64 continuing its destruction of mostly trees, power lines, and roofs as it moved through the city of Lawrenceburg. Several large trees were snapped or uprooted right in the heart of the city, especially around the public library where one tree fell onto the building and caused significant roof damage. The tornado then moved east-northeast into a more residential neighborhood where additional large trees were uprooted. The tornado weakened as it moved into rural eastern Lawrence County where mostly trees, outbuildings, and a barn were damaged. The tornado lifted just before reaching the Lawrence/Giles County line.

Tornado in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 17:55:00 to 05-FEB-20 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORETTO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-1 tornado touched down along Riddle Lane causing tree damage as well as damage to the outfield wall at the Loretto Sports Complex. The tornado traveled east-northeast taking down additional trees and power lines. On Highway 43, the First Farmers Bank sign was blown down as the tornado continued across the highway into an open field before intensifying and causing damage to several homes in a neighborhood. Numerous large trees were snapped/uprooted. At this point, the tornado was at its widest at around 300 yards. The tornado then weakened east of Methvin Road. However, the weakening was short-lived as the tornado caused complete destruction to a well-built detached garage on Jason's Way. Tree and outbuilding damage continued until the tornado lifted near John Chapel Road. Max winds were estimated at 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 17:48:00 to 05-FEB-20 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEA RIDGE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A 0.5 mile long by 200 yards wide microburst struck along Waterloo Road west of Bryant Boswell Road. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, one outbuilding was destroyed, and two homes suffered minor roof damage. Winds were estimated up to 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 18:01:00 to 05-FEB-20 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sustained winds of 50 mph with a gust of 61 mph measured at Lawrence County EOC.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 18:31:00 to 05-FEB-20 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNERSVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

One home and a few carports were damaged and several trees were blown down in southern Cornersville on Front View Street, Bicentennial Street, and April Lane. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph.

Tornado in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 18:47:00 to 05-FEB-20 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANCHOR MILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado touched down on Old Unionville Road between the intersection of Ben Williams Road and Highway 41 N where some large tree branches were broken off of trees. Additional branches were broken off of trees along Highway 41 N and the tornado continued to travel northeast where a carport was damaged as well as numerous trees snapped near a home along Gregory Mill Road. On Old Nashville Dirt Road near Frank Martin Road there were several trees downed as well as some utility poles. Further up Frank Martin Road just past Parch Corn Creek additional trees were downed, and a barn roof was damaged. More damage along Frank Martin Road included roof damage near an industrial complex near Shelbyville Municipal Airport. Tornado continued northeast and caused more sporadic tree damage before dissipating on Fosterville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 18:51:00 to 05-FEB-20 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree down on an apartment building on Landers Street in Shelbyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 18:51:00 to 05-FEB-20 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOMAR ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Shelbyville Airport AWOS measured a wind gust of 58 mph.

Tornado in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 19:23:00 to 05-FEB-20 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATES HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado touched down on West Green Hill Road where it snapped a few trees. It continued east-northeast where trees snapped on top of a mobile home on Pigeon Hill Road. A house on Short Mountain Road received minor damage to the front porch and garage. A barn was completely destroyed on Womack Road. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped along the path before finally lifting near Gath Lucky Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 19:10:00 to 05-FEB-20 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLOW SPGS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Scattered trees were blown down along a path from Phillips Lane to Ronnies Lane. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph.

Tornado in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 19:55:00 to 05-FEB-20 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENSLEYS CHAPEL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-1 tornado touched down on Gum Spring Mountain where a house completely lost its roof along with dozens of trees getting uprooted and snapped. An outbuilding and barn were also damaged. The tornado continued east bringing down trees and power lines before finally hitting the National Guard Armory on McMinnville Highway where numerous large pine trees were snapped. The tornado lifted just before reaching Highway 111.

Tornado in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 20:02:00 to 05-FEB-20 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: YANKEETOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-1 tornado touched down just west of Blue Springs Road and snapped several trees along with destroying a barn. A covered porch was also destroyed at this location as well as the roof of a single story home. The tornado continued eastward across a holler/valley before causing extensive tree damage on James Lambert Road. Several outbuildings and barns were completely destroyed as well as extensive damage to a mobile home. The tornado went up a mountain and back down and then hit a barn/outbuilding on Cross Street. The tornado finally lifted near Viola Drive where further minor tree damage was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 20:13:00 to 05-FEB-20 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYLAND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees down on Cow Pen Road in Mayland.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 20:15:00 to 05-FEB-20 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree fell onto a house on Creston Road.

Flash Flood in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 19:30:00 to 05-FEB-20 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERLOO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue from a vehicle was conducted on Hardys Chapel Road. Numerous roads were flooded and closed across mainly the western half of the county.

Flash Flood in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 19:35:00 to 05-FEB-20 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMPSONS STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded and closed across Williamson County including Trinity Road at Ladd Road, Flat Creek Road, Duplex Road at Commonwealth Road, Duplex Road at Port Royal Road, Arno Allisona Road, Owen Hill Road at Horton Highway, Arno College Grove at Owen Road, and Horton Highway at Webb Road.

Flash Flood in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 19:37:00 to 05-FEB-20 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP GROUND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded and closed across Fentress County.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-20 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUNNS STORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded and closed, and several water rescues took place across Marshall County.

Flood in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-20 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH CARTHAGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Main street was partially blocked due to flooding.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 20:05:00 to 05-FEB-20 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDER SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A water rescue was conducted from a vehicle on Jap Road northeast of Ethridge.

Flash Flood in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 20:09:00 to 05-FEB-20 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONCORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A water rescue was conducted from a flooded home on Jackson Ridge Road in Rockvale. The bottom floor of the home was reportedly flooded with people trapped on the second floor.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 20:11:00 to 05-FEB-20 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENSOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded and closed across Putnam County.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 20:39:00 to 05-FEB-20 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were flooded and closed across Jackson County.

Flash Flood in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 21:00:00 to 05-FEB-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flat Rock Road and parts of Highway 84 were flooded.

Flash Flood in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 22:30:00 to 05-FEB-20 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARDMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Highway 53 underpass in Ardmore was flooded and one car was submerged.

Flash Flood in PICKETT, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 22:30:00 to 05-FEB-20 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Eastport Marina was heavily damaged by flash flooding on the Obey River with several boats washed downstream and lost.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 05-FEB-20 22:30:00 to 05-FEB-20 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON HASSELL ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous roads were flooded and closed across Wayne County including Roanoke Road, May Branch Loop, Keeton Hollow Road, Hill Parkway, Fantail Road at Middle Butler Creek Road, Green River Road, Thompson Hollow Road, Last Butler Road, Shawnette Road, and Flat Gap Road.