An unusually early in the year and very widespread severe weather outbreak affected much of the southeastern U.S. from January 10, 2020 into January 11, 2020. Numerous tornadoes and widespread damaging winds affected states from Texas eastward to South Carolina and as far north as Ohio. Across Middle Tennessee, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across the area during the morning and afternoon hours, producing no confirmed tornadoes but widespread damaging winds. Some of the worst damage striking Perry, Hickman, Dickson, and Clay Counties. Even prior to the storms moving across the area, strong south winds gusting over 50 mph in some areas caused sporadic wind damage and power outages in some locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:45:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COBLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Scattered trees were blown down across Hickman County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:52:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An outbuilding was destroyed on Highway 48 South at Grindstone Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:56:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down onto power lines along Highway 48 South.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:57:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A carport was torn apart and blown into the front yard of a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 08:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in the Cedar Hill area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 08:34:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down across Springfield. One tree fell onto a home but the home did not sustain damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 10:20:00 to 11-JAN-20 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAIRDS MILLS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees were blown down in the 2200 block of Highway 265.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 10:44:00 to 11-JAN-20 10:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSPERITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along the 9000 block of Statesville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 10:48:00 to 11-JAN-20 10:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A garage was destroyed on Horseshoe Bend Road with debris blown into the roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 18:27:00 to 11-JAN-20 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

At least 15 trees were blown down on Fox Run Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 11:23:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIMOTHY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down across Highway 52 north of Allons.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 11:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A church suffered roof damage on Willow Grove Highway at Lonesome Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:11:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down Leatherwood Road near Keel Springs with the roadway blocked in several places. 730 homes in the area were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:18:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIGLETOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Roberts Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:29:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An outbuilding at the Perry County Sheriff Office was heavily damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:57:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Considerable wind damage occurred at Dickson High School. The softball scoreboard was damaged, a trailer was blown onto its side, and several trees and fences were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:36:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down onto the road at Jones Chapel Road and Drake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:58:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down in Henslee Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 08:28:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The roof was blown off a barn in western Lawrence County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 08:32:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was blown into the road at 484 Hudson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 08:33:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down across the road in Turnpike.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:27:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN PERRY CO ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Marsh Creek Road. Scattered trees were also blown down across Perry County.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:29:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several security camera videos and damage reports indicate a small but intense microburst struck the southeast side of Linden from around Cedar Street eastward to near the Buffalo River. A window was blown out at the Dollar General store on Highway 13, and several other nearby businesses on Highway 13 and Brooklyn Street suffered roof, sign, and minor exterior damage. Minor damage also occurred to Perry County High School. Winds were estimated up to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:35:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down onto power lines on Boone Street in Erin.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 08:05:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees were blown down in Charlotte.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:46:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in the Woodlawn area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 08:07:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: FROG POND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large open air barn at Spann Brothers Sawmill on Petty Road had its roof partially blown off causing the barn to collapse. A nearby boat company awning was blown into Petty Road blocking the roadways. Numerous trees were blown down all along the length of Petty Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 09:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: THETA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Picture of a car blown off the road on B. Dodson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 09:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEIPERS FORK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Photo of a tree down blocking the road in Leipers Fork.

Strong Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 08:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down on Castle Heights north of Hill Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 11:13:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD ANTIOCH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Facebook video showed high winds blowing skirting off a mobile home on Sugar Creek Road at Pleasant Hill Cemetery Lane. Numerous trees were blown down around the cemetery.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 11:13:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAPTIST RIDGE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Nashville storm survey found a roughly 12 mile long path of sporadic straight-line wind damage ranging from 500 yards up to 3 miles wide, with damage mainly on the higher elevations along the path.  Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, and a few barns and outbuildings experienced roof and wall damage. All damage was blown towards the east-northeast or northeast with no evidence of convergence. Winds were estimated up to 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 11:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Twitter tSpotter coordinator reported multiple trees blown down at Riverview Lane and Highway 136.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 11:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: UPPER MOCKESON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Mockerson Road at Day Road was under water and closed. All low water crossing across Lawrence County were also flooded.

Flood in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 16:40:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALLY HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A water rescue was conducted for a driver in a pickup truck that tried to cross a creek on Rally Hill Road and was swept downstream. No injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 08:10:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Scattered trees were blown down across Wayne County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 08:12:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Sheet metal roofing was blown off a home on Lee Brown Road at Moss Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 08:24:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOHENWALD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down across Lewis County.

Strong Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 09:10:00 to 11-JAN-20 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Standing Stone Highway just north of Terrapin Ridge Road. Power lines were also blown down on Tommy Dodson Road near Rickman and on Carr Avenue in Livingston.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 09:25:00 to 11-JAN-20 09:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGLEWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Jones Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 09:41:00 to 11-JAN-20 09:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees were blown down across Maury County.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 14:27:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down in north-central and eastern Grundy County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 15:35:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZONE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and power lines were blown down throughout Cumberland County with several roads blocked.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 15:07:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof corner was peeled off a commercial building in Crossville, with trees and power lines also blown down in the area.

Strong Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:40:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across the road at 740 Peyton Road in Lebanon.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 11:23:00 to 11-JAN-20 11:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIMOTHY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down across Highway 52 north of Allons.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:53:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down along Highway 48 South.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JAN-20 07:51:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A well house was crushed by a fallen tree on Moore Hollow Road.