Severe thunderstorms rumbled across Middle Tennessee from the afternoon hours of March 28 into the early morning hours of March 29, 2020. One supercell in the afternoon hours of March 28 produced large hail in Stewart County, then a broken line of severe storms with individual intense bow echoes raced across the rest of Middle Tennessee at speeds up to 80 mph from the late evening of March 28 into the early morning of March 29, causing widespread wind damage, large hail, and one EF-0 tornado in White County. The worst damage occurred across White and Cumberland Counties, where winds estimated up to 95 mph caused millions of dollars in damage and injured 1 person.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:03:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down in the Hidden Valley neighborhood of Centertown including one tree that fell onto two cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:58:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: IVY BLUFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The roof of a cattle barn was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:17:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT PISGAH
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A massive, severe 22 miles long by 5 miles wide macroburst moved across White County from the DeKalb County border 4 miles northwest of Walling to the Cumberland County border 4 miles west-southwest of Pleasant Hill. Significant and severe wind damage affected areas in and around Mt. Pisgah, Doyle, Mt. Gilead, Sparta, Bear Cove, Bon Air Mountain, De Rossett, and Ravenscroft, including on Petit Cove Road, Franks Ferry Road, Hensley Chapel Road, Thomas Street, Norene Road, Mt. Gilead Church Road, McMinnville Highway, Crawford Circle, Highway 111, Iris Drive, Brogden Road, Hickory Valley Road, Skyline Drive, Red Bud Trail, Baker Mountain Road, and Ravenscroft Road. With the large area of this macroburst, a few homes lost all or parts of their roofs and porches, and at least one mobile home was flipped over and destroyed. A stopped train was blown partially off the tracks on Iris Drive. Many barns and other outbuildings were destroyed. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted, with many falling onto homes, barns, and outbuildings. Numerous roads were blocked by fallen trees, power lines, power poles, and other debris. Winds within the macroburst were estimated up to 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:10:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIBRELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down, shingles and siding were blown off a home, and a flag pole was bent in Dibrell.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:47:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A peak wind gust of 63 mph was measured at the City of Crossville downtown Davis weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 02:01:00 to 29-MAR-20 02:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLARDT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large pine tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:04:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRATCHERS XRDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A metal car garage was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:19:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONE CAVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A very large tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:18:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK IS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were snapped and uprooted and power lines were blown down in Rock Island.

Tornado in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:29:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKHOUSE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Embedded within the large macroburst that struck White County, an EF-0 tornado touched down near the Sparta Golf and Country Club on Baker Montain Road and moved northeast onto Bon Air Mountain, ending near Highway 70 at Eastland Road. Damage along the nearly 7 mile track showed a convergent pattern, with numerous large trees snapped and uprooted on Baker Mountain Road and Highway 70. Several farm barns and outbuildings were destroyed on Corolla Road, and a few homes had roof damage. Trees continued to be blown down along Highway 70 before the tornado lifted just before reaching the DeRossett community. Maximum winds in the tornado were estimated to be 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:00:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALF ACRE
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Davis weather station on top of Short Mountain measured a wind gust of 69 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:01:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down across Highway 146 at Highway 281.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:00:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Eight large trees were blown down on Parchcorn Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:59:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down along Stones River Road including one tree that fell onto a truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:26:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOULDEN MTN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and power lines were blown down on Ridgewood Drive in north Sparta.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:22:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD ZION
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees were uprooted, a flag pole was bent, and the front porch knocked off a home in Cassville near Old Zion Cemetery.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:22:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD ZION
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe microburst struck a 2.5 mile long stretch of Duck Pond Road between Old Kentucky Road and Earl Price Road. Numerous barns suffered major roof damage, several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, and dozens of trees were blown down. Winds were estimated up to 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:19:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONE CAVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree fell through a large metal barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:45:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECHWOOD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Part of the roof was blown off a large home on Highway 64 at Jake Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:44:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVEJOY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell onto a power line in the Lovejoy area, cutting power to over 1000 customers.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:03:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALF ACRE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were snapped and uprooted on Osement Road near Short Mountain.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:08:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHINING ROCK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Part of the sheet metal roof of a gas station was blown off and across Highway 56 into a home at Old Blue Springs Road. The gas station sign was also damaged and a power pole was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:07:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A power pole was snapped and 4 large oak trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:46:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CSV)CROSSVILLE MEM
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 63 mph was measured at the Crossville Memorial Airport ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:38:00 to 29-MAR-20 02:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNTOWN
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The massive, severe macroburst that struck White County moved into Cumberland County near Pleasant Hill and continued northeast for another 27 miles to the Morgan County border. Within the 5 miles wide macroburst, severe wind damage struck Pleasant Hill, Baker Crossroads, Crossville, and Fairfield Glade. Hundreds of trees were blown down with some falling into and through homes, including on Glade Creek Road and Deck Road in Pleasant Hill. Several homes suffered roof, gutter and siding damage on Carter Town Road, Norman Drive, Eureka Drive, Creston Road, and Bristow Road in the Baker Crossroads area, as well as the Charleston Plantation apartments in Crossville. A warehouse building collapsed at the corner of Highway 70 and Northside Drive, and part of the roof was blown off the Cumberland Farmers Co-op Building in Crossville. A tractor trailer was blown over on Taylors Chapel Road, and a metal garage was destroyed at North Cumberland Elementary School. Old Jamestown Highway and I-40 at mile marker 319 were both blocked by downed trees, and numerous other roads were blocked by fallen trees, power lines, power poles, and other debris. 1 person was injured at the Deer Run RV Park in Fairfield Glade when a tree fell through an RV. Peak wind gusts of 63 mph were measured at both the Crossville Memorial Airport ASOS and the City of Crossville downtown Davis weather station, which were located on the south edge of the macroburst. Winds in the core of the macroburst were estimated up to 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 01:15:00 to 29-MAR-20 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEELED CHESTNUT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Light poles were blown down and metal siding blown off a building on Billings Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-20 21:34:00 to 28-MAR-20 21:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clarksville Outlaw Field ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-20 20:55:00 to 28-MAR-20 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT HENRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Cox Hollow Road with one falling onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:55:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down and one carport blown off on Doolittle Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:56:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: IVY BLUFF
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees were blown down in the Woodland community with one falling through the roof of a home.

Hail in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-20 18:17:00 to 28-MAR-20 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Facebook report indicated golf ball size hail fell near Dover.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-20 21:42:00 to 28-MAR-20 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 60 mph winds in Sango and witnessed multiple power flashes.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-20 22:06:00 to 28-MAR-20 22:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The roof was blown off an equipment shed and trees were damaged at 5544 Ashburn Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-20 22:33:00 to 28-MAR-20 22:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A signal light was blown down at the intersection of Hampshire Pike and Lion Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-20 22:36:00 to 28-MAR-20 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down in the backyard of a home in Columbia.

Hail in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-20 23:35:00 to 28-MAR-20 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORETTO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:47:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:49:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADYVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A home suffered siding damage on Tolbert Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:47:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees and power lines were blown down in Beechgrove.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:39:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL BUCKLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Drone video footage and social media photos showed widespread wind damage in and around Bell Buckle, with numerous large trees uprooted, power lines blown down, outbuildings destroyed, and minor exterior damage to buildings. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph.

Hail in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-20 23:39:00 to 28-MAR-20 23:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEOMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel to quarter size hail and 50 mph winds were reported in Leoma.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:11:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were blown down in the 900 block of Galloway Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:14:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down on Cornersville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:31:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALL CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several spruce trees were snapped at Gregory Mill Road and Old Nashville Dirt Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:33:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOMAR ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was uprooted and an outbuilding blown over at Harts Chapel Road and Midland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:35:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down on Highway 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:35:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOMAR ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple telephone poles were blown down along Highway 231 North near the airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-MAR-20 00:39:00 to 29-MAR-20 00:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOMAR ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Twitter tSpotter report indicated a tree fell onto a home on Minkslide Road.