A storm system approaching middle Tennessee from the Great Plains along with moist southerly surface flow combined to produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms over the area on October 12, 2022. Ahead of this approaching storm system, the atmosphere was supportive for strong to severe thunderstorms, especially across southern portions of middle Tennessee where modest instability was present along with strong wind shear values. This event produced widespread severe thunderstorm winds and wind damage with the most significant damage found in Manchester due to an intense microburst.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 15:21:00 to 12-OCT-22 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLORYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About 15 reports of downed trees and power lines were received from Franklin to Brentwood. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 15:57:00 to 12-OCT-22 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm winds resulted in a 24-inch diameter maple tree downed onto a garage in Dunn, south of Lawrenceburg. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 15:32:00 to 12-OCT-22 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell on a house in East Nashville on Eastland Avenue near Mas Tacos. Siding damage was reported due to the downed tree. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 15:25:00 to 12-OCT-22 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLORYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tSpotter on Twitter reported a tree snapped near Crockett Park in Brentwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 17:16:00 to 12-OCT-22 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An intense microburst about one half mile long by 250 yards wide struck an area along Interstate Drive from around Monogard Drive southeastward to Highway 55. Sheet metal was blown off a building into a street sign on Monogard Drive. Large sections of the sheet metal roof were also blown off the Coffee Farmers Co-Op building on the west side of Interstate Drive, and a BP gas station canopy lost metal panels. On the east side of the roadway, one home lost a large section of its roof and a front porch column, and several trees were snapped and uprooted in the yard. Another gas station also suffered roof damage, and a nearby warehouse building lost part of its roof and had a cinder block wall collapse. Damage was blown from northwest to southeast, and winds were estimated up to 85 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 16:57:00 to 12-OCT-22 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HERMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tSpotter report received via Twitter showed downed trees along Hawthorne Hill Road near Flat Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 16:57:00 to 12-OCT-22 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIMESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tSpotter report received via Twitter showed downed trees along Highway 82 near Himesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 14:57:00 to 12-OCT-22 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tSpotter report near Fairview indicated that a gas station near the Walmart had its awning destroyed by thunderstorm winds. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 17:14:00 to 12-OCT-22 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Very strong thunderstorm winds in Manchester downed numerous trees in the city, including at Dave King Park, a trailer court on Oakdale Street, Woodland Street, South Spring Street, and other areas. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 16:58:00 to 12-OCT-22 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLDWELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees along Mt. Olivet Road and Red Gate Ct. near Wartrace.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 14:45:00 to 12-OCT-22 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BON AQUA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Bona Aqua reported that a steeple was blown off East Hickman Baptist Church. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 15:32:00 to 12-OCT-22 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOLENSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Nolensville reported that a tree was downed on a fence along Burk Hollow Road. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 15:43:00 to 12-OCT-22 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong thunderstorm winds resulted in several downed trees and power lines in the Henryville area. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 15:53:00 to 12-OCT-22 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Reports received via social media showed several trees downed in the Summertown area with some trees blocking roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 16:57:00 to 12-OCT-22 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORMANDY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tSpotter report received via Twitter showed downed trees in the 300 Block of Normandy Road in Normandy.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 15:00:00 to 12-OCT-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAIGFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Near Fairview, large tree limbs were downed at the intersection of Highway 100 and Westview Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 15:03:00 to 12-OCT-22 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large trees were downed and blocked the roadway near Cumberland Drive and Sugar Maple Drive near Fairview.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 15:10:00 to 12-OCT-22 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST HOME
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a vehicle on Old Natchez Trace northwest of Franklin. A 22-year-old woman who was driving at the time was killed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 17:35:00 to 12-OCT-22 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC MINNVILLE ARPT FL
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS station at the McMinnville Airport measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 64 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 17:12:00 to 12-OCT-22 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Strong thunderstorm winds downed trees which fell on power lines on College Street at the intersection of Highway 41 and Highway 55.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 17:13:00 to 12-OCT-22 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down a sign and fence and also tore off a mailbox at a home on Bashaw Creek Road. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 17:15:00 to 12-OCT-22 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds in Manchester tore off a large section of the Raider Academy gym. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 15:43:00 to 12-OCT-22 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEYTONA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tSpotter report indicated that two lanes at the intersection of Gallatin Road and Big Station Camp Boulevard near Gallatin were blocked by a fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 12-OCT-22 14:57:00 to 12-OCT-22 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Downed trees on Festival Ct in Fairview destroyed three trailer homes. No injuries are known, and damages are estimated.