Several days of excessive heat for Middle Tennessee was finally about to come to an end as a cold front approached from the northwest. Thunderstorms developed ahead of this front that moved into western portions of Middle Tennessee during the late afternoon. These thunderstorms produced damaging winds and heavy rain as they moved towards the south. Several reports of wind damage in the form of downed trees and powerlines were received. More significant damage was reported in Spring Hill where a Shell Gas Station's roof collapsed and in Lawrenceburg where a possible microburst caused roofing damage to a motel. Meanwhile, the heavy rain caused minor street flooding in portions of Lawrenceburg and in Williamson County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-AUG-23 15:35:00 to 26-AUG-23 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds snapped a tree on Keystone Drive. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 26-AUG-23 15:56:00 to 26-AUG-23 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Severe thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a Shell Gas Station along Main Street in Spring Hill. Part of the roof fell on a car that was parked at a gas pump. No injuries reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-AUG-23 15:49:00 to 26-AUG-23 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees across Dickson County. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 26-AUG-23 16:40:00 to 26-AUG-23 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOHENWALD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large oak tree onto a home in Hohenwald. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 26-AUG-23 15:25:00 to 26-AUG-23 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A possible microburst caused damage in Lawrenceburg. The metal roofing of the Davy Crockett Motel along East Gaines Street was peeled back while multiple powerlines in the area where also downed. Numerous trees were also downed in Lawrenceburg, mostly north of the public square around Liberty Avenue. One of these trees fell onto a home. This damage resulted in 1,878 customers without power. No injuries reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Flood in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 26-AUG-23 15:50:00 to 26-AUG-23 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding reported in Lawrenceburg in flood prone locations. A vehicle was reported stuck in water behind Hardees on North Locus Avenue. High water was also reported along North Military Avenue north of Weekly Creek Road.

Flood in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-AUG-23 17:25:00 to 26-AUG-23 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: REEDS STORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain caused street flooding along Flat Creek Road between Giles Hill Road and Highway 31A near Eagleville.

Flood in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-AUG-23 17:45:00 to 26-AUG-23 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLORYS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused portions of Parker Place in Brentwood to flood. Nearby Little Harpeth River gauge at Concord Road measured 2.28 inches of rain, and the river level rose over 6 feet from 1.4 feet at 5 PM CDT to 7.51 feet at 6:45 PM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 26-AUG-23 14:53:00 to 26-AUG-23 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUMPUS MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A likely gustnado on the leading edge of a thunderstorm moving into Stewart County caused damage to a pasture near Dover. Photos shared by a CoCoRaHS observer showed two to three foot tall grass laid down in different directions. Severe thunderstorm winds also downed numerous trees across the county. Damages are a rough estimate.