A line of thunderstorms moved through Middle Tennessee during the late morning and early afternoon hours of August 7, 2023. Damaging straight-line winds were the primary threat with this line, especially for areas roughly along and south of Interstate 40. While this line of thunderstorms was severe as it crossed the Tennessee River, it significantly strengthened as it moved east of Interstate 65 with estimated winds of 70 to 95 mph across the Cumberland Plateau. Numerous reports of downed trees and powerlines were received with many of these also damaging homes and vehicles as well. The worst damage occurred across Cannon, Coffee, Warren, and Van Buren counties. Six separate microbursts and downbursts were identified that caused most of the significant damage in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 09:29:00 to 07-AUG-23 09:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRON CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees across southern Lawrence County. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 09:42:00 to 07-AUG-23 09:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and tree limbs across Summertown with some partially blocking streets. One of these trees was snapped on North Brace Road. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 09:43:00 to 07-AUG-23 09:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree limb onto a powerline at 1st Avenue and Gaines Street in Lawrenceburg. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:40:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION RIDGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and tree limbs in east Wartrace. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:40:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL BUCKLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees across Bell Buckle. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:44:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a vehicle at Woodbury Highway and Gnat Hill Road north of Manchester which injured a person who was in the vehicle at the time. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 11:02:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds snapped a tree along Gaines Street in Sparta which blocked the street. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 11:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPENCER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees in Spencer. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 11:13:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOONEYHAM
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Satellite imagery along with damage photos indicate a large and very damaging 10 mile wide downburst struck eastern Van Buren County. Scattered trees were snapped and uprooted in this large downburst with winds estimated from 60 to 75 mph. Within the downburst area, a smaller but much more damaging 1.5 mile wide microburst blew down thousands of trees from western Fall Creek Falls State Park eastward to south of Saratoga Springs. Numerous roads were blocked by falling trees in this area, with some trees falling onto buildings. Winds in the microburst were estimated up to 95 mph. This resulted in numerous trees falling on cars in the park and trapping multiple people. Multiple campers were also damaged, and widespread power outages forced the park to close. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 11:30:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CSV)CROSSVILLE MEM
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS station in Crossville measured a 64 mph wind gust from a severe thunderstorm. These winds downed numerous trees and powerlines in the area and caused 4,420 customers to be without power in Crossville and western Cumberland County. Two homes were damaged by falling trees. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:32:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHILOH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree that fell on top of a building, causing significant damage along Airport Avenue in Murfreesboro. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:44:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on top of a home at Bond Street and Hills Chapel Road in Manchester. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 11:09:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER PT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds snapped a tree in Silver Point which fell on top of a home, causing minor roofing and gutter damage. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 11:41:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUBLING SPUR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree along Hanging Limb Highway in Monterey. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 11:42:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFF SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree near Muddy Pond Road in Monterey. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 11:50:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKRANGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Severe thunderstorm winds downed powerlines along Martha Washington Road in Clarkrange and downed a tree on top of a car. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:41:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADYVILLE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A combination of sentinel satellite imagery, drone video, and damage photos indicate a small but intense 250-500 yards wide microburst caused significant damage from Hollow Springs Road in Cannon County to Pedigap Road in Warren County. The metal roof of a barn-style home at 5990 Hollow Springs Road was partially blown off and the home was shifted slightly off its foundation, causing $100,000 in wind and water damage. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph in this area. Further to the east, a video of the microburst was taken at an automotive business on Jim Cummings Hwy, where winds were also estimated up to 75 mph. Major tree damage occurred from north of McMahan Rd to north of Pedigap Rd, with dozens of trees snapped and uprooted. A silo on Parker Rd was also destroyed and a barn on Pedigap Rd was heavily damaged. Winds were estimated up to 90 mph in this area. No injuries were reported, and damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:47:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Sentinel satellite imagery along with damage photos indicate an intense microburst struck the Manchester area, causing a 1/2 mile wide swath of damage along a roughly 7 mile path across southern and southeastern Manchester. Scattered trees were blown down in this area with several trees falling onto homes and businesses. Some roads reported impacted included Highway 55, Highway 41, Perry Road, Old Pocahontas Road, Royal Trail, Doak Road, Ragsdale Road, and Vaughn Hollow. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:45:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOODOO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds reported numerous trees down in the Beechgrove area, including along Hoodoo Norton Branch Road. Power outages were also reported in the area. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:50:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: IVY BLUFF
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds flipped a RV along Spry Road east of Beechgrove. No injuries were reported. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:55:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree along McFerrin Street in Woodbury. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:55:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEYBOGAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a honey locust tree along Iconium Drive near Woodbury which blocked a driveway. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:58:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT LEO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree along Harrison Ferry Mountain Road near McMinnville. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:41:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: IVY BLUFF
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Sentinel satellite imagery along with damage photos indicate a 3/4 mile wide microburst blew down numerous trees and damaged several outbuildings from east of Espy Road in northern Coffee County to near Taylor Lake Road along the Cannon/Warren County border. A three car garage was partially collapsed on Floyd Rd at Espy Road. Swaths of corn could been seen blown down along Highway 53 south of Ivy Bluff Road, and an outbuilding was heavily damaged on Ivy Bluff Road. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:54:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYANMILL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines along Garner Road in Morrison. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:41:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRISP SPG
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A combination of sentinel satellite imagery, drone video, and damage photos indicate a small but intense 250-500 yards wide microburst caused significant damage from Hollow Springs Road in Cannon County to Pedigap Road in Warren County. The metal roof of a barn-style home at 5990 Hollow Springs Road was partially blown off and the home was shifted slightly off its foundation, causing $100,000 in wind and water damage. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph in this area. Further to the east, a video of the microburst was taken at an automotive business on Jim Cummings Hwy, where winds were also estimated up to 75 mph. Major tree damage occurred from north of McMahan Rd to north of Pedigap Rd, with dozens of trees snapped and uprooted. A silo on Parker Rd was also destroyed and a barn on Pedigap Rd was heavily damaged. Winds were estimated up to 90 mph in this area. About 60 reports of traffic hazards were received with numerous power outages throughout the county. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:58:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC MINNVILLE ARPT FL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds blew the roof off of a barn on Castle Street near Senator Jerry Cooper Highway just northwest of McMinnville. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:58:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIBRELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds caused a tree to fall on a house in the 1300 Block of Mike Muncy Road near McMinnville. The house sustained heavy structural damage, but no injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 10:58:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees at Crisp Springs Road and Highway 70 in McMinnville. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-23 11:02:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees at Skyline Drive and Redbud Trail in Sparta. Damages are a rough estimate.