As an upper-level low approached Middle Tennessee on June 11, 2023, it along with warm, moist air, plenty of instability, and deep wind shear helped to set the stage for severe weather across much of the area. Before a line of thunderstorms along a cold front arrived, however, the thunderstorms that developed ahead of it brought the first and most significant round of severe weather. These thunderstorms developed strong mesocyclones that were able to produce large hail and damaging winds. Several reports of hail larger than one inch were received with the largest hailstone about 1.75 inches in Pickett County. It was across the Cumberland Plateau where favorable amounts of helicity were also present where three tornadoes occurred. All three were rated EF-1, but one of these tornadoes in Fentress County was on the ground for nearly 11 miles. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 13:26:00 to 11-JUN-23 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Estimated 1.5 inch hail was reported along Neal Road in Watertown.

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 13:32:00 to 11-JUN-23 13:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated 1.5 inch hail was reported just east-southeast of Watertown.

Hail in PICKETT, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 13:59:00 to 11-JUN-23 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES CHAPEL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated penny size hail was reported northwest of Byrdstown.

Hail in PICKETT, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 14:06:00 to 11-JUN-23 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BYRDSTOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated golf ball size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Byrdstown.

Tornado in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 16:58:00 to 11-JUN-23 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANNER SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This low end EF-1 tornado touched down west of the intersection of Bicknell Road and Leamon Hall Road and traveled toward the east-northeast before lifting west of Larue Lane. Dozens of trees were uprooted and snapped, causing damage to two homes and a few outbuildings. High resolution satellite imagery was very helpful in determining the path of this tornado. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 14:58:00 to 11-JUN-23 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A #tspotter reported via Twitter that a tree fell near in the intersection of 24th Street and Dabbs Avenue near Lakewood. Damages are estimated for the tree.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 14:58:00 to 11-JUN-23 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD HICKORY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A #tspotter reported via Twitter estimated nickel size hail near Lakewood.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 14:58:00 to 11-JUN-23 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD HICKORY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A #tspotter reported via Twitter estimated quarter size hail at the Old Hickory Club near Lakewood.

Hail in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 14:52:00 to 11-JUN-23 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated 1 inch hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm south-southeast of Livingston.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 15:07:00 to 11-JUN-23 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: THE HERMITAGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple fallen trees were reported near Lakewood as a severe thunderstorm tracked through the area. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 15:43:00 to 11-JUN-23 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARMATHWAITE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe thunderstorm winds associated with a tornadic storm downed multiple trees east of Allardt. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 15:45:00 to 11-JUN-23 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLARDT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds associated with a tornadic storm snapped power poles and downed trees north of Allardt. Damages are estimated.

Hail in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 15:55:00 to 11-JUN-23 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated 1.5 inch hail fell from a severe thunderstorm southwest of Livingstone.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 16:45:00 to 11-JUN-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRENTWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees near Old Hickory Boulevard in Brentwood. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 16:50:00 to 11-JUN-23 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree branches estimated to be two inches in diameter were downed in severe thunderstorm winds near Lebanon Road and Highway 109 between Mount Juliet and Lebanon. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 16:50:00 to 11-JUN-23 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAGUARDO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Video shared by FOX17 shows severe thunderstorm wind damage at the Cedar Creek Yacht Club in Mount Juliet with damaging winds knocking down an outbuilding wall. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 16:53:00 to 11-JUN-23 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGLEWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree at Eastwood Greene Apartments near Inglewood. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 17:03:00 to 11-JUN-23 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLADEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS Employee estimated 60 mph winds at their residence near Mount Juliet during a severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 18:40:00 to 11-JUN-23 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAITHERVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds caused a tree to fall on top of a house near Lawrenceburg. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 18:55:00 to 11-JUN-23 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINOR HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds caused a tree to fall through a home near Minor Hill. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 12:50:00 to 11-JUN-23 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported northeast of Gallatin.

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 12:45:00 to 11-JUN-23 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLATIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Nickel size hail was reported north-northeast of Gallatin.

Hail in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 14:10:00 to 11-JUN-23 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated 1 inch hail fell from a severe thunderstorm southwest of Ashland City.

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 13:16:00 to 11-JUN-23 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUNDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated nickel size hail fell north of Hendersonville.

Hail in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 13:50:00 to 11-JUN-23 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated penny size hail fell near Charlotte.

Tornado in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 15:30:00 to 11-JUN-23 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMESTOWN ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-1 tornado touched down south of the Jamestown Municipal Airport near Highway 127 and traveled over 11 miles toward the east-northeast before lifting near Charley Hull Loop Road. The tornado uprooted and snapped hundreds of trees along the path. Over a dozen outbuildings and barns were completely destroyed, and several houses sustained roof and window damage. Local residents captured the tornado on video. High resolution satellite imagery was very helpful in determining the path of this tornado. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Tornado in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 15:59:00 to 11-JUN-23 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: DYKES XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF1 tornado touched down near Highway 70 about 3.6 miles northwest of downtown Crossville. A home on the south side of Highway 70 west of Ivey Road was destroyed when it slid off its foundation which it was not properly attached to, and a couple of outbuildings were destroyed on the north side of the highway. The tornado weakened as it moved northeast, but was widely visible and several local residents captured it on video. The tornado crossed Interstate 40 and caused minor damage to a hotel roof before lifting near Highway 127. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 14:05:00 to 11-JUN-23 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Estimated nickel size hail was reported in Hendersonville.

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 14:05:00 to 11-JUN-23 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated nickel size hail was reported northwest of Hendersonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 14:22:00 to 11-JUN-23 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALE HOLLOW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees along Campground Road at Dale Hollow Dam Campground. Damages are a rough estimate.

Hail in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 14:00:00 to 11-JUN-23 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESBORO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated nickel size hail was reported in Gainesboro.

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 14:26:00 to 11-JUN-23 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROUSDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated penny size hail was reported east-northeast of Gallatin.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 16:02:00 to 11-JUN-23 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Facebook user reported a fallen tree near Clarksville. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 17:05:00 to 11-JUN-23 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGLESBY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto the roof of a home west of Antioch. No injuries were reported. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 15:49:00 to 11-JUN-23 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Facebook user reported multiple trees down just west of Woodlawn. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 11-JUN-23 17:35:00 to 11-JUN-23 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds snapped a tree near Murfreesboro. Damages are a rough estimate for the tree.