A very strong low pressure system deepened over the central Great Plains beginning on March 31, 2023 and continuing into April 1st. As this storm system approached Middle Tennessee from the west, southerly flow at the surface resulted in plenty of moisture and warm temperatures for the area. This all helped to set up an early spring severe weather episode for the area. This system's accompanying cold front approached the Mississippi River late on March 31st. Thunderstorm activity ahead of the front across western Tennessee quickly turned severe, but this early activity tended to rapidly weaken as it crossed the Tennessee River where instability was not favorable. However, as the cold front approached Middle Tennessee and the low level jet strengthened, these thunderstorms were able to better sustain themselves. Numerous severe thunderstorms impacted Middle Tennessee through the early morning hours of April 1st. These thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds, while several thunderstorms also produced tornadoes. In total, four tornadoes were confirmed in National Weather Service Nashville's area. The most impacted area was Readyville along the Rutherford and Cannon county line were a strong EF2 tornado caused significant damage. As this event crossed over into a new month, this event will be continued in April 2023.

Tornado in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-23 22:56:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 550.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This major, long track tornado began in National Weather Service Memphis's area as an EF3 tornado in Hardeman, McNairy, and Hardin counties before entering Wayne County as an EF2 tornado. The tornado entered National Weather Service Nashville's area about two miles south of Clifton and continued northeast, passing across Highway 641 near Tom Holt Road where several homes and outbuildings were heavily damaged and dozens of trees blown down. Further northeast, the tornado struck the Leatherwood community along Beech Creek Road where a few poorly constructed homes were leveled and others heavily damaged. One person was critically injured in this area and airlifted to the hospital, and another person was also injured. The tornado then crossed Highway 13 about six miles north of Waynesboro before moving through the Topsy and Ashland communities, snapping and uprooting hundred of more trees. This tornado then continued into Lewis County. Damages are estimated for Wayne County.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-23 22:59:00 to 31-MAR-23 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOELTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated quarter inch hail fell from a severe thunderstorm north of Nashville.

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-23 23:22:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLATIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated quarter size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Gallatin.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-23 23:29:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BULL RUN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated ping pong size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm east of Ashland City.

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-23 23:33:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGANA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated quarter size hail was reported from a severe thunderstorm near Bethpage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-23 23:45:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees in downtown Hartsville near the intersection of Hayes and Rodgers Streets. Damages are estimated for the trees.

Hail in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-23 23:45:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Estimated quarter size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm near Highway 10 and Old Lafayette Road in Hartsville.

Hail in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-23 23:51:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBBTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated quarter size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm near Lafayette.

Tornado in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-23 23:55:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This narrative continues and concludes a tornado that began in far northern Trousdale County. Once this tornado tracked into Macon County near Rose Lane, property damage was found in the form of minor roofing and shingle damage along with a flipped propane tank as well as an outbuilding set on cinder blocks that was moved about 50 feet. The family that lives at the residence with the flipped propane tank had to temporarily evacuate due to a gas leak. The tornado strengthened as it approached Dixon Creek Road, and this is where the most significant damage was found with EF1 tornado damage and estimated peak winds of 95 mph. A residence here lost about 60 percent of their roof, six outbuildings on the property were completely destroyed, and multiple trees were uprooted. The tornado weakened after crossing Dixon Creek Road, causing minor roofing damage to barns and other outbuildings before it lifted at Sycamore Valley Road. Damages are estimated for Macon County.

Tornado in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-23 23:18:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 900.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This narrative continues and concludes a long track tornado that began in NWS Memphis's area before entering Wayne County in NWS Nashville's area. After leaving Wayne County, the tornado continued into Lewis County along Cothran Road and continued northeast across Seiber Ridge Road, Rockhouse Road, Howard Switch Road, Buffalo Road, and the Natchez Trace Parkway at Summertown Highway, blowing down hundreds of more trees and damaging several homes and outbuildings. The last damage was noted on Tiger Bennett Road before the tornado lifted west of Big Swan Road. Damages are estimated for Lewis County.

Tornado in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 31-MAR-23 23:53:00 to 31-MAR-23 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down about 100 yards southwest of Pumpkin Branch Road in Trousdale County. Damages found before the tornado tracked northeast into Macon County were primarily snapped and uprooted trees. Damages are estimated for Trousdale County.