Thunderstorm Wind — Wilson, Tennessee

2023-05-09 · near Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee

Event narrative

A suspected microburst in Lebanon caused significant wind damage with multiple downed trees and power lines across the city. Along Oak Street, numerous downed trees were reported with damages to vehicles. Also along Oak Street, a tree at a residential house fell, clipping the corner of the house before falling onto a car detailing building and a car. Along Darlenes Way, a screened-in back porch was demolished while the tin roof of an outbuilding was blown off. A garage door was destroyed while another residence reported ceiling and drywall damage. Finally, at Lebanon City Hall, two marble monuments weighing 3,500 to 4,500 pounds were tipped over. Damages are a rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms once again impacted Middle Tennessee on May 9, 2023. These thunderstorms were generally non-severe, however, one did produce a microburst in Lebanon. Estimated 55 to 65 mph winds from this microburst downed several trees and powerlines and caused other damage around the city.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1086446. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.