Thunderstorm Wind — Cannon, Tennessee

2024-05-08 · near Ivy Bluff, Cannon, Tennessee

Event narrative

A thunderstorm that produced an EF-0 tornado in Christiana as well as straight line wind damage in Rutherford County continued to produce very strong straight-line winds in southern Cannon County, particularly around and north of Ivy Bluff. A NWS storm survey team found numerous downed trees near Ivy Bluff Road, Pleasant View Road, and McMahan Road. Several barns and other outbuildings also suffered roofing damage from straight line winds estimated to be up to 85 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

A widespread severe weather event impacted Middle Tennessee beginning in the early morning hours of May 8, 2024, and continued through the early morning hours of May 9th. During this time frame, numerous rounds of severe weather moved through the area, causing widespread wind damage in nearly every county in Middle Tennessee, hail up to 3 inches in diameter, and four tornadoes. One of these tornadoes in Columbia prompted a Tornado Emergency to be issued. In addition, major flash flooding also occurred with the worst flooding reported across Robertson and Sumner counties. With nearly nine inches of rain, Flash Flood Emergencies were issued for these counties. This is the first time National Weather Service Nashville issued both a Tornado Emergency and a Flash Flood Emergency in the same event. Unfortunately, this event claimed the lives of five individuals.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1167634. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.