Thunderstorm Wind in Putnam County, Tennessee

Thunderstorm Wind July 30, 2024 · Putnam County, Tennessee

64 mph

Estimated gust (56 kt)

$5K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines across Putnam County, including on Gainesboro Road at Foster Circle near Cookeville. Damages are a rough estimate.

The wider storm

Two lines of thunderstorms moved through Middle Tennessee on July 30, 2024. One of these lines moved through the area during the afternoon while the second arrived late in the evening. Damaging winds were the primary threat with these thunderstorms with numerous reports of downed trees and power lines received. Heavy rain was also reported across the Cumberland Plateau with flooding occurring in portions of Putnam and White counties. In Williamson County, a lightning strike caused a house fire which caused smoke inhalation for four firefighters.

Began near Cookeville (36.2039, -85.5427).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1189459. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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