Thunderstorm Wind — Putnam, Tennessee

2024-07-30 · near Ditty, Putnam, Tennessee

Event narrative

Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines across Putnam County, including on Bunker Hill at Tanasi Trail south of Cookeville. Damages are a rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1189460. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.