Strong Wind — Lawrence, Tennessee

2025-03-04 · Lawrence, Tennessee

$25K

Property damage

48 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Strong non-thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees onto roadways across several areas in Lawrence County, including Summertown, Ethridge, and St. Joseph. Observed wind gusts around that time were between 40 to 55 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

A potent storm system tracked across the eastern United States, steering a very strong low-level jet over Middle Tennessee on March 4, 2025. These very strong upper-level winds were able to mix down to the surface which resulted in damaging winds across the area. The strongest winds during this event were measured across the Cumberland Plateau where wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph occurred. While wind gusts weren't as strong west of the Cumberland Plateau, several hours of strong winds still caused damage. Across Middle Tennessee, numerous reports of downed trees and powerlines along with power outages were received.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1230440. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.