Lightning in Putnam County, Tennessee

Lightning May 2, 2025 · Putnam County, Tennessee

$100K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A water main line was struck by lightning south of Monterey, causing the loss of 500,000 gallons of water. Damages are a rough estimate.

The wider storm

Scattered thunderstorms developed across Middle Tennessee during the afternoon of May 2, 2025. With abundant instability and moisture and with the help of a front moving through the area, all the ingredients were present to allow for these thunderstorms to become severe. Several reports of large hail were received, especially near the Nashville metro area. The most significant damage was reported near Monterey were very strong winds caused tree and house damage.

Began near Calfkiller (36.0663, -85.2503).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1241043. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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