EF1 tornado in Lawrence County, Tennessee

This EF-1 tornado touched down along Riddle Lane causing tree damage as well as damage to the outfield wall at the Loretto Sports Complex. The tornado traveled east-northeast taking down additional trees and power lines. On Highway 43, the First Farmers Bank sign was blown down as the tornado continued across the highway into an open field before intensifying and causing damage to several homes in a neighborhood. Numerous large trees were snapped/uprooted. At this point, the tornado was at its widest at around 300 yards. The tornado then weakened east of Methvin Road. However, the weakening was short-lived as the tornado caused complete destruction to a well-built detached garage on Jason's Way. Tree and outbuilding damage continued until the tornado lifted near John Chapel Road. Max winds were estimated at 105 mph.

After an unusually wet January, another strong storm system brought more heavy rainfall, flooding, and severe storms to parts of Middle Tennessee on February 5th. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms known as a QLCS (Quasi-linear Convective System) developed in northern Mississippi and moved across southern and eastern Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening hours. These storms spawned 6 weak tornadoes and widespread straight-line wind damage. In addition, heavy rainfall affected much of Middle Tennessee throughout the day, causing significant flooding in many areas.