Power Outage in Jackson, TN

Winds gusted to 62 mph at the McKellar-Sipes Airport in Jackson. High winds caused damage across the county including a few trees blocking roadways. A few power poles were broken and numerous large limbs were knocked down.

A measured wind gust of 60 MPH before the site lost power.

The tornado developed just south of Womack Lane to the west of Denmark-Jackson Road. Damage was observed to two homes on Womack Lane, one with significant roof damage. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped as this tornado moved northeast across rural, wooded land. Additional damage was observed at the Pacific Manufacturing facility on Smith Lane where the east-facing wall of a large metal building was peeled off of the frame. Several large rolling doors were blown in at this facility. There were also several metal power poles that were severely bent along Smith Lane. The tornado continued northeast to the south of the McKellar-Sipes Airport. Trees were uprooted along Old Denmark Road and a house suffered roof damage. Several businesses were damaged along Airways Boulevard just to the west of the South Fork of the Forked Deer River. The tornado moved into the southwest portion of Jackson uprooting trees, knocking down powerlines, and damaging the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. A light pole was damaged at a baseball field. The roof came off at the Forrest Cove Nursing Home near the hospital before the tornado lifted. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.

The tornado developed just south of Womack Lane to the west of Denmark-Jackson Road. Damage was observed to two homes on Womack Lane, one with significant roof damage. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped as this tornado moved northeast across rural, wooded land. Additional damage was observed at the Pacific Manufacturing facility on Smith Lane where the east-facing wall of a large metal building was peeled off of the frame. Several large rolling doors were blown in at this facility. There were also several metal power poles that were severely bent along Smith Lane. The tornado continued northeast to the south of the McKellar-Sipes Airport. Trees were uprooted along Old Denmark Road and a house suffered roof damage. Several businesses were damaged along Airways Boulevard just to the west of the South Fork of the Forked Deer River. The tornado moved into the southwest portion of Jackson uprooting trees, knocking down powerlines, and damaging the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. A light pole was damaged at a baseball field. The roof came off at the Forrest Cove Nursing Home near the hospital before the tornado lifted. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.

Up to three-tenths of an inch of ice led to widespread tree and power line damage along with power outages.

Powerlines were knocked down along the 300 block of Ashport Road.

Around one-quarter inch of ice accumulated on trees and elevated surfaces. A few trees and powerlines were knocked down with scattered power outages. Numerous tree limbs were broken and a few traffic accidents occurred.

Trampoline blew over power lines at home in South Jackson.

Trampoline blew over power lines at home in South Jackson.

Multiple power lines down due to tree damage on Mifflin Road.

Fallen trees and limbs caused power lines to be down around Russell and Forest Avenues in Jackson.

Straight line winds knocked down many power lines and a few trees west of Bemis. A billboard was also damaged.

Straight line winds knocked down many power lines and a few trees west of Bemis. A billboard was also damaged.

Straight line winds knocked down several large trees, tree limbs and power lines across Madison County.

Straight line winds knocked down several large trees, tree limbs and power lines across Madison County.

Straight line winds knocked down power lines along Airways Boulevard in Jackson.

Straight line winds knocked down large trees and power lines on Old Medina Road in Jackson.

Straight line winds knocked down power lines along Airways Boulevard in Jackson.

Straight line winds knocked down and uprooted trees from North Jackson to Bemis. Power lines were also knocked down as well. Shingles were also blown off a few homes across Madison County. In addition, one tree fell onto a home on Chester Road.

Straight line winds knocked down several trees across North Jackson. A large tree was split and fell on a home on Dearborne Cove in North Jackson. A tree was uprooted and power lines were knocked down on Sleepywood drive. Power lines were also knocked down on Netherwood Drive.

Straight line winds knocked down several trees across North Jackson. A large tree was split and fell on a home on Dearborne Cove in North Jackson. A tree was uprooted and power lines were knocked down on Sleepywood drive. Power lines were also knocked down on Netherwood Drive.

Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines in Jackson.

Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines in Jackson.

Straight line winds knocked down a few trees and power lines in Western Madison County. One tree fell on a house on West Deaderick Street in Jackson.

Straight line winds knocked down a few trees and power lines in Western Madison County. One tree fell on a house on West Deaderick Street in Jackson.

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines across Madison County.

Straight line winds produced widespread damage from the Crockett County line to the Jackson area. Numerous trees and power poles were knocked down. At least two houses sustained damage from fallen tree. A steeple was blown off a church. In Jackson, a nursing home sustained damage from fallen trees. Numerous trees and power lines were also knocked down in the city of Jackson. A fence door was also broken at the hinge by the wind.

Straight line winds produced damage from Jackson to Bemis to Pinson. Numerous trees and power poles were knocked down in the area. Minor structural damage occurred to homes from fallen trees.

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines at South Highland and Perry Switch Road and at South Highland and Highway 18.

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines at South Highland and Perry Switch Road and at South Highland and Highway 18.

Very heavy rain fell during the day across Madison County. As much as 11 to 16 inches fell across the county. Forty roads and bridges were closed due to the flooding. Vehicles had water up to the steering wheels in some locations. Power outages occurred as a result of the flooding. Houses were inundated with water(as much as 5 feet) especially in South Jackson, the Herron Grove area of Jackson, McGee Loop area of Northeast Jackson, and Bemis. In total, 120 to 140 homes across Madison County sustained damage from the flooding. As many as 85 businesses in Jackson received damage. The flash flooding event transitioned into a flood event as rivers rose quickly from the rainfall and overflowed their banks. Some roads remained closed for days making travel difficult. Shelters were opened in Jackson due to the flooding.

Straight line winds knocked down trees on Browns Church Road and Beech Bluff Road. Several areas in the city had power lines knocked down. Power lines were also knocked down off Old Medina Road just north of Interstate 40.

Straight line winds knocked down a tree and a few power lines northeast of Denmark.

Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines in Jackson. One tree fell onto a garage.

Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines in Jackson. One tree fell onto a garage.

Straight line winds knocked down power lines in Jackson.

Straight line winds knocked down power lines in Jackson.

High winds blew numerous trees and power lines down across the county.

Four power poles were blown down onto a gas station. Several telephone lines were also blown down.

Trees and power lines were knocked down across the county.

The tornado touched down west of Jackson along Highway 74 and moved northeast. Several trees and power lines were knocked down.

A building under construction was damaged. Some trees and power lines were blown down.

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county.

Some trees and power lines were knocked down in the southwest part of Jackson.

Three houses suffered roof damage. Six cars were damaged. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

A warm front surged north during the morning hours of March 2, 2012 ushering in a moist and unstable airmass across the Mid-South. During the afternoon hours a powerful dry line surged east and interacted with the unstable airmass to produce numerous supercells east of the Mississippi River. These supercells eventually merged to form a line of thunderstorms that pushed east to the Tennessee River during the evening hours. Numerous storms became severe across West Tennessee with large hail and damaging winds.

The combination of abundant moisture, a low pressure system moving through the region, and cold air at the surface caused an ice storm to occur over Northwest Tennessee. Most of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain. Toward the end of the event, precipitation changed briefly to sleet and snow. Significant ice accumulations occurred with Lake and Obion Counties being the hardest hit. One to two inches of ice fell across Northwest Tennessee in addition to one inch of snow. A quarter of an inch of ice along with two inches of snow fell across counties stretching from Lauderdale to Carroll. Less than an inch of snow fell across the rest of West Tennessee. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down from the ice storm. Some counties lost anywhere from seventy to one hundred percent of their power during the peak of the storm. This occurred mainly across extreme Northwest Tennessee. Roads were very hazardous to travel and many accidents occurred as a result. Two deaths occurred from the storm. One death was the result of carbon monoxide poisoning while the other was from the inability to refill an oxygen tank due to the extensive power loss.