Power Outage in Memphis, TN

Powerful straight-line winds uprooted and snapped trees across Lakeland. Part of the roof was ripped off a gas station and dental building near exit 20 on I-40. A tree fell on a vehicle.

Powerful straight-line winds knocked down and split trees across Bartlett. Numerous trees were knocked down across the north Bartlett. Six utility poles were snapped along US Highway 64 between Kate Bond Road and North Germantown Parkway. Over 100,000 customers lost power, mainly across northern Shelby County.

Straight-line winds knocked down a tree and powerlines at the intersection of Reid Hooker and Monterey.

Several power poles were knocked down or snapped near the intersection of Pisgah Road and Macon Road.

Several power poles were knocked down or snapped on Macon Road just west of Houston Levee Road in Cordova.

Powerlines fell on a car at Highway 72 and Byhalia Road.

Trees and power lines were knocked down near Walnut Grove Road and Yates Road.

NWS meteorologists determined that straight-line winds impacted portions of southern and southeast Shelby County on the evening of March 31. Strong winds developed in the forward flank downdraft of a supercell thunderstorm and caused considerable tree damage and downed power lines in the area. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph. A tree fell on a house near the Memphis International Airport resulting in the 3 fatalities.

Downed powerline and leaning utility pole at Stage Road and Elmore Park Road.

Large tree down on power lines laying across the road at E Holmes Road and Byhalia Road with utilities affected.

Up to two-tenths of an inch of ice led to some tree limbs down and isolated power outages.

Nearly three-quarters inch of ice led to widespread tree and powerline damage along with power outages. The local utility company reported that over 130,000 customers were without power at one point making this one of the top power outage events in history.

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.

Trees and powerlines were knocked down south of Millington from South Lucy Road to Pleasant Ridge Road.

Trees and powerlines knocked down across the Memphis area.

Trees and powerlines knocked down across the Memphis area.

Trees and power lines were knocked down on Shadowlawn Road in Bartlett near the Bartlett Freshman Academy. Trees were uprooted and snapped near Lakeland and shingles were blown off a roof.

Power lines down near WJ Freeman Park and Stage Road in Bartlett.

Power lines were downed near the intersection of Highway 51 and North Watkins Street in Frayser. A large tree was knocked down across Pleasant Ridge Road between Jack Bond Road and Brunswick Road. Pleasant Ridge Road was closed. Some power lines were knocked down across Jack Bond Road.

Power lines were downed near the intersection of Highway 51 and North Watkins Street in Frayser. A large tree was knocked down across Pleasant Ridge Road between Jack Bond Road and Brunswick Road. Pleasant Ridge Road was closed. Some power lines were knocked down across Jack Bond Road.

Powerlines down in Cordova.

Uprooted trees and power lines down near the Pink Palace Museum.

Large trees uprooted and a power pole snapped in Whitehaven.

Large trees uprooted and a power pole snapped in Whitehaven.

Strong winds knocked down several trees and power lines in East Memphis.

Trees and power-lines down countywide. Several of them on cars. Many buildings damaged by falling trees. Over 180,000 people without power.

Multiple power lines and power poles down at Shady Grove Road and Brierview.

There were several reports of downed trees and power lines resulting in numerous power outages across the Memphis area.

Powerlines down at Walnut Grove and Cherry Lane roads.

Powerlines down at Walnut Grove and Cherry Lane roads.

Strong winds knocked down several trees and power lines across Shelby County. A large tree fell on an outbuilding at an apartment complex in East Memphis. A large tree and power lines were knocked down at Sea Isle Road and Dearing Road. A 54 mph gust was recorded at Memphis International Airport.

Strong gradient winds across Shelby County knocked down several trees and power lines. A tree fell on a house in Germantown. A tree fell on a car and tore part of the roof off a house in Memphis.

Straight line winds knocked down trees across Northern Shelby County. Trees were knocked down on Brother Boulevard in Bartlett and near Brunswick and Jack Bond Roads in Arlington. Power lines were also knocked down near Crestview Drive at Bartlett Road.

Straight line winds knocked down many trees and power lines across Memphis. Three trees fell onto a couple of vehicles. In addition, several trees fell on houses, especially near the University of Memphis and nearby Sherwood Forest neighborhood. Major damage occurred to a home on Philwood Avenue. Three traffic lights were damaged.

Straight line winds knocked down utililty lines across Central Avenue at Belvedere Boulevard in Midtown. East and westbound lanes were blocked. Multiple trees were knocked down at Mendenhall Road and Poplar Avenue in East Memphis. Large limbs were knocked down on to a house and power lines in the East Acres Community of Millington north of the Naval Base.

Straight line winds knocked down utililty lines across Central Avenue at Belvedere Boulevard in Midtown. East and westbound lanes were blocked. Multiple trees were knocked down at Mendenhall Road and Poplar Avenue in East Memphis. Large limbs were knocked down on to a house and power lines in the East Acres Community of Millington north of the Naval Base.

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines all around the Bartlett area.

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines all around the Bartlett area.

Straight line winds knocked down several trees and power lines from Millington to the Eads-Collierville area.

Straight line winds knocked four power poles down near the intersection of Macon Road and Berryhill Road. Several trees and fences were also knocked down in the area. Tree branches were knocked down as far west as the intersection of Germantown Road and Macon Road.

Damaging winds knocked down several trees and a power pole near Forest Hill Irene Road.

Straight line winds knocked down two large trees on South Parkway. Several other large trees and limbs were also knocked down across Midtown. 15,000 homes and businesses lost power.

Straight line winds knocked down two large trees on South Parkway. Several other large trees and limbs were also knocked down across Midtown. 15,000 homes and businesses lost power.

Straight line winds knocked a tree down onto power lines at the intersection of Little John Road and Old Millington Road near Millington. Another large tree was split near Kirby Whitten Parkway and Ellendale Road in Bartlett. Power poles were also knocked down on Oak Road in Bartlett.

Straight line winds knocked down several trees and snapped several power poles between Lamar Avenue and the I-240 loop.

Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines across Shelby County. Several roads were blocked. The dugout roof of the Bartlett Baptist Church ball field was blown about 40 feet. The traffic signal was knocked down at the intersection of Danny Thomas and Washington. A very large oak tree was knocked on to a house about one half mile south of the Memphis Botanic Gardens. Two neighboring homes also suffered moderate damage.

Straight line winds knocked down a couple of trees and five power poles near City Hall in Lakeland.

Straight line winds knocked down large tree branches on to power lines in Frayser. Trees were also blown down on Shake Rag Road west of Millington.

Straight line winds knocked down large tree branches on to power lines in Frayser. Trees were also blown down on Shake Rag Road west of Millington.

The ASOS at Memphis International Airport reported a wind gust of 60 mph as the squall line moved through. Trees and power lines were knocked down in the area from southeast of Bartlett to the Hickory Hill area.

The ASOS at Memphis International Airport reported a wind gust of 60 mph as the squall line moved through. Trees and power lines were knocked down in the area from southeast of Bartlett to the Hickory Hill area.

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines at Summer Avenue and Raleigh Lagrange Road. A large tree was knocked down just north of Stage Road near Appling Road.

Straight line winds created a swath of damage across Northern Shelby County. Damage in the Frayser and Raleigh areas consisted of broken shingles along with downed fences and trees. In the Millington area, a tree was knocked down destroying a couple of fences and power lines were knocked down across Cuba Millington Road. In the Bolton area, near the high school, roofs and buildings were damaged and many trees were knocked down. There was also minor fence damage southwest of Arlington. Across Shelby County there were 22 homes with minor damage, 13 homes with major damage and 5 homes were destroyed.

Straight line winds created a swath of damage across Northern Shelby County. Damage in the Frayser and Raleigh areas consisted of broken shingles along with downed fences and trees. In the Millington area, a tree was knocked down destroying a couple of fences and power lines were knocked down across Cuba Millington Road. In the Bolton area, near the high school, roofs and buildings were damaged and many trees were knocked down. There was also minor fence damage southwest of Arlington. Across Shelby County there were 22 homes with minor damage, 13 homes with major damage and 5 homes were destroyed.

Straight line winds produced widespread damage across much of the middle corridor of Shelby County, mainly from Memphis International Airport to East Memphis to Cordova. Damage occurred to the one of the Fed Ex hangars at Memphis International Airport. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down causing minor damage to homes and automobiles. Windows were blown out of the Clark Tower and St. Francis Hospital in East Memphis. Several traffic lights were inoperable due to wind damage and an awning was blown off a hotel. One death occurred when a person encountered a fallen power line.

Straight line winds produced widespread damage across much of the middle corridor of Shelby County, mainly from Memphis International Airport to East Memphis to Cordova. Damage occurred to the one of the Fed Ex hangars at Memphis International Airport. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down causing minor damage to homes and automobiles. Windows were blown out of the Clark Tower and St. Francis Hospital in East Memphis. Several traffic lights were inoperable due to wind damage and an awning was blown off a hotel. One death occurred when a person encountered a fallen power line.

Damaging straight line winds moved from Crittenden County across the Mississippi River into Shelby County. The damage path continued near Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park where power lines were knocked down. Power poles and several trees were knocked down in the Cornell Street and Frayser Boulevard area in Frayser. Trees and a metal shed were also damaged. A small plane was flipped over at the Charles W Baker Airport and a nearby Fire Department sustained some roof damage. Wind speeds in this area were estimated at 70 mph. The storm entered Millington at around 6:55 pm CST resulting in tree and shingle damaged across the city. Trees and power lines were snapped along Navy Road and Singleton Road on the naval base. A tree was knocked on to a mobile home in the Shady Oaks subdivision. Wind speeds in Millington were estimated at 85 to 95 mph. A tree was knocked on to a car near the intersection of Mudville Road and Rosemark Road east of Millington. Shingle and fence damage was also noted across Bartlett where wind speeds were estimated at 60 to 70 mph. Power lines were also knocked down and a street light was bent at Highway 64 and Highway 70.

Damaging straight line winds moved from Crittenden County across the Mississippi River into Shelby County. The damage path continued near Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park where power lines were knocked down. Power poles and several trees were knocked down in the Cornell Street and Frayser Boulevard area in Frayser. Trees and a metal shed were also damaged. A small plane was flipped over at the Charles W Baker Airport and a nearby Fire Department sustained some roof damage. Wind speeds in this area were estimated at 70 mph. The storm entered Millington at around 6:55 pm CST resulting in tree and shingle damaged across the city. Trees and power lines were snapped along Navy Road and Singleton Road on the naval base. A tree was knocked on to a mobile home in the Shady Oaks subdivision. Wind speeds in Millington were estimated at 85 to 95 mph. A tree was knocked on to a car near the intersection of Mudville Road and Rosemark Road east of Millington. Shingle and fence damage was also noted across Bartlett where wind speeds were estimated at 60 to 70 mph. Power lines were also knocked down and a street light was bent at Highway 64 and Highway 70.

Three power poles were bent at a 45 degree angle near Highway 70 and Airline Road in Arlington.

Strong gradient winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines across Northern Shelby County.

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines at the intersection of Armour Road and Millington-Arlington Road in Millington.

Straight line winds knocked down numerous power lines across much of Shelby County from Southeast Memphis to Arlington.

Very heavy rain produced devastating flash flooding across Northwestern Shelby County. Up to 16 inches of rain fell causing widespread flooding. Millington was the hardest hit area where a levee holding back water from Big Creek was topped. As many as 200-300 homes in base housing at the Naval Support Activity Base were flooded. Numerous people had to be rescued. Four to five feet of water covered the navy base. Some locations around Millington were covered by as much as 8 feet of water. All roads in Millington were closed. Power outages occurred due to the flood waters. Raleigh, Frayser and Bartlett also received widespread flooding where water was as deep as vehicles windshields. One fatality occurred in Raleigh as a vehicle became stranded in flood waters. Water covered some streets in Downtown Memphis with water as high as vehicles wheel wells. In total, 576 homes received some kind of flood damage. Of those, 77 were completely destroyed. Eight businesses were damaged and 403 mobile homes were completely destroyed. Several other buildings including apartment complexes were damaged as well. The flash flooding event transitioned into a flood event where rivers rose rapidly spilling over their banks.

Very heavy rain produced devastating flash flooding across Northwestern Shelby County. Up to 16 inches of rain fell causing widespread flooding. Millington was the hardest hit area where a levee holding back water from Big Creek was topped. As many as 200-300 homes in base housing at the Naval Support Activity Base were flooded. Numerous people had to be rescued. Four to five feet of water covered the navy base. Some locations around Millington were covered by as much as 8 feet of water. All roads in Millington were closed. Power outages occurred due to the flood waters. Raleigh, Frayser and Bartlett also received widespread flooding where water was as deep as vehicles windshields. One fatality occurred in Raleigh as a vehicle became stranded in flood waters. Water covered some streets in Downtown Memphis with water as high as vehicles wheel wells. In total, 576 homes received some kind of flood damage. Of those, 77 were completely destroyed. Eight businesses were damaged and 403 mobile homes were completely destroyed. Several other buildings including apartment complexes were damaged as well. The flash flooding event transitioned into a flood event where rivers rose rapidly spilling over their banks.

Heavy rain produced flash flooding near Memphis International Airport. Water depth reached the wheel wells of several cars at the intersection of Winchester Road and Plough Road. One person was injured when their vehicle hydroplaned into a power pole.

Straight line winds knocked trees and power lines down in the Berclair and Raleigh areas. A tree was knocked down onto a vehicle at the intersection of North Graham Street and Macon Road. In addition, a large tree fell onto a house on Victor Drive. A tree knocked down power lines on Jewell Road.

Straight line winds knocked trees and power lines down in the Berclair and Raleigh areas. A tree was knocked down onto a vehicle at the intersection of North Graham Street and Macon Road. In addition, a large tree fell onto a house on Victor Drive. A tree knocked down power lines on Jewell Road.

Straight line winds blew large trees down in Arlington. Power lines were also knocked down causing power outages.

Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines in Germantown. A railroad crossing arm was blown away and wrapped around a power pole at Hacks Cross Road and Poplar Pike.

Straight line winds blew numerous trees down in Bartlett. Trees fell on houses in the vicinity of Sycamore View Road and Interstate 240. Power lines were knocked down at Yale Road near Covington Pike. Windows were shattered from a building on Kirby-Whitten Road just south of Summer Avenue. The front of the building was destroyed. A front porch was also damaged in the area. Trees were knocked down on Memphis-Arlington Road and Highway 70. Several dozen trees were knocked down on Sycamore View Road and Bartlett Road. Ellendale was also hit hard as numerous old trees were knocked down in the neighborhood.

HAM radio operators reported 60 mph wind gusts near the intersection of Shelby Drive and Swinnea. Five power poles were snapped on Shelby Drive. A tree fell on a car on Cullenwood Avenue in Whitehaven and a person was injured.

HAM radio operators reported 60 mph wind gusts near the intersection of Shelby Drive and Swinnea. Five power poles were snapped on Shelby Drive. A tree fell on a car on Cullenwood Avenue in Whitehaven and a person was injured.

A tornado touched down one quarter mile east of Brunswick Road interchange along Highway 385 in the Salem Estates Subdivision. The tornado tracked non-continuously northeast to the Tipton County line, near the Collierville-Arlington Road. Damage sustained in the Salem Estates subdivision was rated an EF-0. One roof of a home was partially removed along with several blown out windows. In addition, some minor tree damage occurred in this area. Further northeast, along Moose Road west of Beaver Creek, the tornado intensified and produced EF-2 damage. Significant tree damage occurred from the tornado in this area. In addition, two power line support towers were knocked down and one was twisted. Significant damage occurred further northeast along Osborntown Road as extensive tree damage was observed. Large trees were snapped and uprooted. In addition, two large well constructed new homes were heavily damaged. One home had more than half of its roof removed along with all windows blown out. Brick was also dislodged from portions of the structure. The second home received extensive damage with the entire second story being removed from the tornado. Inside walls were compromised and debris was deposited inside the home and in the front yard. One minor injury occurred from this segment of EF-2 rated damage. Additional damage occurred further northeast across Macedonia Road producing additional tree damage and minor damage to one home and one mobile home. Damage also occurred just south of where the tornado crossed into Tipton County where five homes sustained light to moderate damage along Collierville-Arlington Road. This damage has been rated EF-1. One of the homes sustained significant damage to portions of the roof and adjoining levels. The other four homes had damage to the roofs and windows. Large trees, some up to 3 feet in diameter were snapped and uprooted. The tornado then tracked into Tipton County.

A tornado touched down one quarter mile east of Brunswick Road interchange along Highway 385 in the Salem Estates Subdivision. The tornado tracked non-continuously northeast to the Tipton County line, near the Collierville-Arlington Road. Damage sustained in the Salem Estates subdivision was rated an EF-0. One roof of a home was partially removed along with several blown out windows. In addition, some minor tree damage occurred in this area. Further northeast, along Moose Road west of Beaver Creek, the tornado intensified and produced EF-2 damage. Significant tree damage occurred from the tornado in this area. In addition, two power line support towers were knocked down and one was twisted. Significant damage occurred further northeast along Osborntown Road as extensive tree damage was observed. Large trees were snapped and uprooted. In addition, two large well constructed new homes were heavily damaged. One home had more than half of its roof removed along with all windows blown out. Brick was also dislodged from portions of the structure. The second home received extensive damage with the entire second story being removed from the tornado. Inside walls were compromised and debris was deposited inside the home and in the front yard. One minor injury occurred from this segment of EF-2 rated damage. Additional damage occurred further northeast across Macedonia Road producing additional tree damage and minor damage to one home and one mobile home. Damage also occurred just south of where the tornado crossed into Tipton County where five homes sustained light to moderate damage along Collierville-Arlington Road. This damage has been rated EF-1. One of the homes sustained significant damage to portions of the roof and adjoining levels. The other four homes had damage to the roofs and windows. Large trees, some up to 3 feet in diameter were snapped and uprooted. The tornado then tracked into Tipton County.

A tornado continued northeast from DeSoto County, Mississippi. After the tornado crossed into Tennessee, several warehouses sustained damage. The DSC warehouse near Clarke Road was struck causing EF-2 damage. Three people were killed inside the warehouse. Hardy Bottling Company sustained substantial damage as well. Tractor-trailers were tossed about in the area. Windows were shattered in the Willow Lake Business Park and utility poles and trees were snapped in the area. A utility substation sustained severe damage along Clarke Road causing major power outages in the area. The tornado then continued northeast and struck homes along Maple Tree Drive and Pinbranch Court. Five homes received major damage and had to be condemned. Other homes sustained roof damage. The tornado continued northeast and struck the Hickory Ridge Mall causing a wall to collapse at the Sears Department Store. Six injuries occurred at the mall. This damage was estimated at EF-1. The tornado then struck a Taco Bell along Winchester Road before lifting. Thirteen people in all were transported to an area hospital due to injuries sustained from the tornado.

Memphis ASOS measured a 59 mph gust. The high wind produced roof damage to a home near Ellendale as well as knocked a tree down into a house and a car in Bartlett. In addition, numerous trees and power lines were knocked down around the county.

Numerous trees were knocked down on Sierra Street and at Kirby and Summer Avenue, power lines were knocked down at Poplar and Holmes, and a billboard was knocked down at Interstate 240 and Covington Pike from straight line winds.

Numerous trees were knocked down on Sierra Street and at Kirby and Summer Avenue, power lines were knocked down at Poplar and Holmes, and a billboard was knocked down at Interstate 240 and Covington Pike from straight line winds.

Straight line winds knocked a railroad crossing arm down on a power line at Poplar Avenue and Mendenhall Road. In addition, a power line was knocked down at Walnut Grove Road at Baptist East Hospital.

Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees north of Highway 70 and along and south of Old Brownsville Road. Downed trees blocked Billy Meyer Road in North Bartlett. Some power lines were also knocked down.

Several mobile homes were blown off of their foundation just east of the Memphis International Airport. Some trees were also knocked down. One tree limb fell on a power line and started a fire to a house in East Memphis. Another large tree fell down and damaged a home in the Midtown section of Memphis.

Shelby County was hit hard by a downburst wind event. Numerous trees, power lines and power poles were blown down. Some of the trees fell on houses producing some major damage. At least 20 buildings collapsed. Numerous homes and buildings were damaged and a few were destroyed. Among the damaged buildings was the Gibson Guitar Factory in downtown Memphis. One person was killed when a tree fell on his house crushing him. Over 300,000 homes in the county were without electricity. Most were without power for anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks. Several people will killed due to post storm related issues such as carbon monoxide poisoning from improperly using generators.

A couple of trees fell on some power lines and a car.

Some trees and power lines were blown down.

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

A few power lines were blown down.

A powerful arctic front swept through the Mid-South during the afternoon and evening on December 22nd. Temperatures dropped as much as 20 degrees in the first hour after the frontal passage. As temperatures plummeted rain changed to sleet and snow and quickly accumulated on area roads. A flash freeze occurred which resulted in very hazardous driving across West Tennesee with numerous accidents.

A potent closed upper level low tracked across the region as a powerful cold front moved through the Mid-South. A large area of heavy winter precipitation developed across the Mid-South. Snow and sleet amounts ranged from 1 to 2 inches across southern West Tennessee to as much as 8 inches across parts of Northwest Tennessee.

Severe thunderstorms associated with a bow echo and separate Derecho caused widespread wind damage and a few marginally severe hail reports during the evening and overnight hours of May 27th. The storms severely impacted Shelby County. Winds downed over 480 trees across the county, with over 100 buildings damaged (many from falling trees). Over 180,000 people were without power. It took over a week for all power to be restored.

A potent late fall storm system brought strong southerly winds to portions of southeast Tennessee that knocked a few trees and power lines down during the early afternoon hours of November 28th.

A warm front was located across Southern Arkansas and Central Mississippi during the day on February 20th, 2015. Overrunning precipitation spread north of the front beginning in the morning. Since arctic air was already in place, the precipitation first fell in the form of sleet and snow. However, the sleet and snow quickly changed over to freezing rain. The freezing rain continued for the majority of the day into the evening before changing to rain during the early morning hours of February 21st, 2015. A quarter of an inch of ice fell across West Tennessee. In addition, less than an inch of snow and sleet accumulated. Roads became hazardous and numerous accidents occurred as a result. Two deaths and two injuries occurred from the car accidents. Some trees and power lines also fell producing power outages.

An arctic cold front pushed into the Mid-South during the day on March 2nd, 2014. Precipitation was slow to move out as the front stalled along the Interstate 40 corridor. Thunder occurred and heavy rain produced some flash flooding. The fast intruding airmass changed the rain to freezing rain, sleet and snow by the evening across much of West Tennessee. Major ice accumulations of a quarter to a half inch of ice occurred across Northwest Tennessee. Between two to five inches of sleet fell across the same area. Further south, along the Interstate 40 corridor, a sharp gradient occurred due to the location of the front. Temperatures dropped to 30-31 degrees immediately behind the front while just south of the front temperatures remained between 32-33 degrees. As a result, areas that dropped below freezing saw up to a quarter inch of ice and up to 3 inches of sleet. The areas that stayed 32 degrees saw only a trace up to a tenth of an inch of ice, sleet, or snow. This resulted in big differences between accumulations in some counties. For example, Shelby Forest in Northwest Shelby County received a quarter of an inch of ice and up to 2 inches of sleet while Germantown in Southeast Shelby County saw only trace amounts of ice in the trees. The winter precipitation tapered off during the early morning hours of March 3rd. The ice, sleet, and snow accumulations produced hazardous roads resulting in numerous accidents. Power lines and trees fell due to heavy ice accumulations as well resulting in major power outages. Some structural damage occurred such as roofs collapsing due to the weight of the ice and sleet.

A low pressure system tracked from the Gulf of Mexico to Northern Alabama during the day on February 4, 2014. Precipitation spread northward during the morning hours and since temperatures were already below freezing and stayed below freezing, the precipitation fell in the form of sleet or freezing rain. Some thunder occurred as well. A quarter of an inch up to around a half inch of ice fell in a corridor from Shelby Forest in Northwest Shelby County to Martin. The ice accumulations fell on top of what occurred two days prior in many locations. Trees and power lines fell as a result of the ice causing power outages. Roads were hazardous to travel and several accidents were reported. Meanwhile in areas where temperatures remained above freezing, training occurred across portions of West Tennessee as a band of moderate to heavy rain developed resulting in continuous rain over the same area. As a result, flash flooding occurred and several roads had to be closed.

An arctic cold front plunged into the Mid-South on February 2nd, 2014. The front stalled out as an area of low pressure developed along the front. As a result...precipitation continued for several hours across much of Northwest Tennessee as temperatures plunged below freezing. Precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain and sleet. Ice accumulations in excess of a quarter of an inch fell along a corridor from Shelby Forest in Northwest Shelby County to Union City. Some locations in Lauderdale, Dyer, and Obion Counties received as much as a half inch of ice. Trace amounts of sleet fell as well. Trees and power lines fell due to the ice accumulations. Roads became hazardous and numerous accidents occurred.

An arctic cold front pushed into Northwest Tennessee during the evening of December 5th, 2013. Widespread rain was already occurring, due to the combination of abundant mid-level moisture, an enhanced upper level jet and an upper level disturbance moving through the area. As a result of the cold front, temperatures plummeted and turned rain over to freezing rain and sleet across Northwest Tennessee. The wintry precipitation tapered off during the evening hours on December 6th, 2013. Total sleet amounts ranged from just a trace of sleet, roughly from a Memphis to Jackson line, to greater than one and a half inches across Lake County. Just southeast of the heavy sleet accumulations, a corridor of heavy ice accumulations occurred. The corridor, including locations such as Ripley, Dyersburg, Martin and Paris, received greater than a quarter inch of ice. South of this corridor, around a tenth of an inch of ice fell. The wintry precipitation created hazardous travel. However most of the accumulations occurred on trees, power lines, and elevated surfaces. As a result, a few trees and power lines fell due to the ice.

An upper level disturbance moved through the Mid-South January 15th into January 16th, 2013. Temperatures remained near or below freezing following another upper level disturbance that moved through on January 14th, 2013. As a result, precipitation from the disturbance that moved through on January 15th and 16th fell predominately in the form of freezing rain. Ice accumulations of a tenth to a quarter inch fell in many locations. However, most of the accumulations occurred on trees and power lines. Some of which were knocked down. Roads remained wet due to warm ground temperatures. Only bridges and overpasses became iced over due to them being elevated. In addition, colder air filtered into extreme Northwest Tennessee as the disturbance pushed east. This allowed freezing rain to change over to snow briefly before ending. Snow accumulations up to an inch occurred across Lake County. Some roads became snow covered as a result producing hazardous travel. One car accident occurred which produced one minor injury.

A powerful upper level low pressure system tracked across the Mid-South into the Ohio Valley the night of December 25th, 2012 into the morning of December 26th, 2012. The system brought snow and gusty winds to much of West Tennessee. Snow accumulations ranged from one to four inches across extreme West Tennessee, mainly northwest of a Bartlett to Martin, Tennessee line. The gusty winds knocked down trees and power lines. Roads were hazardous and a few accidents occurred as a result. One fatality occurred from icy roads.

A powerful Mesoscale Convective system developed over Missouri during the morning hours of June 11, 2012. The complex moved southeast into the Mid-South during the afternoon and early evening resulting in numerous reports of damaging winds. There were also a few reports of large hail and flash flooding.

Strong high pressure quickly built into the Mid-South behind a strong area of low pressure located over the Ohio Valley during the afternoon hours on February 1st, 2011. Strong gradient winds occurred across the area as a result. Trees and power lines were knocked down and roof damage occurred to a few buildings across West Tennessee.

A cold front moved through the Mid-South during the early morning hours of October 26th, 2010. Strong gradient winds occurred ahead of the front which caused some trees and power lines to fall. Meanwhile, a couple of severe thunderstorms developed along the front. The storms produced damaging winds.

The Mid-South had a favorable set-up for winter weather during the time frame of January 28th-January 30th, 2010. A cold front moved through the area on January 27th allowing cold arctic air to filter into the region behind the front. Meanwhile, a powerful low pressure system developed over the Southwestern United States. The system pushed east into Texas and eventually in the Lower Mississippi Valley bringing abundant moisture to the area. Precipitation, mainly in the form of freezing rain, began over Northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel during the late evening hours of January 28th. The precipitation spread east during the morning of January 29th and became heavier producing a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow over much of the Mid-South with the exception of extreme southern portions of the Mid-South. As the air cooled further, precipitation switched to all snow. However, temperatures began to warm during the afternoon and evening hours changing precipitation back to freezing rain, sleet or just rain. Precipitation tapered off to freezing drizzle or flurries by the early morning hours of January 30th. The winter weather produced treacherous roads which caused many accidents. In addition, accumulations of ice produced numerous downed trees and power lines resulting in many power outages. Snow accumulations ranged from an inch across Southwest Tennessee to eight inches across Northwest Tennessee. Ice accumulations ranged from a trace across Northwest Tennessee to up to an inch across the southern tier of counties in West Tennessee.

A strong low pressure system moved northeast from Southern Missouri during the day on February 11, 2009. As the low pressure system moved northeast, a trailing cold front pushed east across the area. Strong gradient winds behind the cold front knocked down numerous trees and power lines. Other minor roof and sign damage occurred as well.

Precipitation ahead of a warm front fell in the form of freezing rain and sleet during the evening hours of January 5th, 2009 into the early morning hours of January 6th, 2009. Ice accumulations ranged from a tenth of an inch to a quarter of an inch in the area of extreme West Tennessee. Trees and power lines were covered and some power outages occurred. Roads were slick and several accidents were reported.

Hurricane Katrina had weakened to a tropical storm when it reached West Tennessee. The front porch of a house was torn off in Covington (Tipton County). A satellite dish was torn from the roof of a house and a camper trailer had some windows broken in Covington as well. Six transformers were blown in Fayette County. A section of a wall at the Garnertown Super Speedway (Henderson County) collapsed due to the rain and the wind. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down. One tree fell on a McNairy County Sheriff Department car near Rose Creek. Another tree fell on a home in Bartlett (Shelby County). Three to five inches of rain fell across the area which flooded some roads. Overall more than 100,000 cutomers lost power.