Please select one of the following: Nashville (KOHX) Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), Hopkinsville, KY (KHPX) Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), Hytop, AL (KHTX) Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), Columbus, MS (KGWX) Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), National Radar Standard Radar (low bandwidth), Southern Mississippi Valley Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), Central Great Lakes Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), Southeast Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), State of Tennessee and Middle TN Daily Climate, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Bud) Hardy, Mrs. Louie Gordon, who was living with her mother, Mrs. Eliza Wilkinson, was cut and bruised about the face and arm. One of the saddest stories was of two brothers who in the Hillsboro/Leipers Fork area who were blown over a 20-foot bluff and into a nearby creek, according to the Nashville American newspaper. The Bee Spring community after the tornado was never quite the same and never really recovered. Mrs. Speight, one mile from Charlotte, suffered a severe loss. The path of the cyclone at this point is about 300 yards wide, and was accompanied by a heavy rain and thunder and electrical display. One of the heaviest and hardest rains followed by a hail storm; hundreds of trees blown down and nearly all orchards ruined. Ward's Mill, one of the oldest country mills in the country, was blown bodily into Stones River. FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, MAY 4 1909, PAGE 5, "THREE CHURCHES DESTROYED": ALEXANDRIA, Tenn., May 3. 6 Feb. 2021. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The storm extended over many states inflicting damage on widely scattered communities from the Great Lakes to the Gulf. Near Cross Roads, one man was killed and two more people were severely injured (F2) before the tornado lifted somewhere northeast of that community, a distance of roughly 20 miles. FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, MAY 1 1909, PAGE 4, "DEKALB COUNTY": ALEXANDRIA, Tenn., April 30 - A destructive wind of high velocity accompanied with much lightning and the largest hail ever known here struck the section of the country from Statesville to Smith Fork, traveling east. The half-mile wide tornado moved across the Brewster Community causing two injuries (F2), then passed just south of Rugby into Scott County. But for the fact that the country is hilly and in places thinly settled the destruction would have been even greater. (Bud) Hardy, Mrs. Louie Gordon, who was living with her mother, Mrs. Eliza Wilkinson, was cut and bruised about the face and arm. A special thanks to the Nashville National Weather Service office and Lead Forecaster Sam Shamburger for his research on this tornado outbreak. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The dwelling of Lon Dowell was unroofed, and the house of Will Hickman was blown fifty yards and caught fire and was consumed. One of the saddest stories took place at Leiper's Fork. - A terrific cyclone passed through a portion of Maury, Giles, Hickman and Williamson Counties last night, and as a result thirty-five or forty known dead and a hundred or more injured, some seriously. In the end, this first tornado, an F3, cut a path 45-miles long through Hickman, Maury, and Williamson counties. J. D. Butler's house was damaged considerably, and the Methodist Church, South, had part of the roof blown away. This particular cyclone began its work of destruction in the neighborhood of Conway, though several barns and tenant houses were blown down west of that place. after celebrating, Driver dead after Maryland tanker explosion, Ja Morant investigated by NBA after Instagram post, How NIL will affect local high school athletes, The right thing to do: College softball players, Forsberg, Giannis join Nashville SC ownership group, Ja Morant accused of making threatening statement, Arrest warrants issued for projected NFL draft pick, Best athletic wear for kids joining baseball and, How to watch all the Oscar-nominated movies in style, Best smart home devices for older users, according, 5 reported dead after severe weather in Kentucky, Rollover crash cleared on I-65N, injuries reported, Man hit, killed after celebrating birthday in Nashville, Driver dead after MD tanker explosion, fire, Ja Morant investigated by NBA over Instagram post, More than 21K NES customers without power, Downed power lines cause road closure in Goodlettsville, 1 killed amid turbulence event on business jet, Straight line winds damage buildings in Waverly, Portions of Calif. home hang over cliff after landslide, BBB: Beware of Storm Chasers in Middle TN, WATCH: Carjacking suspect caught after wild chase, Man dies after being hit by metal carport in Kentucky, Highest wind speeds from Fridays severe storms, Parent threatens teacher over book assignments, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. GRAZULIS: Moved NE near "Sango," 8 miles ESE of Clarksville. The total damage cannot be accurately stated, but it will go into the thousands of dollars in this section. Please select one of the following: Nashville (KOHX) Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), Hopkinsville, KY (KHPX) Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), Hytop, AL (KHTX) Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), Columbus, MS (KGWX) Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), National Radar Standard Radar (low bandwidth), Southern Mississippi Valley Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), Central Great Lakes Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), Southeast Local Standard Radar (low bandwidth), State of Tennessee and Middle TN Daily Climate, Elkton Story Mapper - Bee Springs Tornado, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It eventually passed just south of Franklin causing eight deaths and eleven injuries. And then coming through Bee Spring destroying homes and families and a local church here by the cemetery.. Just a few rods east of the McGrew place stood the home of Bud Guffey. 30. One-half of the house where Attorney J. In that general area, at least 55 were killed by tornadoes. SHAMBURGER (2017): Based on the Fentress County Gazette article, this damage appears to be yet another tornado produced by the same long track supercell that spawned numerous tornadoes from southeast of Memphis to Cookeville. The deadliest tornado outbreak ever in Middle Tennessee, and one of the worst tornado outbreaks in the history of the United States, struck the region from the evening hours on April 29, 1909, through the night and into the next day on April 30, 1909. For about one mile north of Florence the telegraph poles were twisted off and thrown across the N., C. & St. L. Railroad, which obstructed traffic for a considerable time last night. On account of the destitution which is reported to exist in the stricken district, Mayor Northington has issued the following statement: "Reports having reached me of the destitution occasioned by Thursday night's storm, on account of which scored of persons have lost all of their means and been rendered homeless, it becomes my duty to make the fact known in our citizens officially. A total of 22 people were killed in that area (Giles County), and seven near "Millville" (Lincoln County). Col. Pendergrass' residence was blown from its foundation. The cyclone wrecked the house and killed Mrs. McGrew and six children, while Mr. McGrew, a son and a baby escaped with serious injuries. FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, MAY 1 1909, PAGE 4, ALGOOD SECTION: The worst storm that has visited this section for thirty years passed over this section about midnight. But several hundred dollars will be needed for relief work and the more fortunate should respond liberally. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The missing are Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stevens, whose home was torn to pieces. On Lick Creek the house of Frank Hunter was badly wrecked and one member of his family blown for a short distance without serious injury. Following is a partia (?) No information is available farther to the east across the extremely rural area between Decherd and Monteagle, but based on newspaper reports and damage in Franklin and Grundy Counties all lining up in a straight line, the damage in both counties was almost certainly produced by the same tornado. - The house of Bush Brown, on Hurricane Creek, three miles from McEwen, was destroyed by a heavy wind last night. NWS Some North American outbreaks affecting the U.S. may only include tornado information from the U.S. - The little town of Smyrna was close to the path of a terrific storm that swept through this section last night, causing much damage to property, and it was miraculous that no lives were lost. and Mrs. W. S. McLaurine, Mrs. Ella King, widow of the late Mit King, collar bone broken, Hiram Usselton's baby, seriously, perhaps fatally hurt, George Hardy, son of T. J. FROM THE WILLIAMSON HERALD NEWSPAPER: The second tornado that night struck at 11:15 p.m. about four miles southwest of Nolensville. Much of the land was washed. All NOAA. The second F3 tornado flattened structures near Covington and Medina. But several hundred dollars will be needed for relief work and the more fortunate should respond liberally. Will McGrew's family consisted of ten. Mail service over Route No. The property loss will mount into the thousands. FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, MAY 1 1909, PAGE 12, "PERHAPS FATALLY HURT": McEWEN, Tenn., April 30. Only one member of this large family escaped unhurt. But nowhere was the loss of life greater or the destruction of property more complete than in Giles County. A latter report comes in from Hillsboro, a small place northwest of here that several people had been killed, however, this is not authentic. Damage: The tornado likely began in Humphreys County based on the information by Grazulis and the Nashville American. The timbers in front of the hotel were laid waste, some of which fell on the hotel, doing considerable damage to the building. His daughter, who had her leg broken, crawled to hear father's aid by the light of a flash of lightning and found him dying. "April 29, 1909 Tornado Outbreak." Undated. This tornado was reported to occur over 2 hours after the Dickson County tornado, so it does not appear they are part of the same tornado or were produced by the same supercell, although that is certainly possible if the reported time is incorrect. The farms lying on the hillsides are washed in deep gullies and the low land is completely flooded. The listing is U.S.-centric, with greater and more consistent information available for U.S. tornadoes. Tornadoes in the United States 1950-2019 These are some notable tornadoes, tornado outbreaks, and tornado outbreak sequences that have occurred in North America . April 29, 1909 Tornado Outbreak. Mrs. Brown was seriously if not fatally injured. This tornado likely continued into Logan County, Kentucky, but no information is available. As soon as neighbors could be informed of the disaster, they hastened to the relief of the suffering. However, descriptions of the damage appear to warrant at least an F2 rating, which was used here. James Marshall, a young man of about 20, was blown from the bed in an upstairs room and lodged in a tree about twenty-five feet away but escaped without injury. The property loss will mount into the thousands. In Tennessee, the town of Locke was mostly destroyed by the first F3 tornado. Hardest-hit areas were in and around Pulaski, Bryson and Fayetteville. The creeks are out of banks and all the farm work of the spring is practically lost. Following are some of the more serious losses: Lee Smith, house and barn; J. S. Bryan, house and barn; Werner Stevenson, house and barn; W. H. Watson, house and barn; Otha Young, house and barn; W. S. McLaurine, house and barn; Irby Scruggs, residence, outhouses and tenant houses; - barn escaped, Mrs. Eliza Wilkinson, residence; Hood Wilkinson, orchard, shop and barn, resident damaged, but not wrecked; T. J. Hardy, residence and barn; Ike Shapard, gin, The Scruggs' school house, near Conway, and the school house and church at Bee Spring were utterly swept away. The entire town of Statesville had severe downburst damage. The home of Mrs. Ward escaped any serious damage. The Tri-State Tornado occurred on March 18, 1925. Mrs. Welch and son, Byron, sustained slight injuries, the former being hit on the head and the latter had a gash cut in his cheek. It will amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The residence of J. M. Lews at that place was twisted entirely around, but it did not fall, but is in such a damaged condition that it will be necessary to tear it down. Many of the inhabitants here moved to Bryson, a few miles away, and that community grew a little bit larger. Shade trees and orchards suffered greatly. And the tornado also injured 70 people as it traveled through the county, Lancaster said. In addition to those killed outright many were more or less seriously injured. This list does not include F0 events. C. H. Underhill had a considerable loss, but it is covered by insurance. Franklin, Tenn., Apr. Fayetteville was not in the pathway of the cyclone, but was near it. Tennessee 225: Dive into the history of the Volunteer State. 11 deaths were recorded in the Missouri storm, 5 near Texas City and 29 along the Alabama-Tennessee state line. US Dept of Commerce A third son died two days later as a result of injuries sustained during the tornado. You can see his full report here. The strongest tornado traveled through Giles and Lincoln Counties. Although not specifically stated in the article, Mr. Henry Reed of Cross Roads died from his injuries per death certificate records. The total list of those killed in Giles County, so far as could be learned the day after the storm was eighteen white people and four negroes, making twenty two in all. Houses and barns with their contents, orchards, fences and timber make up a large list of valuable property much of which was literally blown out of existence in a few seconds. The home of Wilson Estes was also destroyed, together with the livery barn of Russell Estes, owner of Primm Springs Hotel. In addition, Grazulis did not include the part of this tornado's path in northwest Robertson County near Sadlersville, which was included here along with the reported one injury. SHAMBURGER (2016): The devastating and very large Decherd tornado, which was only given a few meager words in the book Significant Tornadoes by Tom Grazulis, began somewhere west of Owl Hollow in western Franklin County, then moved east-northeast passing about 1.3 miles north of Winchester, then plowing directly through Decherd. And those individuals are buried in the Bee Spring Cemetery that you see here today.. Tornado destroyed up to nine homes and hit buildings in. A thorough reading of newspaper articles came up with a total of 17 deaths and 43 injuries, with 9 deaths and 32 injuries in Hickman County and 8 deaths and 11 injuries in Williamson County. The poles were broken down and splintered and the wires were left in a tangled mass. The wind was from the southwest and first struck the west end of the city and blew down a number of houses in Bushtown, the negro part of the city. A large warehouse and storehouse were wrecked. Here is an opportunity in my judgement, for an exhibition of true Christian benevolence. It next struck the farm of Judge B. C. Batts, near Sadlersville, blew down his barn, his shade trees and other valuable timber, striking next the farm of Jervy Grubbs, where it demolished his tobacco barn, fences and other buildings; then struck the farm of Tom Sanders and his residence, barns and other buildings were destroyed. The house was completely torn to pieces. Besides the loss of property, which is now estimated at $100,000, seven known dead are reported, and injured. The writer went across the country to Sulphur Fork, following it up, and through Charlotte, on the west side of town. Damage: Eight-year-old boy of Paulina Farris, colored, Centreville. The tornado appears to have begun west of Aspen Hill in Giles County, not in Limestone County, Alabama, as Grazulis stated, then passed near Aspen Hill where it damaged homes and barns, through Conway where the school was destroyed, between Bunker Hill and Bryson, and through Bee Springs destroying numerous homes and the Bee Springs Church on Bee Springs Road about 1/3 mile south of Stevenson Road. Robert Barnes and wife, near Fayetteville. That tornado alone caused an estimated $100 million in damage and the loss of 33 lives, which was only a fraction of the total damage caused by the Super Outbreak. These are some notable tornadoes, tornado outbreaks, and tornado outbreak sequences that have occurred in North America. The timber for 250 yards wide in the path of this tornado is down for many miles. One person was killed near Nolensville and another near Walterhill. The tornado outbreak of late-April 1909 was a deadly tornado outbreak that affected much of the central and Southern United States between April 29 and May 1, 1909. A number of houses have been damaged by falling timber, one or two thrown off the foundations and one large two-story building completely demolished. This page was last edited on 12 March 2022, at 09:35. Mr. Brinkley's house was carried from its foundations, as was a newly completed house of J. The time of the tornado was adjusted to 8 PM and the path width added as 300 yards based on the newspaper articles in the Nashville American. Here is information to know, understand and remember; The annual average number of tornadoes reported in Tennessee grew from 11.3 for the 20-year period of 1980-1999 to 18.1 for 2000-2019. Others moved to towns like Elkton, which is the closest incorporated town to the area, Lancaster said. I call upon all persons in this community who will contribute to this object to leave contributions at either of the banks. All the houses there are damaged more or less, but no one was killed. Damage: [2], The April 1909 outbreak was part of an active and deadly year nationally for tornadoes. A force of men from Scott and Morgan counties under the road overseers, cleared the road on May 3rd. C. H. Whitney's barn, in the track of the storm, was blown down and Rural Carrier Morgan's horse was killed in the barn. As the storm moved eastward, it cut a path into the Southall community, causing major damage and dealing additional death blows. Miss Jennie Kelso, Fayetteville; killed by live electric light wire. Nashville, TN500 Weather Station RoadOld Hickory, TN 37138615-754-8500Comments? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) The deadliest tornado outbreak ever in Middle Tennessee struck the region from the evening hours of April 29, 1909, through the night and into the next day on April. The Alex Mitchell family of five in Hillsboro was also reportedly all killed, but this could not be confirmed. FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, MAY 1 1909, PAGE 10, "AT WATERTOWN, TENN.". Another family lost five or six members of its family, as well. Two more people may have died in rural areas near Fayetteville. For several minutes it was as bright as the glare of a noonday sun with this setting, the wind terrific in force and volume halted at no obstacle, and in its path it left an imprint on everything it touched. Some homes were reportedly destroyed in six counties further to the ENE, but tornadoes there are not confirmable. Homes were "obliterated" at "Bee Springs" and near "Millville." Dickson was left to the right of the storm's pathway, and fortunately little damage was done here. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. The town of Statesville, six miles from here, was struck last night by a tornado. The storm seems to have entered the county from the southern side, passing between this place and Tennessee City. Jim Cheat, a prosperous farmer near town, lost his barn, and had one very fine mule killed by the storm. FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, MAY 2 1909, PAGE 4, section FOUR DEATHS IN MONTGOMERY: CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., May 1. Damage: - The most horrible catastrophe ever known in Lincoln County was the cyclone which passed through the county last night about midnight, wrecking homes, destroying lives and injuring a large number of citizens. BEE SPRING, Tenn. (WKRN) On April 29th and 30th in 1909, Middle Tennessee suffered its deadliest tornado outbreak in history. The old McGavock home is wrecked. 30. A portion of the residence of Mrs. Alice Estes was blown away. Only one member of this large family escaped unhurt. - Dickson County was swept by a terrific storm last night, and as a result more than fifty houses lay wrecked today, and the damage to property will run far up into the thousands of dollars. Web. Mr. McNutt, wife and three children, near Fayetteville. Tornado destroyed six homes at Moreland. The strongest, an F-4 with winds 207 mph or higher traveled for 30 miles across Giles and Lincoln counties killing 31 people in all. Result of the Work of the Storm in Dickson County": DICKSON, Tenn., April 30. - Dickson County was swept by a terrible storm last night, and as a result more than fifty houses lay wrecked today, and the damage to property will run far into the thousands of dollars. Miss Jennie Kelso, Fayetteville; killed by live electric light wire. For a strip more than two miles in width along the railroad between here and Tennessee City, and on through that portion of the county traversed by the storm, scarcely a tree is left standing, but all lie as flat as if rolled over by some immense road roller. For a strip more than two miles in width along the railroad between here and Tennessee City, and on through that portion of the county traversed by the storm, scarcely a tree is left standing, but all lie as flat as if rolled over by some immense road roller. The stock barn of Rural home Stock farm was torn to pieces, and there were many other houses, barns, and outhouses destroyed. Multiple locations were found. The barn of Dr. Neely, representative from this county, was blown away. Jeff Dunnivant, a tenant on Irby Scruggs' place and his family escaped from the wreckage of their home with only slight injuries, but not a fragment of anything was left to the family, except the night clothes in which they were sleeping. Telephone wires are down and roads are in bad conditions. Affecting particularly the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys, it killed over 150 people, 60 of them in the U.S. state of Tennessee alone. J. M. Colston and wife, near Fayetteville. It will amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Houses and barns with their contents, orchards, fences and timber make up a large list of valuable property much of which was literally blown out of existence in a few seconds. It is reported that three white people are killed about two miles further down the trail of the cyclone, but this statement has not been authenticated. Will Ross Lackey, Jr., and Esq. It is thought that the dead and injured list will be increased by further reports. A few barns and other outhouses were totally destroyed, and a dwelling occupied by Sol Bates, near Linden, was utterly demolished, several members of his family being more or less hurt and one child was killed. The several cashiers will take charge of same several cashiers will take charge of same and see to it that it is property and judiciously distributed among those who are destitute. The cyclone followed the course of Dog Creek, a small stream close to the springs, and followed it until it came to the mouth of the hollow, when it entered the hollow and laid waste everything in its path. At this time it is impossible to ascertain the damage and loss of life to stock; no lives so far reported. Just like the previous storm, it caused widespread property damage. The house of Judge Lewis was also destroyed and several other houses damaged beyond repair. It is reported that one man is dead, but his name cannot be ascertained. This large tornado then passed 2 to 3 miles south of Nolensville, moved 1 mile northwest of Florence Station, passed over Wards Mill (also called Evans Mill or Nice Mill) around 4 miles southeast of Smyrna, then damaged homes and barns just south of Walter Hill. The largest national tornado outbreak was the Super Outbreak of April 26-28, 2011, which spawned more than 300 tornadoes across the eastern United States. Damage: The storm seemed to reach the proportions of a tornado at a late hour of the night, sweeping from northeast to southwest, carrying down many farm buildings, but fortunately it passed through a sparsely-settled section and in about twenty minutes it completely reversed its course, turning from the northeast to the southwest, and many of the buildings were blown back in the opposite direction. Henry Frate, colored, who lived on Finis Brown's farm, was so badly hurt that he may not recover. Both the Methodist and Christian churches are blown down; the homes of Will Tullass and James Marshall, both of which were beautiful country residences, are complete wrecks; the home of James Nolen is considerably damage, but not so bad as the others. The Evans Mills, on Stones River, one mile north of Florence, were blown into the river and destroyed. - A terrific cyclone passed through a portion of Maury, Giles, Hickman and Williamson Counties last night, and as a result thirty-five or forty known dead and a hundred or more injured, some seriously. The village of Harms, five miles west of Fayetteville, was almost completely destroyed. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, 5 reported dead after severe weather in Kentucky,, Rollover crash on I-65N in Davidson County leads, Man hit, killed on Old Hickory Blvd. The desperately injured are: R. H. Thompson, a son and daughter of Mrs. Money, Hiram Prince and Prof. R. S. Ballen. Fayetteville was not in the pathway of the cyclone, but was near it. It touched down during the dead of night between 10 and 11as it moved into Williamson County. Following are some of the more serious losses: Lee Smith, house and barn; J. S. Bryan, house and barn; Werner Stevenson, house and barn; W. H. Watson, house and barn; Otha Young, house and barn; W. S. McLaurine, house and barn; Irby Scruggs, residence, outhouses and tenant houses; - barn escaped, Mrs. Eliza Wilkinson, residence; Hood Wilkinson, orchard, shop and barn, resident damaged, but not wrecked; T. J. Hardy, residence and barn; Ike Shapard, gin, The Scruggs' school house, near Conway, and the school house and church at Bee Spring were utterly swept away.

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