1909 tornado outbreak

The listing is U.S.-centric, with greater and more consistent information available for U.S. tornadoes. On March 21-22, there were 108 tornadoes that impacted several states most focused across Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama. 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. The desperately injured are: R. H. Thompson, a son and daughter of Mrs. Money, Hiram Prince and Prof. R. S. Ballen. The path length was estimated based on a beginning point in the Bushtown area and end point just past Algood. The deadliest tornado touched down just south of the Tennessee-Mississippi state line in Desoto County and tracked east-northeast for about 125 miles (201km) across Shelby, Fayette, Hardeman, Chester, Henderson and Decatur Counties. The storm was about two miles south of Alexandria, and the following farmers had their barns demolished entirely or unroofed: James Dinwiddle, J. S. Turner, J. D. Griffith, Oby Jenkins, G. G. Gibbs, Vick Groom, Bob Vannatta, John Midgett (two), Mort Foutch, and Hanison Self. The Bee Springs tornado touched down in northernmost Limestone County, Alabama, before crossing the into Lincoln and Giles Counties in Tennessee. Columbia, Tenn., April 20. The desperately injured are: R. H. Thompson, a son and daughter of Mrs. Money, Hiram Prince and Prof. R. S. Ballen. The F-scale rating, path length, path width, and injuries are all estimated from the reported damage in the Nashville American, indicating the tornado began near Decaturville, moved through Perryville, and ended northeast of Linden. Several of the injured people who later died were plantation workers. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Thousands of trees were downed and cattle were killed. Eight-year-old boy of Paulina Farris, colored, Centreville. Damage was noted 1 mile N of Franklin. 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. The home of Wilson Estes was also destroyed, together with the livery barn of Russell Estes, owner of Primm Springs Hotel. Thousands of dollars worth of property completely ruined. The total damage cannot be accurately stated, but it will go into the thousands of dollars in this section. Mr. Brinkley's house was carried from its foundations, as was a newly completed house of J. 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. Another tornado or downburst later struck near Monterey in eastern Putnam County, as the Nashville American reported "one of the worst wind storms in the history of the town" unroofed houses and barns, but the description of the damage is unclear whether a tornado or downburst was the cause. The storm seems to have entered the county from the southern side, passing between this place and Tennessee City. Tornado destroyed up to nine homes and hit buildings in. [3] However, the 1909 outbreak did not produce any F5 tornadoes on the Fujita scale; only one such event occurred in Tennessee on April 16, 1998. Thirty-six serious injuries were reported in the newspapers across both counties, with numerous other more minor injuries, so the total of 70 injuries shown by Grazulis was kept. And five days later, Mrs. Marlin died from her injuries at a Nashville hospital. - The windstorm in this county Thursday night was probably the worst in its history. Greatest damage and the most horrible loss of life occurred in the community between Bunker Hill and Bryson, but the destruction was by no means confined to one place. One-half of the house where Attorney J. Among the towns affected were Horn Lake, Mississippi, where about half of the fatalities were recorded, and Whitehaven, Tennessee, where the tornado damaged 30 homes. 22 others lost their lives that fateful night across Middle Tennessee in tornadoes that struck Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Wilson, Grundy, and Fentress Counties. Damage: However, the party living in this was away. April 29, 1909 Tornado Outbreak. Many Lives and Much Property Lost in Giles County. The barn of William Gillam was blown down and his house twisted. [2], The April 1909 outbreak was part of an active and deadly year nationally for tornadoes. As soon as neighbors could be informed of the disaster, they hastened to the relief of the suffering. The village of Harms, five miles west of Fayetteville, was almost completely destroyed. A large warehouse and storehouse were wrecked. Their bodies were recovered the next morning at about daylight. 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. Only one member of this large family escaped unhurt. 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. There were also numerous reports of livestock killed by flying debris. A heavy storm raged here throughout the night. Almost every dwelling was rendered unsafe. A force of men from Scott and Morgan counties under the road overseers, cleared the road on May 3rd. 6 Feb. 2021. 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. I call upon all persons in this community who will contribute to this object to leave contributions at either of the banks. Show. SHAMBURGER (2016): Despite the complete destruction of the home in Humphreys County as reported by the Nashville American, the tornado was not included in Grazulis' book Significant Tornadoes 1600-1991. The stock barn of Rural home Stock farm was torn to pieces, and there were many other houses, barns, and outhouses destroyed. - A terrific rain and wind storm swept this county last night and many reports of widespread damage and destruction are being received. GRAZULIS: Moved ENE from 4 miles SW of Nolensville, passing south of Smyrna, just north of Walterhill and ending near Statesville. The deadliest January tornadoes on record. 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. Between the Wilson turnpike and Nolensville Pike for a distance of seven miles and half mile wide a number of houses are destroyed. The house of Judge Lewis was also destroyed and several other houses damaged beyond repair. These pictures show the damage in Centerville in Hickman County where there were 9 deaths and 32 injuries. Will McGrew's family consisted of ten. Therefore, the Franklin County damage (at least F2) and Grundy County damage (F1) were combined into this entry and added to the NWS Nashville tornado database. Tornado Outbreak of April 29, 1909 (The following newspaper article was transcribed from The Pulaski Citizen of May 6, 1909.) - 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. F. H. Hickerson, in the mercantile business, suffered quite a loss. FROM THE WILLIAMSON HERALD NEWSPAPER: The second tornado that night struck at 11:15 p.m. about four miles southwest of Nolensville. This massive tornado then passed into Lincoln County through the northern suburbs of Fayetteville before lifting northeast of Fayetteville. The old McGavock home is wrecked. All NOAA. It traveled through the Conway Community, destroying the local public school, Lancaster explained. From there, it crossed over to Columbia Avenue, where it completely wrecked everything along both sides of the pike, from Winstead Hill to the area just adjacent to Battle Ground Academy. 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. The old McGavock home is wrecked. - M. C. NORTHINGTON, Mayor.". Due to the proximity to the county border, this tornado likely began in Overton County, but the article does not mention any damage to confirm this. Mr. McNutt, wife and three children, near Fayetteville. [4], List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks, "Tornadoes, with Special Reference to Those That Have Occurred in Tennessee", "A tornado climatology of middle Tennessee (1830-2003)", "The Forgotten F5: The Lawrence County Supercell During the Middle Tennessee Tornado Outbreak of 16 April 1998", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tornado_outbreak_of_late-April_1909&oldid=1076670277, Tornado destroyed two homes about 7mi (11km) south of, Tornado transported a tank weighing 1,300. C. H. Underhill had a considerable loss, but it is covered by insurance. J. M. Colston and wife, near Fayetteville. At least fifty other persons sustained more or less serious injuries, and the recovery of three is doubtful. A gulch just west of the town evidently broke the force so that no serious damage has resulted. One person was killed near Nolensville and another near Walterhill. About 75 homes were damaged or destroyed at Centerville, and losses totaled over $100,000. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Some homes were reportedly destroyed in six counties further to the ENE, but tornadoes there are not confirmable. The timbers in front of the hotel were laid waste, some of which fell on the hotel, doing considerable damage to the building. 11 deaths were recorded in the Missouri storm, 5 near Texas City and 29 along the Alabama-Tennessee state line. W. C. Greer lost his large barn and two mail hacks. The tornado destroyed homes on at least three farms and killed an elderly man and a child in separate homes. FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, MAY 4 1909, PAGE 5, "THREE CHURCHES DESTROYED": ALEXANDRIA, Tenn., May 3. Others moved to towns like Elkton, which is the closest incorporated town to the area, Lancaster said. A damage rating of at least F2 intensity seems likely based on the newspaper descriptions. Despite the significant damage, death and injuries, this tornado was not included in Grazulis' book Significant Tornadoes. GRAZULIS: Moved NE from just over the Alabama line, crossing extreme SE Giles County to 5 miles NW of Fayetteville. 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. A portion of the residence of Mrs. Alice Estes was blown away. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. The storm extended over many states inflicting damage on widely scattered communities from the Great Lakes to the Gulf. A New Life Of The Author, By Mr. Mallet|Francis Bacon, Personality Dynamics: A Biosocial Approach|G. 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. At the same time and place, Mrs. Thad Reese, who was a sister of Mrs. Guffey, with her two children, lost their lives, making seven deaths at this one house. Trees were twisted in two and hurled great distances. Will Hudson, another farmer near Charlotte, lost his barn, and had several head of stock crippled by the storm. This is a list of significant tornadoes that have touched down in Maury County since 1900. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. As it moved into Williamson County it eventually passed just south of Franklin causing 8 deaths and 11 injuries. These pictures show the damage in Centerville in Hickman County where there were nine deaths and 32 injuries. The storm seems to have entered the county from the southern side, passing between this place and Tennessee City. Track of Cyclone a Mile Wide and Vast Damage Done": MURFREESBORO, Tenn., April 30. The missing are Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stevens, whose home was torn to pieces. The listing is U.S.-centric, with greater and more consistent information available for U.S. tornadoes. The tornado continued into Giles County where nine more people lost their lives. 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 timber for 250 yards wide in the path of this tornado is down for many miles. B. Barnes'. Col. Pendergrass' residence was blown from its foundation. In addition to those killed outright many were more or less seriously injured. Striking the residence of Prof. W. H. Hooks it blew away all of his residence except the kitchen, his stable, outbuildings and shade trees. Robert Barnes and wife, near Fayetteville. Reports from farmers are that crops will have to be planted over again. Telephone wires are down and roads are in bad conditions. NWS Following is a partia (?) W. S. McLaurine's baby were also killed. A horse owned by Rev. The dwelling of Lon Dowell was unroofed, and the house of Will Hickman was blown fifty yards and caught fire and was consumed. A tornado destroyed 23 homes and damaged a depot and a hotel in Decherd. Gibbons, of this place, was killed while eating. NWS This tornado appears to be the same tornado that struck Decaturville and Perryville in Decatur County, which crossed the Tennessee River before moving across central Perry County. The second highest number of fatalities occurred from an F-3 tornado with winds of 158 miles per hour or higher that ravaged Hickman and Williamson counties. The late-April 1909 tornado outbreak was a deadly tornado outbreak that affected much of the central and Southern United States between April 29 and May 1, 1909. So far as reported, no lives were lost, but on the farm of Mrs. Charles Ward all of the outhouses were blown away and a Mr. Gannon and his wife were injured. From Conway eastward to the county line, and even beyond through Lincoln County a wide path of destruction and desolation was swept through a prosperous and happy farming community. Coming as it did near midnight, when the people generally were asleep, many barely escaped in their night clothes. 22 people were killed here in Giles County from this tornado. A number of residences were badly damaged and business houses unroofed, the rain destroying almost the entire stock of John Jewell. Wires all down everywhere and communication with the country cut off. Affecting particularly the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys, it killed over 150 people, 60 of them in the U.S. state of Tennessee alone. Ten homes were destroyed. Will Ross Lackey, Jr., and Esq. Sorry, the location you searched for was not found. A thorough reading of the Nashville American, Nashville Tennessean, and Pulaski Citizen newspaper articles for several days after the tornado outbreak indicates 22 deaths occurred in Giles County and 9 deaths occurred in Lincoln County, for a total of 31 deaths from this tornado. FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, MAY 1 1909, PAGE 2, section "NUMBER OF HOUSES WRECKED - Cookeville and Surrounding Territory in the Path of the Storm": COOKEVILLE, Tenn., April 30 - A storm of cyclonic effects struck this city last night about 1 o'clock. Nashville, TN500 Weather Station RoadOld Hickory, TN 37138615-754-8500Comments? Eight-year-old boy of Paulina Farris, colored, Centreville. Intensity was unclear but probably F2 based upon descriptions. Greatest damage and the most horrible loss of life occurred in the community between Bunker Hill and Bryson, but the destruction was by no means confined to one place. of those most seriously hurt: Esq. The three churches - the Cumberland, the Methodist and the Baptist - also the schoolhouse, were blown down and destroyed. SHAMBURGER (2016): Despite the death of the child and significant damage to the two homes in Perry County, this tornado was not included in Grazulis' book Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991. April 29, 1909 Tornado Outbreak. GRAZULIS: Moved ENE from somewhere west of Shipps Bend to north of Clovercroft. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Just like the previous storm, it caused widespread property damage. Many Nolensville residents said it was the worst storm to ever strike there -- even worse than the notorious cyclone of 1900, which had cut a path only a few hundred yards wide. (Bud) Hardy, Mrs. Louie Gordon, who was living with her mother, Mrs. Eliza Wilkinson, was cut and bruised about the face and arm. Most of the land will have to be returned and planted. A large number of cattle and hogs were killed and telephonic communication south of the town has been entirely cut off. Brave men bared their backs to the chilly rain to provide wraps for suffering women and children; and worked through the dreary hours till daylight, searching for the dead and endeavoring to relieve the suffering of survivors. - 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. The two main outbreaks alone were responsible for at least 145 of these tornadoes. The tornado outbreak this week featured more than 400 tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings that spanned nearly two-dozen states. Special thanks to Sam Shamburger from the National Weather Service office in Nashville, who did extensive research on this tornado outbreak. The most notable result was the destruction of the Web & Crawford Planing Mill. The damage in town is slight compared with the country. US Dept of Commerce It is impossible at this time to estimate the damage. At this time it is impossible to ascertain the damage and loss of life to stock; no lives so far reported. Affecting particularly the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys, it killed over 150 people, 60 of them in the U.S. state of Tennessee alone. - 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. GRAZULIS: Twenty-three homes were destroyed, and a hotel and depot were unroofed at Decherd. W. S. McLaurine's baby were also killed. 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. 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 Bee Spring Church was destroyed and many graves in the cemetery are the resting places of those killed that fateful day. Here is an opportunity in my judgement, for an exhibition of true Christian benevolence. Current Hazards. Fayetteville, Tenn., April 30. 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 30, 1909. 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. One brick home was completely demolished. Mrs. Hughes' house was torn into kindling wood, but she was not at home at the time. Dr. Barger lost five of his six barns, and the merchants suffered much loss from their business houses being unroofed. Damage: J. D. Butler's house was damaged considerably, and the Methodist Church, South, had part of the roof blown away. Four people are known to be dead and two are missing, supposed to have been blown away as their home was demolished. The writer went across the country to Sulphur Fork, following it up, and through Charlotte, on the west side of town. Two of the couple's sons were blown over a 20-foot bluff and into a nearby creek. Damage: - 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. Fayetteville was not in the pathway of the cyclone, but was near it. The residence of Rush Brown, four miles from town, was razed to the ground and Mrs. Brown dangerously injured by the falling of the roof. The damage in town is slight compared with the country. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. This is the first storm of the kind that ever visited this section, although in 1878 much timber was blown down. But several hundred dollars will be needed for relief work and the more fortunate should respond liberally. FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, May 1 1909, PAGE 4, "RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Mrs. Berry (sic) Prosser, near Fayetteville; fatally injured. Coming as it did near midnight, when the people generally were asleep, many barely escaped in their night clothes. Columbia, Tenn., April 20. J. M. Colston and wife, near Fayetteville. From the foot of the mountain, near Wonder Cave, half way to the top, two-thirds of the large trees are down. April 20, 1909: A windstorm "of great cyclonic power" caused $15,000 of damage in Putnam County. Much of the land was washed. 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. The parent supercell thunderstorm continued on to produce additional tornadoes in Scott County. The old Henry Wade residence, a two-story frame buildings, was demolished, and also several cabins on the place. 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. Tornadoes in the United States 1950-2019 These are some notable tornadoes, tornado outbreaks, and tornado outbreak sequences that have occurred in North America . No other fatalities are reported from this town although barns and outbuildings were swept away by the fierce assault of the storm. FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, MAY 1 1909, PAGE 12, "ON THE MOUNTAIN": MONTEAGLE, Tenn., April 30 - Much damage was done in this section by the storm of last night. Others are not expected to recover. Two people were killed and 20 injured in that second storm. One of the heaviest and hardest rains followed by a hail storm; hundreds of trees blown down and nearly all orchards ruined. J. 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. Mrs. Will Adcock and her daughter are reported killed, but not verified. Just a few rods east of the McGrew place stood the home of Bud Guffey. The most lives were lost in the Bee Spring community of Giles County. His entire family was wiped out of existence. National Weather Service April 29, 1909 Tornado Outbreak Weather.gov> Nashville, TN> April 29, 1909 Tornado Outbreak Current Hazards Outlooks Submit a Storm Report Decision Support Hazardous Weather Outlook Detailed Hazards Local Storm Reports (Text) Local Storm Reports (Graphical) Severe Weather Mode Current Conditions Surface Observations Satellite 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. Web. Six people were killed in Hickman County, along a track through Shipps Bend, Centerville, and Little Tot. This historical footage of Oklahoma's worst-ever tornado outbreak was assembled using News 9's on-air broadcast along with storm tracker footage and some images/interviews with viewers. Thousands of trees were downed and cattle were killed. Did the tornado hit Gatlinburg Tennessee? This week marks a decade since the "Super Outbreak" of tornadoes April 25-28, 2011, an unprecedented swarm of tornadoes that tore through the South. One negro family, Nancy Smith and two children lost their lives in the wreckage of their little home, and one of Till Bledsoe's children was killed. Based on all this information, the path location was adjusted to the south of Franklin, with the path width added as 300 yards based on reports in the Nashville American.

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