FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, MAY 1 1909, PAGE 12, "PERHAPS FATALLY HURT": McEWEN, Tenn., April 30. - 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 old McGavock home is wrecked. - 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. Four-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Thompson, Totty's Bend. 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. Two persons were killed outright, James Stafford, an aged white man, who was taken 200 yards from his residence and his neck snapped, and a small colored child. WATERTOWN, Tenn., April 30. SHAMBURGER (2017): The path of this tornado, which touched down just south of where the Franklin tornado occluded near Clovercroft, was estimated to begin southwest of the Trinity Methodist Church southeast of Franklin. His entire family was wiped out of existence. The young son of J. L. Cox, who lives on Hervey Whitfield's farm in District No. Between the Wilson turnpike and Nolensville Pike for a distance of seven miles and half mile wide a number of houses are destroyed. 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. The total damage cannot be accurately stated, but it will go into the thousands of dollars in this section. BEE SPRING, Tenn. (WKRN) On April 29th and 30th in 1909, Middle Tennessee suffered its deadliest tornado outbreak in history. At Rudolphtown, which lies between Port Royal and Clarksville, one man was killed whose name has not been ascertained here. But several hundred dollars will be needed for relief work and the more fortunate should respond liberally. There have been. 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 most terrible cyclone in the history of Giles County struck with great fury between 11 and 12 o'clock Thursday night. In addition, the "old negro woman" killed "one-quarter mile west of Franklin" according to the Pulaski Citizen newspaper was actually killed, along with one of her children, on Carter's Creek Pike southwest of Franklin per the Nashville American newspaper. Please Contact Us. All missing people in Kentucky have been accounted for, Gov. 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. Weather.gov > Nashville, TN > April 29, 1909 Tornado Outbreak . At this time it is impossible to ascertain the damage and loss of life to stock; no lives so far reported. 1 could not continue on account of the wreckage of the roadways. National Weather Service The Sixth District schoolhouse, of Rutherford County, was blown a distance of fifteen or twenty feet and left standing without showing any visible results of great damage. Web. FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, May 1 1909, PAGE 4, "RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Henry Frate, colored, who lived on Finis Brown's farm, was so badly hurt that he may not recover. FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, MAY 2 1909, PAGE 5, "FALLING TIMBER": WILDER, Tenn., May 1. Col. Pendergrass' residence was blown from its foundation. Many Lives and Much Property Lost in Giles County. 30. Ward's Mill, one of the oldest country mills in the country, was blown bodily into Stones River. SHAMBURGER (2016): Based on the locations of damage reported by Grazulis and in the Pulaski Citizen, the Nashville American, and the Nashville Tennessean newspapers, the path of this tornado as plotted by Grazulis is incorrect, and is certainly oriented more east-northeastward similar to the other tornadoes on this day. Robert Barnes and wife, near Fayetteville. I call upon all persons in this community who will contribute to this object to leave contributions at either of the banks. 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. Other F4 recorded were reported in Missouri near Golden, in Illinois near Texas City, and in south-central Tennessee near Bee Springs, just north of the Alabama state line. The barn of William Gillam was blown down and his house twisted. Great injury was done forests. Sorry, the location you searched for was not found. Homes were "obliterated" at "Bee Springs" and near "Millville." It touched down during the dead of night between 10 and 11PM. The storm struck the county line just opposite Perryville, and traveled a northeast course, passing about five miles to the north of Linden. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. 30. Submit a Storm Report; Briefing Page; Outlooks; Hazardous Weather Outlook; Detailed Hazards; Local Storm Reports (Text) Local Storm Reports (Graphical) Severe Weather Mode; Current Conditions. GRAZULIS: Moved NE from 9 miles W of Dickson to Charlotte and on to Bellsburg. 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. Several other houses were blown down and a number of people injured. 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. Two people were killed and 20 injured in that second storm. Four houses are blown down in Franklin. Bud Guffey, his wife, and two chidlren. The two main outbreaks alone were responsible for at least 145 of these tornadoes. This would be typical of damage reports all along the storm route that night. The strongest tornado traveled through Giles and Lincoln Counties. Two more people may have died in rural areas near Fayetteville. Homes were destroyed in Marion, Arkansas, resulting in five deaths in Arkansas. John Lee's barn was blown over. It cut a huge path over a mile wide through the area. It was the deadliest known tornado outbreak to affect Tennessee until March 21, 1952, when 64 . - A terrific rain and wind storm swept this county last night and many reports of widespread damage and destruction are being received. The top of the house was blown off and Mrs. Cox was thrown by the wind into the garden a short distance away. The worst damage to houses is the home of Prof. J. M. Goulson, a good two-story house, completely ruined, but no loss of life, though to look at the ruins seems marvelous that the family escaped. The McConnico Church southeast of Franklin was also heavily damaged. 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. 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. 63 people lost their lives, and more than 200 were injured from. - 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. Tornado caused $60,000 in damage at Sidney. The listing is U.S.-centric, with greater and more consistent information available for U.S. tornadoes. The loss in timber alone in this section was placed at $100,000. Some North American outbreaks affecting the U.S. may only include tornado information from the U.S. About 75 homes were damaged or destroyed at Centerville, and losses totaled over $100,000. It began just before midnight and had destroyed three large sections of Zephyr by the early hours of the morning. However, descriptions of the damage appear to warrant at least an F2 rating, which was used here. 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. But nowhere was the loss of life greater or the destruction of property more complete than in Giles County. 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. 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. Some homes were reportedly destroyed in six counties further to the ENE, but tornadoes there are not confirmable. Mr. McNutt, wife and three children, near Fayetteville. A large warehouse and storehouse were wrecked. There were no additional fatalities from these tornadoes. The second F3 tornado flattened structures near Covington and Medina. P. M. Greenwood had a small house blown away. - April 29, at 8:15 p.m., Charlotte was visited with an electrical storm and tornado about 300 yards wide, taking all in its path. Most of the land will have to be returned and planted. "April 29, 1909 Tornado Outbreak." Undated. Contributions may be sent direct to Mr. Young or to the Citizen and we will forward to the relief committee. It went on record as an F2 tornado. The cyclone struck Rudolphtown about 8 o'clock and traveled in a northeasterly course. Web. 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. In Tennessee, the town of Locke was mostly destroyed by the first F3 tornado. The house of Judge Lewis was also destroyed and several other houses damaged beyond repair. At Leiper's Fork, in Williamson County, a mother and three children were killed in their home. B. Barnes'. of those most seriously hurt: Esq. The storm extended over many states inflicting damage on widely scattered communities from the Great Lakes to the Gulf. This tornado likely continued into Logan County, Kentucky, but no information is available. The desperately injured are: R. H. Thompson, a son and daughter of Mrs. Money, Hiram Prince and Prof. R. S. Ballen. 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The emergency is one which as charitable, sympathetic people, we should take prompt steps to alleviate. Late-April 1909 Tornado Outbreak - Confirmed Tornadoes - April 29 Event April 29 Event Read more about this topic: Late-April 1909 Tornado Outbreak, Confirmed Tornadoes Famous quotes containing the word event: " When we awoke, we found a heavy dew on our blankets. Please try another search. The rear flank downdraft of the parent supercell also caused significant damage up to 2 miles south of the tornado path, such as the numerous trees blown down across Winchester. A portion of the residence of Mrs. Alice Estes was blown away. The tornado is included here with an estimated F2 intensity and 2 injuries based on the destruction of the Bush Brown home south of McEwen. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. Special thanks to Sam Shamburger from the National Weather Service office in Nashville, who did extensive research on this tornado outbreak. In addition to those killed outright many were more or less seriously injured. 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. Several of the injured people who later died were plantation workers. 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. As soon as a message could be sent to Pulaski, local doctors and citizens hastened to the scene of disaster to aid as much as possible in the work of relief. The most terrible cyclone in the history of Giles County struck with great fury between 11 and 12 o'clock Thursday night. - A cyclone passed through this county last night about 10 o'clock, doing much damage to timber, fences, dwellings and barns, but so far as heard from only one life was lost, that being a little child about 6 years old. - The house of Bush Brown, on Hurricane Creek, three miles from McEwen, was destroyed by a heavy wind last night. Oscar Brown, a young son, was also seriously injured. Will Ross Lackey, Jr., and Esq. The lightning flashed incessantly, and all evidences indicated that a great storm was raging in the neighboring sections. Tornado destroyed up to nine homes and hit buildings in. 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. Mr. Parkes had a cow killed, fruit trees destroyed and barn blown down. This is only a partial report of the damage done sent in by telephone this morning. The Evans Mills, on Stones River, one mile north of Florence, were blown into the river and destroyed. A force of men from Scott and Morgan counties under the road overseers, cleared the road on May 3rd. "Storm's Dead Total 93." 10-18-1909, p. 2. Twenty-two others lost their lives that fateful night across Middle Tennessee in tornadoes that struck Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Wilson, Grundy, and Fentress Counties. Dickson was left to the right of the storm's pathway, and fortunately little damage was done here. 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. We hear that considerable damage was done in the south part of the county, that a large amount of timber was blown down near Gatewood Ford on Clear Fork and that the Tennessee Lumber and Coal Co.'s saw mill near the mouth of Crooked Creek was demolished. Questions? Following is a partia (?) Four-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Thompson, Totty's Bend. Damage: The stock barn of Rural home Stock farm was torn to pieces, and there were many other houses, barns, and outhouses destroyed. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Farther to the east, the homes of Mrs. Upchurch and Mr. McAdoo were damaged or destroyed northwest of Lascassas. 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. No other fatalities are reported from this town although barns and outbuildings were swept away by the fierce assault of the storm. And those individuals are buried in the Bee Spring Cemetery that you see here today.. J. D. Butler's house was damaged considerably, and the Methodist Church, South, had part of the roof blown away. Many narrow escaped from death are reported, but only one person is known to have been injured, an old lady, Mrs. Upchurch, but the extent of her injuries is not known FROM THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN, MAY 1 1909, PAGE 4, "SMYRNA IS STRUCK": SMYRNA, Tenn., April 30. 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. The plate glass show windows stood the shock, but a number of other smaller lights in the windows were broken. 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. No lives were lost, but live stock suffered greatly. You can see his full report here. April 29, 1909 Tornado Outbreak. SHAMBURGER (2016): Based on the reports in the Nashville American, the number of deaths and injuries cited by Grazulis is too low, and the reported 4 deaths and 50 injuries in Montgomery County were used here. One brick home was completely demolished. Their household effects are destroyed. SHAMBURGER (2016): Despite the significant destruction caused by this tornado in Cookeville and Algood, Grazulis did not include this tornado in his book Significant Tornadoes. When the tornado outbreak was over, at least 62 people had been killed across Middle Tennessee, and over 200 more were left injured. Fayetteville was not in the pathway of the cyclone, but was near it. Until late this afternoon it has been impossible to communicate with other towns throughout the country. 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. Only one member of this large family escaped unhurt. 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. 22 people were killed here in Giles County from this tornado. 22 others lost their lives that fateful night across Middle Tennessee in tornadoes that struck Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Wilson, Grundy, and Fentress Counties. Eight-year-old boy of Paulina Farris, colored, Centreville. GRAZULIS: Moved NE from just over the Alabama line, crossing extreme SE Giles County to 5 miles NW of Fayetteville.
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