EF1 Tornado — Swain, North Carolina

2022-05-06 · near Bryson City, Swain, North Carolina

Event narrative

NWS storm survey found the short path of a weak tornado in the Deep Creek area north of Bryson City. The tornado touched down along Lollis Lane just north of Toot Hollow Rd and moved northeast, crossing Mitchell Mountain Rd and Folkestone Rd before lifting just west of Deep Creek Cemetery Rd. Damage occurred to three homes, with a large part of the roof removed from one of the homes. Damage otherwise consisted of minor roof damage, damage to siding and doors, and a few broken windows. Multiple trees were also blown down along the path. Additional sporadic tree damage was found along W Deep Creek Rd just east of the tornado track, but was due to straight line winds.

Wider weather episode

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed ahead of a frontal system throughout the afternoon and evening across western North Carolina. Several of the storms produced brief large hail and damaging winds, while an EF1 tornado developed in Swain County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1029878. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.