EF1 Tornado — Morgan, Tennessee

2023-04-01 · near Sunbright, Morgan, Tennessee

1.4 mi

Path length

60 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A tornado touched down west of Sunbright near Hugh Jones Road, with numerous large trees blown down and minor roof damage to homes in this area. The path continued northeast, crossing Highway 27. The Sunbright City Hall on Melton Road sustained damage. Two homes on Dynatex road sustained significant roof damage, with many snapped and uprooted trees nearby. At the end of Raymond Webb Road, EF1 damage was found, where a house had significant damage. Winds at this location were estimated at 93 mph.

Wider weather episode

Numerous thunderstorms moved across East Tennessee during the early morning hours of April 1. Several storms produced damaging wind gusts, and one tornado was confirmed. High winds from the low pressure system were also recorded, with downed trees and structural damage reported in the afternoon hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1082440. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.