EF1 Tornado — Scott, Tennessee

2023-06-11 · near Black Creek, Scott, Tennessee

3.4 mi

Path length

200 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A NWS Storm Survey found an EF1 tornado outside of Helenwood, Tennessee. The tornado began on Grassy Knob Road and tracked to the northeast for approximately 3.40 miles in a non-continuous path. Numerous large trees were felled or snapped by the tornado, including several trees landing on and near mobile homes. Another tree fell on the rear portions of a car. A barn suffered minor roof damage to a carport attachment, with debris strewn downwind.

Wider weather episode

Prefrontal trough allowed for discrete supercells to eastern Tennessee, producing severe winds, several hail reports, and a tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1101411. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.