Thunderstorm Wind — White, Tennessee

2024-05-23 · near Sparta, White, Tennessee

$75K

Property damage

78 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

A microburst occurred across portions of eastern White County. Main damage was uprooted trees and some tops of trees snapped off. Minor structural damage to a carport and fencing with trees on it was noted. Maximum wind gusts were estimated to be around 90 mph. Damages are a rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

As a line of thunderstorms moved eastward onto the Cumberland Plateau during the evening of May 23, 2024, they strengthened and became severe. The most significant damage was reported in White County where a microburst with estimated winds of 90 mph uprooted numerous trees. Elsewhere, heavy rain in Clay County caused several roads to close due to high water.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1171784. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.