Thunderstorm Wind in White County, Tennessee

Thunderstorm Wind May 23, 2024 · White County, Tennessee

90 mph

Estimated gust (78 kt)

$75K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Sparta (35.8635, -85.2719).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1171784. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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