High Wind — Hancock, Tennessee

2024-09-27 · Hancock, Tennessee

Event narrative

Scattered trees were blown down by Helene's winds across the county, resulting in power outages affecting at least one-quarter of the county residents. Additionally, one large tree was felled in the backyard of a private residence in Sneedville, TN.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Helene caps off a several day heavy rainfall event in association with a stalled closed upper low that drew a stream of tropical moisture into the area on the 25th and 26th. The arrival of Helene on the 27th yielded catastrophic flash flooding and river flooding, as well as significant wind damage as wet soils and strong wind gusts led to forest damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1218008. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.