Thunderstorm Wind in Hamilton County, Tennessee

Thunderstorm Wind August 20, 2025 · Hamilton County, Tennessee

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts blew down large tree branches, bringing powerlines down and causing power outages.

The wider storm

A weak cold front coupled with a highly saturated atmosphere led to numerous thunderstorms across the area. One storm became severe, producing severe wind damage and a house fire sparked by lightning.

Began near Chickamauga (35.0700, -85.2600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1283105. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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