Thunderstorm Wind in Hamilton County, Tennessee

Thunderstorm Wind May 24, 2026 · 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

Powerlines were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

The wider storm

A midlevel shortwave lifted north through East Tennessee on May 24th, producing widespread showers and thunderstorms. Repeated bouts of heavy rain affected Knox and Loudon counties, producing some flash flooding in the South Knoxville and Loudon areas respectively. Additionally, a severe thunderstorm occurred in Hamilton County.

Began near Signal Mtn (35.1400, -85.3200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1338661. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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