Strong Wind — Mcminn, Tennessee
2009-04-13 · Mcminn, Tennessee
1
Direct deaths
$5K
Property damage
45 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Law enforcement officials reported a tree fell on a home in Etowah killing the teenager sleeping inside.
Wider weather episode
A strong pressure gradient across the area brought high winds to the higher elevations and strong winds to the valley. One person died when a tree fell on their home while they were inside.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 166753. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.