EF2 Tornado — Hamilton, Tennessee

2010-10-26 · near Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee

Event narrative

NWS storm survey determined an EF2 tornado with maximum wind speed of 125 mph and a length of 1.2 miles with a path width of 100 yards touched down in the vicinity of the Chickamauga Dam. Damage from the storm included a roof torn off an apartment complex, a cement plant demolished, several vehicles on Highway 153 damaged and numerous trees and powerlines downed.

Wider weather episode

A cold front tracked through the region triggering scattered severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Storm reports contained mainly damaging thunderstorm wind, but an EF2 tornado formed in Hamilton County. Six people were injured. Tornadoes also formed in Bradley, Loudon and Marion Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 260302. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.