Thunderstorm Wind — Polk, Tennessee
2011-02-28 · near Benton, Polk, Tennessee
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
$15K
Property damage
52 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Law enforcement personnel reported a tree downed by thunderstorm wind on a mobile home 10 miles south of Benton in a the Old Fort Area on Ladd Springs Road.
Wider weather episode
A strong storm system moved through the area on February 28th, producing three tornadoes in southeast Tennessee and widespread flooding in east Tennessee. One person died.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 284395. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.