Ice Storm — Northwest Cocke, Tennessee

2015-02-17 · Northwest Cocke, Tennessee

Event narrative

Emergency manager personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by the ice in Newport.

Wider weather episode

A winter storm tracked through area on the 16-17th with the atmosphere favorable for both heavy snow and ice accretion. The highest peaks had up to 6 inches of snow while ice accumulations had up to an inch. In addition, cold weather accounted for 3 deaths. A 63 year old man in Hamilton County, a 44 year old man in Roane County and an 85 year old man in Sequatchie County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 558872. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.