Cold/Wind Chill — Roane, Tennessee

2015-02-16 · Roane, Tennessee

Event narrative

Emergency manager reported a 44 year old male died. It was hypothermia related.

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 559358. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.