Thunderstorm Wind in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Thunderstorm Wind May 25, 1998 · Sullivan County, Tennessee

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

Downburst winds estimated near 120 mph caused extensive damage in the city of Kingsport. Numerous roofs blown off, windows blown out and trees and powerlines blown down. Approximately 100 downtown businesses and 70 residences sustained some type of storm damage. Immediately following the storm, as many as 19,000 customers were without power.

Began near Kingsport (36.5500, -82.5500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5644084. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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