Thunderstorm Wind in Rhea County, Tennessee

Thunderstorm Wind August 31, 2021 · Rhea County, Tennessee

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trees and powerlines were blown down across Rhea County.

The wider storm

Thunderstorms associated with the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ida moved across parts of East Tennessee. One storm blew down trees and powerlines in Rhea County. There were localized reports of flooding due to the rainfall gradually accumulating throughout the day, but occasionally heavier rain did fall toward the latter afternoon and early evening hours.

Began near Payne Spg (35.6000, -84.9800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 970826. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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