Deadly Tornado Outbreak and Flooding Event Hits Middle Tennessee

Storm-Related Damage Also Reported in North Carolina

A deadly tornado outbreak and flooding event occurred in Middle Tennessee on Saturday, with storm-related damage also reported in parts of North Carolina.

Multiple Tornadoes Reported Across Tennessee

Authorities in Weakley County in the northwest corner of the state reported at least two tornadoes touching down, causing significant damage. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado warning for multiple counties in Middle Tennessee, including Davidson, Williamson, and Rutherford.

Tornado Watch Stretched Across Several States

Tornado watches stretched from northeastern Texas to the western Carolinas on Wednesday, including parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia.

EF-3 Tornado Hit Columbia

The NWS has confirmed that the tornado that hit Columbia, Tennessee, was an EF-3, with winds up to 165 miles per hour. The tornado caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in the city.

Conclusion

Emergency workers and storm-survey teams are currently spread out across Middle Tennessee, assessing the damage and providing assistance to those affected. The full extent of the damage is still being determined, but it is clear that this has been a devastating event for the region.