Severe thunderstorms producing multiple tornadoes struck portions of Tennessee early Tuesday, resulting in massive amounts of property damage and widespread power outages.
According to the latest reports, surveyed damage appears to have been caused by approximately six tornadoes generating wind speeds between 125-175 mph. Associated damage has been reported in at least four counties, with media outlets listing Nashville (Downtown, East and West), Donelson, Germantown, Hermitage and Mt. Juliet as hardest hit.
In addition to structural damage, the storms knocked out power to more than 73,000 homes and businesses after bringing down trees and an estimated 600 utility poles.
In response to this activity, Governor Bill Lee has issued a statewide emergency declaration.
Approximate locations (according to media outlets) sustaining structural damage:
- Cookeville (Putnam County, 38501, 38502, 38503, 38505, 38506)
- Donelson (Davidson County, 37214)
- Germantown (Shelby County, 38125, 38138, 38139)
- Hermitage (Davidson County, 37076)
- Mt. Juliet (Wilson County, 37121, 37122)
- Nashville (ZIP code list)
- East Nashville (Davidson County, 37206, 37207 37216)
- West Nashville (Davidson County, 37209)
Media Coverage
DS News: Tennessee Tornadoes Property Damage Hits $1B
News Channel 5 (Nashville): Deadly Tennessee tornado stayed on the ground for 50 miles
The Weather Channel: Tennessee Tornado Death Toll Rises; Several People Still Missing in Putnam County
WSMV NBC News 4: Tornado moves across Nashville and Middle TN
Declaration Activity
3/5/20: FEMA (DR-4476): Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds and Flooding
Associated County ZIP Code List
3/3/20: Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA): Current Status: State of Emergency
Associated County ZIP Code List (Statewide)