Power Outage in Chattanooga, TN

Several trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts, with a couple of trees landing on powerlines.

Trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county.

Trees and power lines were blown down across the city.

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Power lines were reported down on Crabtree Road.

Trees were reported down with power outages. Also, a ham radio tower was downed at 8612 Bill Reed Road in Ooltewah.

Ground surveys and radar data suggest the tornado touched down on the south side of Fort Oglethorpe, near the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center in Catoosa County. The tornado crossed I-75 along Scruggs Road, then crossed the Tennessee/Georgia state-line somewhere between Scruggs Road and GA-Hwy 41 (Ringgold Rd in Tennessee). It quickly moved across the Harris Hills area where some trees were uprooted and then continued towards East Brainerd Road and Stratman Circle where an auto parts store was completely leveled and nearby structures had significant roof damage done. The tornado then struck the end of a large shopping building where a restaurant was located. The restaurant facade was destroyed and the roof was peeled back. This is where the tornado picked up strength and was near its peak intensity. It continued northeast into the Drake Forest neighborhood where extensive structure, roof, and tree damage was noted. There were likely pockets of EF-3 damage here, as well. The tornado damage path really widened as it moved northeast into the Holly Hills neighborhood. This was likely the widest part of the tornado. Nearly as far as you could see to the southeast, tree trunks were snapped and significant home damage was noted. Some areas were blocked by tree debris and fallen power poles as well as large debris removal machinery which limited easy access to some areas. Additional damage was found in Ooltewah near the Summit Softball Complex and particularly significant roof damage to several units/buildings of the Integra Hills Preserve Apartments. The tornado weakened as it crossed South Lee Highway and eventually dissipated in southwestern Bradley County.

Ground surveys and radar data suggest the tornado touched down on the south side of Fort Oglethorpe, near the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center in Catoosa County. The tornado crossed I-75 along Scruggs Road, then crossed the Tennessee/Georgia state-line somewhere between Scruggs Road and GA-Hwy 41 (Ringgold Rd in Tennessee). It quickly moved across the Harris Hills area where some trees were uprooted and then continued towards East Brainerd Road and Stratman Circle where an auto parts store was completely leveled and nearby structures had significant roof damage done. The tornado then struck the end of a large shopping building where a restaurant was located. The restaurant facade was destroyed and the roof was peeled back. This is where the tornado picked up strength and was near its peak intensity. It continued northeast into the Drake Forest neighborhood where extensive structure, roof, and tree damage was noted. There were likely pockets of EF-3 damage here, as well. The tornado damage path really widened as it moved northeast into the Holly Hills neighborhood. This was likely the widest part of the tornado. Nearly as far as you could see to the southeast, tree trunks were snapped and significant home damage was noted. Some areas were blocked by tree debris and fallen power poles as well as large debris removal machinery which limited easy access to some areas. Additional damage was found in Ooltewah near the Summit Softball Complex and particularly significant roof damage to several units/buildings of the Integra Hills Preserve Apartments. The tornado weakened as it crossed South Lee Highway and eventually dissipated in southwestern Bradley County.

One tree and some power lines were reported down around the vicinity of Skyline Drive.

Power lines were reported down near Red Bank.

Trees and power lines were reported down.

Several trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Several trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Trees and power lines were reported down on Signal Mountain.

Trees and power lines were reported down on Signal Mountain along the Hamilton and Sequatchie county line.

A gust to 67 mph was recorded by a Davis Weather Station at 33 feet above ground level. Additionally, several large trees were reported down and power poles were damaged in the area.

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across Hamilton County.

Trees and power lines were reported down.

Trees and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm winds brought power lines down along Depot Street in Soddy Daisy.

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across Chattanooga.

Power lines were reported down near Walmart in the Eastgate area.

Several trees and power lines were downed near Hixson Pike at Longview Drive.

Several trees and a few power lines were downed, and at least five homes were damaged in the Brainerd area.

Broadcast media personnel reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind in Red Bank and nearby communities.

Emergency manager personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by the ice in Chattanooga.

Several trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Law enforcement personnel reported a few trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind in Chattanooga.

Trees and power lines were reported down in the vicinity of East Ridge.

One tree was reported down on power lines at 1500 Jenkins Road.

Power lines were reported down at 6900 Lee Highway.

Law enforcement personnel reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind in the Chattanooga area.

Law enforcement personnel reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind in Chattanooga.

Law enforcement personnel reported a few trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind on Ridge Bay Drive and Gold Point Circle 2 mile northeast of Hixson.

Law enforcement personnel reported a few trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind on Branston Road and Tallant Road between Collegedale and Ooltewah.

Law enforcement personnel reported a few trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind countywide.

A few power lines were reported down.

Collegedale Tornado. ||Moved start from 35.04/-85.07.||A NWS storm survey reported an EF1 tornado touched down near East Ridge. It had a path length of 4 miles and a path width of 90 yards. The 90 mph max wind speed downed many trees and powerlines.

Red Bank Tornado. NWS storm survey an EF1 tornado touched down along Ashland Terrance Road near Red Bank. The 90 mph wind downed numerous trees and powerlines. A few structures and a large amounts of roofs were damaged as well.

Law enforcement personnel reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind in Signal Mountain. In addition...eight homes were damaged by the winds between Red Bank and Signal Mountain.

Amateur radio personnel reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind across roads and houses in Red Bank.

Law enforcement personnel reported several trees and numerous powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind in and around Chattanooga.

NWS storm survey determined an EF2 tornado with maximum wind speed of 125 mph and a length of 1.2 miles with a path width of 100 yards touched down in the vicinity of the Chickamauga Dam. Damage from the storm included a roof torn off an apartment complex, a cement plant demolished, several vehicles on Highway 153 damaged and numerous trees and powerlines downed.

Law enforcement personnel reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds countywide.

Law enforcement personnel reported 2 trees and powerlines downed on roads by thunderstorm winds southeast of Chattanooga.

Utility company personnel reported a few trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds in East Brainerd.

Law enforcement personnel reported a few trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds in Red Bank.

An individual reported numerous trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds in Chattanooga.

The local newspaper reported several trees and powerlines downed by strong winds across the county.

An amateur radio operator reported several trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds in the East Ridge area.

Law enforcement officials reported several trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds in Chattanooga.

Law enforcement personnel reported a few trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds in Soddy Daisy.

Law enforcement reported 2 trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds in Chattanooga.

Trees and power lines were reported down from Signal Mountain east to Hixson Pike.

Trees and power lines were reported down in the Walden area and five miles southeast of Shady Grove on Sims Road.

Trees and power lines were reported down in East Brainerd.

Dispatch reported numerous powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds in the central portion of the county.

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Trees and power lines were reported down county wide.

Trees and power lines were reported down county wide.

Trees and power lines were reported down in Signal Mountain.

A few trees were reported down on power lines in Soddy-Daisy.

Thunderstorm winds downed a few powerlines in Chattanooga.

Thunderstorm winds downed a few powerlines in East Ridge.

Thunderstorm winds downed 20 to 30 trees in the Chattanooga area along with numerous powerlines.

Several trees and powerlines were downed by thunderstorm winds in the East Ridge area.

Several trees and powerlines down in the Lookout Mountain area.

Several trees and powerlines down in East Ridge.

A few trees and powerlines down in Red Bank and Collegedale.

Several trees and powerlines down countywide. Around 12,000 homes and businesses lost power. In addition, an overhead sign was blown onto state Highway 153 in the Chattanooga area..

Several trees and powerlines down in the southeast portion of the county.

A few trees down on powerlines in East Brainerd area. Reported by Electric Power Board.

Several trees and powerlines down across the county. Reported by Hamilton Electric Power Board.

A few trees and powerlines down across the southern third of the county. Reported by Hamilton Electric Power Board.

Two trees and powerlines downed countywide

Trees and power lines reported down across eastern part of the county

Power lines down.

Numerous trees and power lines down.

Trees and power lines down.

Trees and power lines down.

A line of storms moved west to east across the Tennessee Valley in the evening, producing winds that blew down trees and power lines in southern portions of the Valley. Meanwhile, a southerly flow ahead of the storms produced high winds across the mountains of East Tennessee.

A very strong storm system with powerful wind energy and just enough instability for the formation of a line of showers and thunderstorms moved across the Southern Appalachian Region producing widespread; mainly straight line wind damage.

Thunderstorms tracked into east Tennessee during late evening on the 20th and continued into the morning hours on the 21st. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed over the area with winds peaking at 63 mph. Several structures were damaged. One person was injured in a mobile home in Marion County in South Pittsburg.

A front tracked through the area triggering isolated thunderstorms over east Tennessee during the overnight hours. With the aid of a strong low-level wind field a few of the storms produced a damaging wind downing some trees and powerlines.

Numerous trees and powerlines were reported down across the southeastern third of the county; especially around East Ridge, East Brainerd, Collegedale, Ooltewah, and Apison.

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down in the East Ridge area.

A few trees and power lines were reported down between Red Bank and Signal Mountain.

One tree and numerous power lines were downed three miles south of Collegedale near the Georgia border.

Numerous trees and some power lines were reported down in Chattanooga.

Seven trees downed power lines across the southern two-thirds of Hamilton county.

A few trees and power lines were reported down in Chattanooga.

Several trees and power lines were reported down two miles northeast of Ooltewah neary the Bradley county line.

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county from 600 pm on 09/16/04 through 200 am on 09/17/04.

Trees and power lines were reported down on Signal Mountain.

Trees and power lines were reported down across the north part of the county.

Trees and power lines reported down by emergency management agency.

A few trees and power lines reported down by 911 dispatch.

Several trees and power lines reported down by emergency services.

Numerous trees, power poles, and power lines were reported down in Red Bank.

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the northern part of the county.

Several trees and power lines were reported down mainly across the northern portion of the county.

Trees and power lines reported down across the county by emergency management agency.

Trees and power lines were reported down in Chattanooga and between Soddy Daisy and Red Bank.

This storm temporarily knocked out power to around 5,000 customers.