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Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down across Smyrna. Power lines were reported down on Valley View Drive. A power pole was blown down on a vehicle on Longview Drive at Old Nashville Highway, and another power pole was snapped at the National Guard Buildings in Smyrna. One tree fell on a house at 208 Cumberland Road, and another tree fell on a home on Chestnut Street. More trees and power lines were reported down on Weakley Lane just northeast of the Smyrna Airport.
The EF1 tornado began along the Davidson and Williamson County line, along Kidd Road. The damage path extended east across Battle Road, Waldron Road, along Blair Road, and ending near Interstate 24 and Sam Ridley Parkway. The damage path ranged from 50 to 100 yards wide. Damage was very consistent along the path, which was just over 4 miles long. ||The debris pattern showed clear convergent patterns, and eyewitness accounts support the determination that a tornado caused the damage. Numerous power poles were snapped. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted. Some of these had large root systems. Some small storage buildings were destroyed. Numerous homes had roof|and siding damage. Several fences were blown down. Debris was scattered hundreds of yards. A tractor trailer was blown over on Interstate 24. Several cargo trailers were overturned on Interstate 24 also.
Trees and power lines were reported downed in Smyrna.
Several trees were downed across the city of Smyrna. Some of these trees fell onto power lines, resulting in temporary power outages in several locations across the city. Specific information on exact locations and length of temporary power outages that were experienced was unkown.
Law enforcement reported trees and power lines down.
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Power outages due to strong storm line, heavy winds
Residents across the region lost power due to the strong winds and storms blowing through Wednesday evening.
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Thousands of customers are affected by power outages around Nashville, according to Nashville Electric Service.
UPDATE: TVA Power Line Problem Results in Power Outage for North Rutherford County - WGNS Radio
MURFREESBORO, TN – We have more news on a recent power outage that took place on Wednesday, July 15th... At least three houses were damaged Tuesday on Atlas Drive in North Rutherford County as a result of a high-voltage Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) transmission line coming within close proximity of a tree.No one was injured and the Red Cross was on site quickly to care for those affected. The Red Cross and TVA are assisting with temporary housing for those affected by power and water o ...
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
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- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
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Smyrna, Tennessee
City | Smyrna |
County | Rutherford |
State | Tennessee (TN) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 37167 |
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