Power Outage in Sparta, TN

Severe thunderstorm winds downed several power lines, utility poles, and trees near Milk Plant Road. Numerous other trees were reportedly downed across western and northern White County. Damages are estimated.

Several hours of severe non-thunderstorm winds led to numerous reports of downed and uprooted trees, downed powerlines, and roof and property damage across all of White County. Damages are estimated.

White County Emergency Management reported downed power lines and power outages in Sparta.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across White County.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across White County.

Trees and power lines were blown down on Ridgewood Drive in north Sparta.

A massive, severe 22 miles long by 5 miles wide macroburst moved across White County from the DeKalb County border 4 miles northwest of Walling to the Cumberland County border 4 miles west-southwest of Pleasant Hill. Significant and severe wind damage affected areas in and around Mt. Pisgah, Doyle, Mt. Gilead, Sparta, Bear Cove, Bon Air Mountain, De Rossett, and Ravenscroft, including on Petit Cove Road, Franks Ferry Road, Hensley Chapel Road, Thomas Street, Norene Road, Mt. Gilead Church Road, McMinnville Highway, Crawford Circle, Highway 111, Iris Drive, Brogden Road, Hickory Valley Road, Skyline Drive, Red Bud Trail, Baker Mountain Road, and Ravenscroft Road. With the large area of this macroburst, a few homes lost all or parts of their roofs and porches, and at least one mobile home was flipped over and destroyed. A stopped train was blown partially off the tracks on Iris Drive. Many barns and other outbuildings were destroyed. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted, with many falling onto homes, barns, and outbuildings. Numerous roads were blocked by fallen trees, power lines, power poles, and other debris. Winds within the macroburst were estimated up to 95 mph.

A massive, severe 22 miles long by 5 miles wide macroburst moved across White County from the DeKalb County border 4 miles northwest of Walling to the Cumberland County border 4 miles west-southwest of Pleasant Hill. Significant and severe wind damage affected areas in and around Mt. Pisgah, Doyle, Mt. Gilead, Sparta, Bear Cove, Bon Air Mountain, De Rossett, and Ravenscroft, including on Petit Cove Road, Franks Ferry Road, Hensley Chapel Road, Thomas Street, Norene Road, Mt. Gilead Church Road, McMinnville Highway, Crawford Circle, Highway 111, Iris Drive, Brogden Road, Hickory Valley Road, Skyline Drive, Red Bud Trail, Baker Mountain Road, and Ravenscroft Road. With the large area of this macroburst, a few homes lost all or parts of their roofs and porches, and at least one mobile home was flipped over and destroyed. A stopped train was blown partially off the tracks on Iris Drive. Many barns and other outbuildings were destroyed. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted, with many falling onto homes, barns, and outbuildings. Numerous roads were blocked by fallen trees, power lines, power poles, and other debris. Winds within the macroburst were estimated up to 95 mph.

Several trees were blown down with widespread power outages in eastern White County.

This EF-1 tornado touched down on Gum Spring Mountain where a house completely lost its roof along with dozens of trees getting uprooted and snapped. An outbuilding and barn were also damaged. The tornado continued east bringing down trees and power lines before finally hitting the National Guard Armory on McMinnville Highway where numerous large pine trees were snapped. The tornado lifted just before reaching Highway 111.

This EF-1 tornado touched down on Gum Spring Mountain where a house completely lost its roof along with dozens of trees getting uprooted and snapped. An outbuilding and barn were also damaged. The tornado continued east bringing down trees and power lines before finally hitting the National Guard Armory on McMinnville Highway where numerous large pine trees were snapped. The tornado lifted just before reaching Highway 111.

Several trees, power lines, and telephone wires down throughout White County.

Trees were blown down onto power lines and blocked Will Thompson Road.

Snow and sleet accumulations up to 0.5 fell during the late afternoon on February 20, followed by freezing rain with ice accumulations ranging from 0.25 in western parts of White County up to 1 in eastern areas from the evening on February 20 into the early morning hours on February 21. A CoCoRaHS observer 8.6 miles NW of Sparta measured 0.3 of snow and 0.5 of ice. Emergency management reported hundreds of trees, power lines and power poles knocked down across the county, mainly in eastern areas, with many roadways blocked. Power outages affected some areas for up to 2 weeks. White County was declared a Presidential disaster area on April 2, 2015.

Precipitation totals across White County ranged from 0.5 to 1.5 of combined ice, sleet, and snow. The White County Emergency Manager reported 0.6 of ice 3 miles NW of Sparta, while a CoCoRaHS observer 8.6 miles NW of Sparta measured 0.5 of ice and sleet with 0.5 of snow. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county, with one tree limb falling on a house on Jefferson Street in Sparta causing minor roof damage. Many roads and schools were closed.

Dime to nickel sized hail with power outages reported in Sparta.

A few trees were reported down across the county. A tree was blocking the roadway at the 2600 block of Oak Grove Road. Several trees were down at Terrace Drive and Cedar Lane in Sparta. A power pole was snapped in half across Fred Hill Road. Crossville Highway also had trees down along the roadway. Reports obtained from Emergency Management and Amateur Radio.

Several trees and power lines were blown down across White County.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down all across the northern portion of the county.

One quarter to one half of an inch of ice accumulations on trees, power lines, and other exposed surfaces caused scattered to widespread power outages across the county.

Power lines were downed and pea size hail was reported in Shady Grove and 3 miles east of Burgressfalls.

Some homes were damaged. A power pole was snapped. One mobile home had roof torn off. Trees were snapped and uprooted.

The 911 Dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines were down around the county.

Trees and power lines were down.

911 dispatcher reported numerous trees and power lines were down.

Trees and power lines were down around the county.

Newspaper reported downed trees and power lines across White County, including Sparta. Some of these trees were blocking roadways.

The tornado uprooted and downed trees and power lines. Brock's Stable suffered damage to an old barn, where the back section was destroyed.

911 center reported trees and power lines were down.

911 center reported trees and power lines were down all over the county.

Numerous trees and power lines were down around the county. Report was relayed by 911 dispatcher.

Sheriff reported trees and power lines down around the county.