Power Outage in Ramer, TN

Tornado. NWS damage surveys concluded that a tornado touched down just south of Bethel Springs on Main Street around 9:30 PM CDT on the evening of March 31, 2023. The tornado picked up in size and intensity as it moved northeast toward Murray School Road where a double-wide manufactured home was completely destroyed. EF-2 damage continued northeast on Bethel Purdy Road where wooden power poles were snapped. A nearly 5-mile-long swath of EF-1 damage was noted up through Good Hope Church Road where more structures were significantly damaged. EF-2 damage was observed at several locations off Good Hope Church Road, including significant roof damage to a single-family residence along with bent metal electrical transmission poles. Widespread tree damage continued for 10 miles to the northeast consistent with EF-1 wind ratings as the tornado crossed into Hardin County. Peak winds in McNairy County from this tornado were estimated at 115 mph.

March 31, 2023

Tornado. This tornado crossed from Hardeman County into McNairy County and moved east-northeast along Skipper Creek, intensifying as it moved into the Rose Creek area. A swath of significant damage was surveyed along Rose Creek Road from Talley Road to King Road. Tree damage was widespread and several homes were severely damaged. A single-wide manufactured home was destroyed on Rose Creek Road, killing all four occupants. Maximum wind speeds in this area were estimated at 125 mph. The tornado briefly weakened as it approaches Highway 64 west of Selmer. Widespread tree damage and sporadic damage to structures were noted along Bud Long Road, Highway 64, and John Moore Road, with several utility poles snapped along Highway 64. A church was damaged at Highway 45 and Dowty Road. The glass in the foyer was blown out and some damage to the siding was observed. Just north of the church, a metal building was destroyed and several utility poles were snapped. More significant damage was noted along Main Street just south of Hopkins Street in the Bethel Springs area. Several homes sustained significant damage. This is the same area affected by a tornado a few hours prior with a few of these properties sustaining damage from both tornadoes. The tornado continued to the east-northeast, damaging trees and utility poles on Murray School Road and numerous homes along Bethel Purdy Road. The Community Center on Purdy Beauty Hill Road was completely destroyed and a nearby home suffered severe damage. The tornado intensified as it followed Old Stage Road. Widespread damage to trees, powerlines, and homes was observed from Dogwood Lane to Leapwood Enville Road. Several homes were completely destroyed and four fatalities occurred in this area. Additional home and tree damage was observed along Puron and Neely Sharp Roads with another area of more significant damage near Highway 22 and Winding Ridge Road where another fatality occurred. The tornado weakened as it moved into Hardin County. Peak winds in McNairy County from this tornado were estimated at 155 mph.

March 31, 2023

Strong Wind. Trees and power lines were knocked down in the 3000 block of Highway 22.

August 31, 2021

Thunderstorm Wind. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across Selmer.

March 27, 2021

Thunderstorm Wind. A tree was knocked down on power lines on Byrd Road.

March 25, 2021

@OxfordPolice Any update on power outage?

@coachlyles15 - March 24, 2021 07:46

RT @ace_power: We currently have power outages in several areas, mainly around the northeast portion of the county. We have several poles…

@SuperTalk943 - April 09, 2020 21:23

We currently have power outages in several areas, mainly around the northeast portion of the county. We have sever… https://t.co/9eYO0qqP2C

@ace_power - April 09, 2020 07:40

@137pm Southwest Tennessee still dealing with damage and power outages due to severe weather and now snow flurries. #newnormal

@Huffoto - October 31, 2019 18:27

RT @soccerCorinth: Due to massive power outages.. everything is cancelled Please be safe

@dgates0909 - October 26, 2019 18:15