Story originally published by Upper Cumberland Weather
HIWASSEE — The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey of the Hiwassee community Thursday and concluded a weak, EF-0 tornado touched down during Wednesday’s storms.
The tornado traveled along Hiwassee Road for 2.1 miles and had maximum winds estimated at around 75-80 mph.
Two barns were uplifted and destroyed in the tornado, and dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted.
Fortunately, no one was injured.
Electricity was knocked out in many areas as a result of the storm, including the Rock City and Rome communities.
Power was restored not long after the storms passed.
Numerous tree limbs were also brought down throughout the areas impacted.
The findings from the damage survey are preliminary and subject to change.
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