A squall line moved through the mid south on its way into Southwest Virginia and Eastern Tennessee.  A large bow developed on the line late in the evening as it approached the Cumberland Plateau. Damage was predominantly created by straight line winds. However, an EF1 Tornado also developed on the Cumberland Plateau in Claiborne county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 23:15:00 to 03-APR-07 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATLETTSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:20:00 to 03-APR-07 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANDRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were reported down from White Pine and Dandridge to Chestnut Hill along highway 92.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:20:00 to 03-APR-07 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGANTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were reported down across the southern half of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:30:00 to 03-APR-07 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three trees were reported down in Decatur.

Hail in SCOTT, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 21:30:00 to 03-APR-07 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORMA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Golf ball to quarter size hail fell near Norma.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEQUATCHIE, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 21:45:00 to 03-APR-07 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNLAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were reported down in various locations around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 21:45:00 to 03-APR-07 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNEEDVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roofs were blown off on homes and businesses in Sneedville and numerous trees were downed across the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAINGER, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 21:45:00 to 03-APR-07 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five trees were reported down at the Buffalo Springs wildlife management area five miles southwest of Rutledge.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAWKINS, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:00:00 to 03-APR-07 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were reported down in the vicinity of Mooresburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:05:00 to 03-APR-07 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were reported down, a mobile home was destroyed, and a garage roof was blown off in the northwest portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:45:00 to 03-APR-07 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were reported down in Philadelphia and a storm spotter measured wind speed at 73 mph.

Hail in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 15:40:00 to 03-APR-07 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Quarter size hail was reported by the Sheriffs department.

Hail in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 15:50:00 to 03-APR-07 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:52:00 to 03-APR-07 22:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSON CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and large limbs were reported down in the western part of Johnson City.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 23:00:00 to 03-APR-07 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK CREEK
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was reported down in Erwin.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 23:00:00 to 03-APR-07 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGANTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were reported down in Dayton and Graysville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 23:10:00 to 03-APR-07 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZABETHTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One tree and several large limbs were reported down in Elizabethton.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 23:15:00 to 03-APR-07 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALCOA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

A few trees and power lines were reported down at various locations across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 17:45:00 to 03-APR-07 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEER LODGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were reported down and a bean shed was damaged near Deerlodge.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 20:45:00 to 03-APR-07 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 20:45:00 to 03-APR-07 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSWEGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down in Jellico on highway 297.

Thunderstorm Wind in COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:05:00 to 03-APR-07 22:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARROTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were reported down and a wind gust was estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:10:00 to 03-APR-07 22:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUNTAIN CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down across the northern half of the county.

Hail in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:13:00 to 03-APR-07 22:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to quarter size hail fell in the Westel vicinity three miles west southwest of Rockwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 23:30:00 to 03-APR-07 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHICKAMAUGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down in Chattanooga.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 21:40:00 to 03-APR-07 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were reported down across the county although the greatest concentration of tree damaged was in the vicinity of Lake City.  Also Lighthouse Marina on Norris Dam sustained damage to the docks and boats.

Tornado in CLAIBORNE, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 21:15:00 to 03-APR-07 21:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW TAZEWELL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tornado rated EF1 started five miles northwest of New Tazewell and ended five miles south of Tazewell. The length was approximately 12 miles long and 150 yards wide. The greatest damage occurred across New Tazewell where several trailers were blown off their foundations. Also, trees were blown down county-wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:15:00 to 03-APR-07 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down at various locations throughout the county.  A garage and a small wooden barn were also damaged near Greeneville.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 21:15:00 to 03-APR-07 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAULETTE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were reported down in the vicinity of Pauletts and Luttrel.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 21:58:00 to 03-APR-07 21:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were reported down on Buffalo Trail road and Springs road.
Also, two power poles two feet in diameter snapped in the eastern part of Morristown.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:40:00 to 03-APR-07 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were reported down at various locations throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:00:00 to 03-APR-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were reported down in various locations across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 21:05:00 to 03-APR-07 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORDTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 03-APR-07 22:45:00 to 03-APR-07 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down across the county.