A strong storm system moved through the area on February 28th, producing three tornadoes in southeast Tennessee and widespread flooding in east Tennessee. One person died.

Tornado in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 14:25:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIGNAL MTN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.25M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An EF1 tornado touched down at Signal Mountain.  The path length was 2.2 miles and the path width from 60 to 90 yards.  The max wind of 90 mph caused damage to an estimated 25 homes and numerous trees were downed.

Flood in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 13:50:00 to 28-FEB-11 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.96M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported that heavy rain from a thunderstorm caused flooding countywide.

Flood in MORGAN, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 11:45:00 to 28-FEB-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNBRIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 146.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported water over the White Oak Creek Bridge on Highway 27 in Sunbright. Highway 27 was closed from flooding.

Tornado in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 14:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BANK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An EF1 tornado touched down two miles north of Red Bank.  The path length was 2.6 miles with an average path width from 85 to 100 yards and a maximum width of 150 yards.  The maximum wind speed was 90 mph which damage at least 20 homes along with numerous trees downed by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 14:25:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATTANOOGA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 450.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio personnel reported a few trees downed by thunderstorm wind near the intersection of Hooker and Wilson roads in Chattanooga. The historic Levin building on Main street suffered extensive damage due to the high winds. Numerous vehicles were damaged by falling trees and the Hunter museum suffered moderate damage to its structure.

Flood in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 13:50:00 to 28-FEB-11 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.19M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Continuous heavy rainfall from thunderstorms caused extensive flooding countywide. 50 homes and five mobile homes in the county suffered minor to major damage due to the flooding. Two local businesses also had minor damage due to the flood waters.

Flood in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 13:50:00 to 28-FEB-11 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRIMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 275.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported heavy rain from a thunderstorm caused flooding countywide. 48 homes suffered minor to moderate flood related damage due to the high waters. The Magnolia Estates Apartments also had four units that were flooded.

Flood in COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 16:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARROTTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio personnel reported heavy rain from a thunderstorm produced flooding on Fish Hatchery Road and widespread agricultural flooding.

Flood in GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 16:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOSHEIM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported heavy rain from a thunderstorm produced flooding on Fish Hatchery Road and widespread agricultural flooding.

Flood in GRAINGER, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 18:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTLEDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trainer spotter reported 1.81 of rain fell from a thunderstorm producing flooding across  many streams in the Rutledge area.

Tornado in MARION, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 13:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH PITTSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A short lived tornado touched down near South Pittsburg, downing two trees and partially damaged a small roof. The maximum wind speed with the tornado was 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 10:15:00 to 28-FEB-11 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported one tree downed by thunderstorm wind near the junction of Highway 27 and Highway 29 in Oakdale.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 11:45:00 to 28-FEB-11 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported a roof from a barn was blown off by thunderstorm wind at the intersection of Carlyle Avenue and Cedar Creek Road near Russellville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 12:48:00 to 28-FEB-11 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported a few trees downed by thunderstorm wind at Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 13:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management personnel reported a few trees downed by thunderstorm wind near Jasper.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 13:10:00 to 28-FEB-11 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTMAN CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported two trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind in the Pittman Center area.

Flood in MORGAN, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 13:50:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARTBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported heavy rain from a thunderstorm caused flooding countywide.

Flood in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 13:55:00 to 28-FEB-11 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported heavy rain from a thunderstorm caused flooding along Panther Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 14:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BANK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management personnel reported a few trees downed by thunderstorm wind
on a house in Red Bank.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 14:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIGNAL MTN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind in Signal Mountain.  In addition...eight homes were damaged by the winds between Red Bank and Signal Mountain.

Thunderstorm Wind in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 14:40:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported two trees downed by thunderstorm wind
in Dayton.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADLEY, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 14:40:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio personnel reported a few trees and a flag pole downed by thunderstorm wind southeast of Cleveland.

Hail in BRADLEY, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 14:45:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio personnel reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail at Cleveland.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 15:05:00 to 28-FEB-11 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCOEE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind in Ocoee.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 15:05:00 to 28-FEB-11 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind 6 miles southwest of Benton.

Flood in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 17:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet reported 2.26 inches of rain in a 3 hour period from a thunderstorm producing minor flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 14:30:00 to 28-FEB-11 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BANK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio personnel reported numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind across roads and houses in Red Bank.

Flood in UNION, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALDER SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.53M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred across a large part of Union county with water covering several roads and producing damage to several county roads.

Flood in CLAIBORNE, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 11:45:00 to 28-FEB-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAZEWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred across a large part of the county with water covering several roads and producing damage to several county roads. Several roads and a a bridge suffered minor to moderate damage due to the flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported a tree downed by thunderstorm wind on a mobile home 10 miles south of Benton in a the Old Fort Area on Ladd Springs Road.

Flood in SCOTT, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred across much of the county with several roads having extensive damage due to up to two feet of water over the roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-11 15:05:00 to 28-FEB-11 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported numerous trees downed by thunderstorm wind in Reliance.