Numerous thunderstorms moved across East Tennessee during the early morning hours of April 1. Several storms produced damaging wind gusts, and one tornado was confirmed. High winds from the low pressure system were also recorded, with downed trees and structural damage reported in the afternoon hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 00:50:00 to 01-APR-23 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIPTOP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell onto the corner of a house on old Spencer Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 03:30:00 to 01-APR-23 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST KNOXVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 03:35:00 to 01-APR-23 03:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH HARRIMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down near Pine Ridge Road. A railroad crossing gate was blown over at the railroad tracks.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 04:40:00 to 01-APR-23 04:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAISY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 04:50:00 to 01-APR-23 04:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down on Mint Road and elsewhere in the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 05:23:00 to 01-APR-23 05:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERS STATION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCMINN, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 05:24:00 to 01-APR-23 05:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ETOWAH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in Etowah and other parts of the county.

High Wind in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 01-APR-23 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A 76 mph wind gust was measured at the Cove Mountain wind tower.

High Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 11:24:00 to 01-APR-23 11:24:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The siding on a house was damaged.

High Wind in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 14:00:00 to 01-APR-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large poplar tree was uprooted and fell onto a house.

High Wind in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 19:40:00 to 01-APR-23 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown over and fell on a motorcyclist on Mountain Valley Road near the Hamblen/Greene county line.

High Wind in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 16:00:00 to 01-APR-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds blew the roof off a dugout at Rockwood Baseball Complex. The roof fell onto two people, a female adult and a child. Both were transported to local hospitals, where the adult died from her injuries.

Tornado in MORGAN, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 03:10:00 to 01-APR-23 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNBRIGHT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down west of Sunbright near Hugh Jones Road, with numerous large trees blown down and minor roof damage to homes in this area. The path continued northeast, crossing Highway 27. The Sunbright City Hall on Melton Road sustained damage. Two homes on Dynatex road sustained significant roof damage, with many snapped and uprooted trees nearby. At the end of Raymond Webb Road, EF1 damage was found, where a house had significant damage. Winds at this location were estimated at 93 mph.