EF1 tornado hit Smithville, NWS confirms

Alicia Patton
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SMITHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – An EF1 tornado hit Smithville in DeKalb County during severe storms that moved across the region on Monday, the National Weather Service confirmed.

Crews surveyed the storm damage on Tuesday, May 7. In a preliminary report, officials determined that the EF1 tornado touched down east of Highway 70 in northwest Smithville, and then moved west along Allen Ferry Road.

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Maximum wind gusts reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour, according to the NWS. Only minor injuries were reported, per DeKalb EMA.

According to storm surveyors, the worst damage was seen along Highway 56 just north of Smith Road. Dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted, and some homes in the area suffered significant roof and exterior damage, read the report.

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Video sent to News 2 showed the tornado as it rolled by the Kleparek soccer field.

Crews are also surveying storm damage in Wilson County. The threat for potential severe weather has increased for Tuesday and Wednesday.

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