CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The aftermath of an EF-3 tornado that tore through the heart of Tennessee over the weekend left six people dead and many more injured, with widespread devastation to homes and businesses. The tornado, which brought peak winds of 150 mph, caused destruction in Clarksville, Montgomery County, and other parts of Tennessee.
Volunteers and donations are needed in Montgomery County, where the National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-3 tornado was responsible for the devastating aftermath in Clarksville. About 170,000 people live in Clarksville, making it a significant and heavily impacted area.
The tornado, which was one of at least 11 confirmed tornadoes from Saturday in Tennessee and Kentucky, caused power outages and damaged substations in Tennessee. As of Monday, about 15,000 customers in the state were still without power, and Tennessee Valley Authority officials said restoration efforts are ongoing to repair and restore power across northern Tennessee.
In Clarksville, Mayor Joe Pitts said the tornado warning system sirens went off as planned when the Tornado Warning was issued, providing crucial alert to residents.
The tornado caused massive damage in several neighborhoods, destroying homes, and causing major damage to hundreds of others. It left a trail of devastation across the region, uprooting homes from their foundations and devastating the lives of countless families.
Saturday’s severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreak will have a lasting impact on the community, with recovery and power restoration efforts already underway in the affected areas. The city and its residents, along with volunteers and support from various organizations, are coming together to rebuild and provide assistance to those in need.