Helene Singer Cash I March 5, 2020 I Updated March 10, 2020
WilCo Tornado 2020 Tornado 1933 Tornado 1998 SOURCE NWS Nashville, Image Google Earth The Tennessean
Early morning March 3, 2020 many Wilson County residents were awakened with an EAS Tornado Warning. What we did not know was that this particular storm would leave in its wake a 50+ mile path of destruction ranging from an EF3-EF4.
No one likes to be awakened with an alarm going off on their phone, but these were lifesaving alerts. Keep in mind that the EAS alerts happen no matter what your phone settings are set to (even if Do Not Disturb is turned on!). If you are in the designated area for the Tornado Warning, you will receive this alert. Thankfully, this tornado did pass through our community early in the morning – we have schools received heavy damage, roads were virtually empty and businesses did not have their teams working.
Wilco Tornadoes Path of Reported Tornadoes The Tennessean
This path of destruction has taken 24 lives, countless homes and businesses. Here is a brief timeline of the storm from The Tennessean
10:15pm Monday – Storm chaser captured a photo of a tornado 4 miles east-northeast of Malden, Missouri
10:02pm Monday – Tornado Warning issued for Camden, TN
12:35am Tuesday – Tornado Warning issued for Davidson, Sumner and Wilson counties
12:38am Tuesday – Tornado touched down at John C. Tune Airport, destroyed over 90 aircraft and extensive damage to the airport, terminal, hangar and airfield.
12:41am Tuesday – EF-2 Tornado with winds of 125mph passed north of the TN State Capitol
12:45am Tuesday – EF-3 Tornado touched down in East Nashville with winds of 136-140 mph
12:54am Tuesday – Tornado touches down in Mt Juliet tearing roofs off homes, schools leveled 1:02am Tuesday – Tornado touched down just north of I-40
1:48am Tuesday – Severe Thunderstorm located near Cookeville in Putnam County then the tornado strikes highly populated subdivisions
3:25am Tuesday – First reports of fatalities our of Nashville
6:14am Tuesday – Death, destruction and disaster are now visible in daylight
Workers repair a downed power line near Walmart in Lebanon on Tuesday morning after a tornado severely damaged the area. Ethan Steinquest/Lebanon Democrat
In the minutes after the deadly tornado touched down in Wilson County, first responders were out assessing damage, doing search and rescues on leveled buildings, and assisting the community. Within a few hours volunteers were already stepping up to assist with the mass devastation.
Wilco Tornado Path of Destruction Ethan Steinquest Lebanon Democrat
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We know we live in an amazing community but it’s another thing when we learn how amazing that community really is. Early Tuesday morning we saw volunteers stepping out to help their neighbors. Strangers driving from other counties to lend a hand, bring supplies and feed those who are in need. The need is great in Davidson, Wilson and Putnam Counties but we are seeing support and strength.
In Wilson County, we have a long list of resources. People helping People. Yes, we are the Volunteer State, but we have seen that we are the #VolunteerCommunity. If you need assistance or want to help others – below is a list of resources.
Mobile License Bus will be set up at the Lebanon Outlet Mall front parking lot on Monday, March 9 from 8a - 4:30p for anyone who needs to replace a driver’s license because of storm damage
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