May 17, 2015 Portland Microburst

May 17, 2015 Portland Microburst

Overview

Scattered strong thunderstorms affected parts of Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evenings hours on Sunday, May 17, 2015, bringing a few reports of wind damage. The worst storm struck Portland, TN in Sumner County, producing a microburst which caused wind damage over a 2 mile long by 1 mile wide area just west and north of the downtown area. Numerous trees, power lines, and a few power poles were blown down, with one tree falling on a house on Morningside Drive and a power pole falling on a car on College Street. A tree also fell and blocked the intersection of North Russell Street and Kirby Drive. The roof of the dugout at a baseball field at Portland High School was blown off, and a carport roof was blown down at Portland Builders Supply. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph.

Reports & Outlooks
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