Nashville Tornado: Daylight Brings Images of Extensive Damage Throughout Nashville Area From Fatal Overnight Storms
Photos are beginning to emerge of Nashville, Tennessee, after Tuesday morning's tornado. The storm [...]
East Nashville
We are just starting to get a little more daylight which is helping us give you a better idea of the damage in East Nashville. Russell Street is completely blocked by a tree, a car underneath is destroyed @WKRN #GMN pic.twitter.com/5jVdZcAcCK
— Elizabeth Lane WKRN (@elizabethlanetv) March 3, 2020
Footage from East Nashville showed an entire tree ripped up by its roots, which fell on a parked car. Reporters noted that the damage was getting easier to see as storm conditions faded and daylight resumed.
prevnextGermantown
DAYLIGHT IMAGES: Damage from Germantown: https://t.co/Jn2aFoT1eu pic.twitter.com/SSC49F0mkD
— WKRN (@WKRN) March 3, 2020
The residents of Germantown were faced with winds strong enough to turn over a box truck, and to take down a utility pole near the base. In the background is a tree apparently stripped of bark by the force of the storm.
prevnextGermantown Pt. 2
No words. #Nashville pic.twitter.com/C1fZ5XtdwW
— WKRN Brent Remadna (@RemadnaWKRN) March 3, 2020
Another angle on the damage in Germantown shows the refuse scattered all over the streets after the tornado passed through. Thankfully, it looks like the power lines did not land on any homes or property, but the broken pieces of wood and metal cause another public safety hazard.
prevnextN. Mt Juliet Road
DAYLIGHT VIDEO shows the destruction in the 700-780 block of N. Mt Juliet Rd. Office complex, dentist offices damaged right across the street from West Wilson Middle, and Mt Juliet Christian Academy. https://t.co/Jn2aFoT1eu pic.twitter.com/HNlITreE60
— WKRN (@WKRN) March 3, 2020
A video clip from Mount Juliet shows extensive damage to an office complex, West Wilson Middle School and Mt Juliet Christian Academy. Homes in the area were also hit hard.
prevnextFive Points
A look in the daylight at damage from the #Tornado that hit East #Nashville. This is an alley off McFerrin between Main St & Woodland in Five Points. Devastated. @WKRN pic.twitter.com/XZmi80GQq7
— Stassy Olmos (@StassyOlmosWKRN) March 3, 2020
A street in Five Points became completely impassable after the storm, with broken boards filling the road and downed power lines tangling overhead. Cars in the area were apparently trapped within the wreckage.
prevnextDonelson
DAYLIGHT VIDEO shows the destruction on Downeymeade Drive in Donelson. https://t.co/Jn2aFoT1eu pic.twitter.com/5zYJSKWIhI
— WKRN (@WKRN) March 3, 2020
Heartbreaking footage from Donelson shows the damage targeting more residential areas, with pieces of homes and personal belongings scattered everywhere. Several houses had their roofs ripped off, making them uninhabitable for the time being.
prevnextMain Street
Here’s a look at Main Street, the busiest street in East #Nashville. It’s closed while crews try to remove debris and restore power. This is a clothing store Molly Green—demolished. @WKRN pic.twitter.com/DRQ2hYR9ov
— Stassy Olmos (@StassyOlmosWKRN) March 3, 2020
Finally, a 36-degree view of Main Street in East Nashville reveals the extent of the damage, with at least one store completely leveled. However, it is one of the most hopeful looks at the area so far, as it shows crews already working to restore power and rebuild.
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