CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) Clarksville residents woke up to massive destruction following a tornado that pounded middle Tennessee Saturday night. The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado was an EF-2 in the Rossview Rd./Farmington Subdivision area, as well as an EF-1 tornado in the Dotsonville area of Montgomery County.
Most of the damage occurred in the Farmington and Belle Parc subdivisions near Green Grove Way and Holland Drive. Sandra Brandon, spokesperson for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, said four homes and two duplexes were completely destroyed. Dozens of others homes were damaged, as well as 75 vehicles parked at the Hankook plant near Exit 8.
The National Weather Service also confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in the Dotsonville area of Montgomery County Saturday night. Multiple homes were damaged.
At least two people have been transported to local hospitals with unspecified injuries.
Our storm survey team has confirmed at least EF-2 tornado damage with max winds of 120 mph on the east side of #Clarksville near I-24 and Rossview Road. Survey is ongoing and changes to the rating and max winds are possible. #tnwx
— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) February 25, 2018
Multiple agencies in Montgomery County have begun recovery and cleanup efforts. Areas affected by storm damage will only be open to residents of that area. All other citizens are asked to please avoid these areas to allow road crews and heavy equipment the space needed to operate.
The following roads will only be open to residents and volunteers: Rossview Road between International Blvd and Kirkwood Road, Rollow Lane between Dunlop Lane and Rossview Road, Martin Road, all roads in the Farmington and Deepwoods Subdivision.
Those wanting to assist in recovery and clean-up efforts are asked to report to the John D Bartee Agriculture Center (4H building) at 1985 Rossview Road. Unassigned volunteers only hinder recovery efforts. Please check in with officials upon arrival.
If you want to volunteer to help in the Farmington neighborhood meet up at the 4 H building on Rossview Rd. If you are just coming to take pictures please stay home!
— Q108 Clarksville (@Q108Clarksville) February 25, 2018
At least two people are confirmed dead in Kentucky including 79-year-old Dallas Jane Combs of Logan County who was killed when a tornado struck her home on Dot Road about 25 miles east of Clarksville.
Courtesy: Laura Brooks
The Deepwood Estate subdivision off Dotsonville Rd. in Montgomery County also sustained damaged.
A Union County, Ky. man died in flood waters on Saturday.
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In Hopkinsville, WKRN reports that a possible tornado injured 9 people at Eagle Crossing Apartments. Six people were treated on the scene for minor injuries while three other people were taken to an area hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening. More than 100 residents have been displaced. The Red Cross opened an additional shelter overnight:
The Recreation Center
2600 Thomas Street
Hopkinsville, KY
At 9 on #GMN— Live interview with a woman who was forced to evacuate her home at the Eagle Crossing Apartments in Hopkinsville, after last night’s possible tornado. At least nine people are hurt. The Red Cross is helping @WKRN pic.twitter.com/5dlYYUPv6Q
— Maura Sirianni (@MauraSirianni) February 25, 2018
RELATED: Nighttime photos of storm damage in Clarksville
Video by Tyler Lambert/5 Star Media
Lifepoint Church (1915 Rossview Rd.) has been opened up as a shelter for anyone who has been displaced by the storm. The Red Cross will also be on the scene to assist the victims.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) believes tornadoes touched down in Clarksville and Robertson County Saturday. Some homes in the Adams area of Robertson County were destroyed. Assessment teams from NWS will evaluate hardest hit areas through the day on Sunday.
Here's a map of the damaged areas our storm survey team will be focusing on today pic.twitter.com/6pW5Cx7w3m
— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) February 25, 2018