CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – As cleanup and recovery continues from Sunday’s tornadoes in Alabama, residents of the mid-state are reminded that the most active period for tornadoes in our areas is just beginning.

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Middle Tennessee’s peak tornado season of March, April, and May becomes obvious, as shown in the chart below. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of Middle Tennessee’s tornadoes have occurred during these three months.

 

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If the threat level is elevated to a Tornado Warning, the First Alert Weather Team provides continuous broadcast coverage.

This coverage includes storm tracking via National Weather Service spotters, and direct communication with National Weather Service meteorologists and the Montgomery County Emergency Operations Center.

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On January 22, 1999 an F3 tornado struck Clarksville causing a handful of injuries and millions of dollars in damage.

124 buildings were destroyed and 562 buildings damaged. These included residential, commercial, government, public and buildings at Austin Peay State University.

This photo shows damaged buildings in downtown Clarksville following tornado of 1999. Photo NOAA