I believe this is at minimum EF-4 damage in these narrow areas that were directly in the path. Any debate over a higher rating will probably depend on the anchoring of these houses and the kind of foundations they were built on.
I pray that all those affected in the surrounding areas of Nashville are not forgotten or overlooked. Have friends in Cookville and we are praying for EVERYONE in Cookeville and surrounding areas.
This is why I say states in Dixie Alley need to require homes to be built with reinforced FEMA approved safe rooms. The plumbing fixtures were no match for this monstrosity.
I just moved from Jamestown this past November. I had to travel often to Cookeville while living over there. I always enjoyed the visits. So sorry this happened.
My heart goes out to the people in Nashville and Cookeville. We have visited these areas quite a few times when we would go visit my aunt and uncle in Dresden nearly every summer. I have been close to a tornado when it hit in Colonial Heights back in 1993. Words can’t describe what in going on in my head. My thoughts and prayers are with you. 🙏😔
I'm in Cookeville right now for the night while on our way to Asheville. I googled the town after we got here and its really beautiful. Came across this video :( sad.
How does anybody survive this type of devastation? By the Grace of Gods mercy. I am in tornado watch tonight along south of I- 10 corridor. I am in prayer for all those that have lost loved ones. This is horrible
MusicIsForTheSoul Not even close to ef5. I’ll say high end ef3 with some isolated areas of low end ef4 damage. An ef5 tornado would only leave bare foundations left. Not to mention that the structures in this video were wooden, and not well anchored to their foundations.
Justin Shackleford Which proves my point. No where near ef5. “Only” a low to moderate ef4, with that kind of damage occurring in very isolated spots. Most of it being ef3 damage.
This has to be an EF5, no question about it. The NWS oofed when they turned down the EF5 rating for other tornadoes such as the Mayflower EF4 and the Rochelle-Fairdale EF4. This damage is Joplin-like. If it is an EF5, this will make it only the 2nd ever official F5/EF5 in Tennessee state history since official records began in 1950.
MusicIsForTheSoul I dunno if I would go that far but I do believe this thing was an EF4, the homes demolished and “swept clean” were probably not anchored well and the ones that were swept away were surrounded by trees that weren’t debarked and some even had the cars still standing in the garages but there’s very few damage pictures so only time will tell.
Too many structures in the path still standing. Trees still have bark, This is not ef5 damage. There wouldn't be trees anywhere you look, It would be so flat youd be able to see the roundness of earth. Its an ef4 in my opinion.
Ohio glitter Twister This video just shows certain areas of damage. There are worst damage videos circulating from this tornado. It's an EF5 i still think
MusicIsForTheSoul I do think that this thing probably had gusts in the EF5 range but the structures it hit weren’t exceptionally well built. I just saw more damage ariels and it looks like a textbook violent tornado. It appears that there may have actually been some ground scouring if you look closely and trees nearby were shredded and debarked next to clean foundations of 2 story homes. Probably more violent than Beauregard last year.
at 1:25 there is a house completely gone - the front porch is there. At 2:00ish - an American flagpole still standing next to a demolished home. Prayers for Cookeville.
I got a like but only for this document that show us how powerfull and destructive was the phenom. It s really sad ,people died there ,children, parents .it s horrible how in a few seconds all is down .We are nothing front of this kind of nature. Condoleances .
Guys if you never been through a tornado this is exactly what it looks like after it's done. It looks like a war zone. My hometown was hit by one of these monsters in 2018
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From Missouri here my heart and prayers are with Tennessee ❤❤❤
I live here in Cookeville. My prayers go out to all the families who lost loved ones, their homes, and jobs as well.
Do you know anything about the area on N111 around Rickman, my inlaws live there and I can't reach them.
Did the tornado get Algood?
Praying for everyone there. So sorry
Joe Tittle, no it didn’t. It was around the cane creek area, if you’re familiar with that place. It hit echo valley area really hard.
Scott Falkner, the tornado missed that area thankfully
Thank you, I am in Chicago, but my son and his family are there. This gives me a true account of the trauma they are experiencing. Thank you again.
I believe this is at minimum EF-4 damage in these narrow areas that were directly in the path. Any debate over a higher rating will probably depend on the anchoring of these houses and the kind of foundations they were built on.
Declared an F4 today. I'm in cookeville
@@rt050508 EF4* No F4's in the US since 2006
Too close to home here in Knoxville. Prayer for everyone in Cookeville and in Greater Nashville. Both areas in my territory.
I pray that all those affected in the surrounding areas of Nashville are not forgotten or overlooked. Have friends in Cookville and we are praying for EVERYONE in Cookeville and surrounding areas.
I was freaking out to the sirens. I am here cause my sister just moved in day before and a tornado hits! Prayers to the families who are devasted.
This is why I say states in Dixie Alley need to require homes to be built with reinforced FEMA approved safe rooms. The plumbing fixtures were no match for this monstrosity.
I just moved from Jamestown this past November. I had to travel often to Cookeville while living over there. I always enjoyed the visits. So sorry this happened.
My heart goes out to the people in Nashville and Cookeville. We have visited these areas quite a few times when we would go visit my aunt and uncle in Dresden nearly every summer. I have been close to a tornado when it hit in Colonial Heights back in 1993. Words can’t describe what in going on in my head. My thoughts and prayers are with you. 🙏😔
I'm in Cookeville right now for the night while on our way to Asheville. I googled the town after we got here and its really beautiful. Came across this video :( sad.
The sound of those homes being destroyed must have been horrific. Prayers for everyone involved.
Prayers to everyone .
How does anybody survive this type of devastation? By the Grace of Gods mercy. I am in tornado watch tonight along south of I- 10 corridor. I am in prayer for all those that have lost loved ones. This is horrible
Looks kinda like Parkersburg from 2008 or Tuscaloosa. Right along that mid-to-high 4 range with questionable pockets of *POTENTIAL* EF-5 damage
Brandon Skalniak I agree, it is EF5 damage. It's even obvious from looking at the sky-view damage images.
MusicIsForTheSoul
Not even close to ef5. I’ll say high end ef3 with some isolated areas of low end ef4 damage.
An ef5 tornado would only leave bare foundations left. Not to mention that the structures in this video were wooden, and not well anchored to their foundations.
Justin Shackleford
Which proves my point.
No where near ef5. “Only” a low to moderate ef4, with that kind of damage occurring in very isolated spots. Most of it being ef3 damage.
The power to do such a destruction is just unimaginable. May God comfort and give peace to all of you that lost their loved ones and their homes.
So sorry to see such destruction, prayers for everyone of strength and peace
Prayers for all the familys
Im from there.. moved three years ago thank God
Well Nashville forgot about you all, and you all have the most damage and people lost.. hmm
This has to be an EF5, no question about it. The NWS oofed when they turned down the EF5 rating for other tornadoes such as the Mayflower EF4 and the Rochelle-Fairdale EF4. This damage is Joplin-like. If it is an EF5, this will make it only the 2nd ever official F5/EF5 in Tennessee state history since official records began in 1950.
MusicIsForTheSoul I dunno if I would go that far but I do believe this thing was an EF4, the homes demolished and “swept clean” were probably not anchored well and the ones that were swept away were surrounded by trees that weren’t debarked and some even had the cars still standing in the garages but there’s very few damage pictures so only time will tell.
Justin Shackleford The rating is preliminary, they still need to survey more damage before they finalize the rating
Too many structures in the path still standing. Trees still have bark, This is not ef5 damage. There wouldn't be trees anywhere you look, It would be so flat youd be able to see the roundness of earth. Its an ef4 in my opinion.
Ohio glitter Twister This video just shows certain areas of damage. There are worst damage videos circulating from this tornado. It's an EF5 i still think
MusicIsForTheSoul I do think that this thing probably had gusts in the EF5 range but the structures it hit weren’t exceptionally well built. I just saw more damage ariels and it looks like a textbook violent tornado. It appears that there may have actually been some ground scouring if you look closely and trees nearby were shredded and debarked next to clean foundations of 2 story homes. Probably more violent than Beauregard last year.
My prayers to victims and all those affected by this tornado
at 1:25 there is a house completely gone - the front porch is there. At 2:00ish - an American flagpole still standing next to a demolished home. Prayers for Cookeville.
Devastating 😪
I got a like but only for this document that show us how powerfull and destructive was the phenom. It s really sad ,people died there ,children, parents .it s horrible how in a few seconds all is down .We are nothing front of this kind of nature. Condoleances .
Guys if you never been through a tornado this is exactly what it looks like after it's done. It looks like a war zone. My hometown was hit by one of these monsters in 2018
I BELIEVE THIS WAS THE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF MY SISTER KIM..
Holy crap! Those poor folks😢
Heartbreaking 😭🙏🏻
This looks like EF4 damage
Agree EF4 damage
It was
Possibly. Some of the homes don’t look well anchored though
Its definitely EF3 Intensity or higher looking at the damage
Justin S. No, EF5 damage
What's the reason???
Mother nature.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Oh my!
😞
Taqdir Allah begitu !
Look like a war zone