West Tennessee officials issues warning to residents amid severe storms
Apr 05, 2025
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement agencies across West Tennessee are urging residents to use caution and stay weather aware as severe weather moves through the Mid-South.
"We're just really grateful that no one was hurt this morning. It was a very dangerous situation," said Stephen Sutton
, the Crockett County Public Information Officer.
As the Mid-South prepares for another round of severe weather, officials in Crockett County spent the day providing updates via Facebook to residents on the latest storm conditions.
Sutton said Saturday morning's storms left multiple properties damaged, mainly in Friendship, Tennessee.
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"There were no injuries, and we're thankful for that," Sutton said. "Once again, personal property, shops, barns, a house [were damaged]."
The county was under multiple tornado and flood watches and warnings throughout the day.
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Flooding was a major concern across the country.
Officials said at one point, nearly 30 roads were flooded and that number is expected to increase through the night as storms continue to move through the region.
"The weather event that sprang up this morning was very scary for our community, especially in the Friendship area," Sutton said.
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Over in Lauderdale County, Sheriff Brian Kelley posted on social media that there were numerous reports of structural damage as well as downed trees.
Much of that damage could be found along Concord Road in Gates, Tennessee.
Sheriff Kelley said that there were no reported injuries.
He warned residents to avoid traveling unless it is absolutely necessary and to remain vigilant.
These warnings come after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped through portions of West Tennessee, leaving several people dead and many injured. ...read more read less