Strong storms came rolling in early this morning and caused power lines and trees to fall in the Birchwood area.
Hamilton County EMA officials are visiting the Birchwood area to assess the damage. Currently, these officials are confirming many falling trees and power lines as well as a few storage buildings and cars that have been damaged by falling trees.
This morning, the National Weather Service in Morristown, Tn. will be visiting the Birchwood area to confirm a tornado touchdown. No injuries were reported.
The Hamilton County Highway Department crews have been working since 3 a.m. clearing roads in Birchwood from Wednesday night’s storms.
The highway department reminds residents that if a private contractor is hired to cut trees from their property, the debris must be hauled away by their contractor. Property owners are also responsible to dispose of their own debris created by the storms.
The county will not haul away property owner’s debris stacked in the right away. If there are any issues within the right of way, residents can call the highway department at 423-209-5050 and a work order will be created and addressed accordingly.