by: Raven Moore
Posted: Apr 5, 2025 / 09:07 PM CDT
Updated: Apr 5, 2025 / 09:07 PM CDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Over 300 buildings were damaged after an EF-3 tornado touched down in McNairy County earlier this week, the McNairy County Emergency Management Agency confirmed.
Downed trees blocking New Bethel Road (Photo by: WREG’s Quametra Wilborn)
Downed trees blocking New Bethel Road (Photo by: WREG’s Quametra Wilborn)
(Photo by: WREG’s Quametra Wilborn)
Photo of what appears to have been a laundromat in Selmer, TN (Photo by WREG)
Photo by WREG
Photo by WREG
(Photo by: WREG’s Quametra Wilborn)
Photo of what appears to have been a laundromat in Selmer, Tenn. (Photo by: WREG’s Quametra Wilborn)
(Photo by: WREG’s Quametra Wilborn)
(Photo by: WREG’s Quametra Wilborn)
(Photo by: WREG’s Quametra Wilborn)
Damage in Selmer, TN
In an initial damage assessment conducted by the McNairy County EMA, it was determined that 332 structures were impacted by a tornado.
- 108 buildings were destroyed
- 70 sustained major damage
- 88 sustained minor damage
- 64 were affected by the damage
- Two homes were inaccessible at the time of the damage assessment
The EMA said they did not have a dollar amount of the damage, however, they will provide that information at a later time.
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