A line of severe storms moved through parts of southern Middle Tennessee late Sunday night into early Monday morning, prompting emergency responses and damage reports in areas of Columbia.
First responders across Columbia were called to multiple incidents during the late evening hours of March 15 and the early morning of March 16 as strong storms pushed through the region. During the storm, most of the city’s newly installed tornado sirens activated as part of Columbia’s ongoing siren installation project. Residents also received several emergency alerts through Columbia’s Hyper-Reach notification system for both tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings. Officials said the messages were issued through multiple notification campaigns as the storms moved through the area.
Officials said most storm impacts were reported in the northern and western sections of Columbia. The primary area of concern stretched from the split of Williamsport Pike and Hampshire Pike toward the Carters Creek Pike and Nashville Highway corridor.
Many of the calls involved storm hazards such as fallen trees and downed power lines blocking roadways and affecting nearby utility infrastructure. Authorities also reported minor structural damage to several homes and other property in the affected areas.
First responders have since cleared immediate hazards, and authorities reported no injuries related to the storm.
Residents who want to receive emergency alerts can sign up for Hyper-Reach notifications by calling or texting “Alert” to 931-286-7771 or by registering online through the city’s emergency notification system.
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