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February 7, 2008 by ParsonsWeather.com.
The initial tornado touchdown occurred west of the Tennessee River near the intersection of Coffee Landing Road and towboat Lane about 740 PM CST. The tornado then quickly raced northeast causing extensive damage to homes and trees just east of the Tennessee River near the Oak Grove and swift communities. Nearly 35 to 50 homes were damaged or destroyed along this path.
Three deaths occurred in Mobile homes once the tornado reached near the swift community.
The tornado continued moving northeast before lifting near the intersection of Highway 114 and 128 around 757 PM CST.
The path length of this tornado was 15 miles. The maximum width was one half mile. The highest estimated winds were around 170 mph.
A Tornado Warning was in effect from 655 to 730 PM CST and 725 to 800 PM CST for Hardin County. A Tornado Watch was in effect as well.
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