By Shannon McFarlin News Director
Camden, Tenn.–Benton County Emergency Management Agency Director Richard Key said this morning the National Weather Service has determined that the tornado which moved through Benton County Tuesday night was an EF-2, meaning it packed winds of up to 125 mph.
Authorities have identified the victim of Tuesday’s tornado as 67-year-old Carl Frazee, who was killed when his mobile home was struck in the Ballard Road area. A woman who was also in the mobile home was injured and Key said, “Our last report is that she’s doing well now.”
Key said a breakdown of the damage in Benton County is that seven homes were destroyed, 15-20 sustained minor damages and four to five received major damage. No businesses were damaged, he said.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service has determined that an EF-4 tornado hit Putnam County with winds estimated at up to 175 mph. An EF-3 hit Davidson and Wilson Counties. Of the 24 people reported killed in the tornadoes, 18 were from Putnam County.
Photo: Residents try to find belongings in the aftermath of Benton County’s tornado. (Bobby Melton photo).