UPDATED 5/3/09 6:24 p.m.: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- The National Weather Service confirms that an EF1 tornado touched down Sunday in Cumberland County about 5:22 p.m. CST.

Cumberland County resident Reid Tatum says, "I heard a freight train coming over the house."

The tornado's winds reached an estimated 100 to 105 miles per hour, according to Henry Steigerwaldt with the NWS.

Steigerwaldt says the twister's debris path spanned three miles, and at its widest point was between 200 and 250 yards wide.

It touched down southwest of downtown Crossville near Tailors Chapel Road and moved northeast to Spiers Way Road.

Damage consisted of uprooted trees, snapped trees and some roof damage, but there were no injuries.

Cleanup is now underway following Sunday evening's tornado that ripped through a three mile area in Crossville.
Other than his fruit orchard, Reid Tatum is counting his blessings.

Tatum says, "Yeah, we were worried, but we learned pretty quick there was no damage to the house, just on either side of it, so we dodged a bullet."

Others were not so lucky. Emergency management officials say 15 homes were damaged.

Cumberland County resident Mildred Deatherage says, "We had a total I think of about eight trees on the roof of our house."

Deatherage is now working to save the inside of her home.

She says, "They tried to put some tarps on it last night, and they came back and they're working today."

Crews worked diligently to restore power back to all homes, but some homes' wiring systems may have been damaged.

Mildred Deatherage's son, Paul Deatherage, says, "These guys said that they're all ready to cut it on, just as soon as we get it approved."

While some say they have no idea how long it will take to clean up their yard, others are not really worried about it.

Tatum says, "No, we won't get it cleaned up today. I'm not too worried about it. Most of the trees are down in the woods, and they can stay there for a while."

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This story was updated to correct the name of one of the areas where damage occurred from Sherwood Forest to Sherwood Farms. VolunteerTV.com regrets the mistake.

CROSSVILLE, Tenn (WVLT) -- There are reports of damage, and a possible tornado touchdown, after a storm came through Cumberland County around 5:15 p.m. local time.

The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency confirmed there are reports of damage in the Sherwood Farms, Taylor Chapel, and 127 North areas. Exact addresses were not released.

A spokesperson for the Cumberland County Sheriff's department says they believe a tornado touched down in the area.

Sheriff's deputies say damage consists of uprooted trees, downed power lines, and damage to homes and vehicles

There are no reports of injuries.

A shelter is being set at the Linary Church of Christ for anyone that may need assistance.

The shelter is being staffed by a joint effort involving the Salvation Army and Red Cross.

Cumberland County was under a Tornado Warning until 6:45 p.m.

We do have a crew on the scene in Cumberland County. The latest details as they develop LIVE on Volunteer TV News at 11 and VolunteerTV.com

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