An EF-1 tornado hit Jackson County as a severe storm moved across the region Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Following the death of at least two people and several people being injured, the National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in Morgan County on Thursday. NWS said an EF-2 tornado touched down near Deer Lodge on.

GAINESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) — The National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down in Jackson County on Thursday night. Surveyors from the Nashville office gained preliminary information that the tornado had wind speeds up to 100 mph and was 500 yards wide. The tornado was on the ground for eight minutes for roughly four miles.