Today marks the 15-year anniversary of the 2008 Atlanta tornado outbreak
A look back at the 2008 Atlanta tornado outbreak
(2008 FILE FOOTAGE) The devastating twister, which was rated an EF2 by the National Weather Service, caused widespread damage across downtown Atlanta, including the CNN Center and to the Georgia Dome, which was hosting the 2008 SEC men's basketball tournament.
ATLANTA - It is the 15th anniversary of a deadly tornado that tore through downtown Atlanta in 2008.
One person was killed following a building collapse during the tragic event. Another 30 people were injured.
The devastating twister, which was rated an EF2 by the National Weather Service, caused widespread damage across downtown, including the CNN Center and to the Georgia Dome, which was hosting the 2008 SEC men's basketball tournament.
Other buildings that were damaged included the Georgia World Congress Center, then Philips Arena now State Farm Arena, and the Omni Hotel, which had to be evacuated after numerous windows were blown out.
Atlanta landmarks, like Centennial Olympic Park and historic Oakland Cemetery also suffered damage.
According to the NWS, the tornado's maximum winds were estimated to be around 130 MPH.