Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Georgia, April 12 to 13, 2020

A National Weather Service survey found that EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 mph and a maximum path width of 800 yards originated just north of Summerville where several trees were snapped or uprooted around the intersection of Hair Lake Road and Mahan Road. The tornado traveled northeast, continuing to snap or uproot mall to medium-sized trees and a large camper was overturned by the tornado near Orchard Hill Road. Otherwise, structural damage was mainly confined to shingles and siding being pulled off homes. The tornado briefly intensify over Back Penn Road, just west of Highway 27 where a trailer was destroyed and a barn was heavily damaged. Multiple trees around this property were uprooted as well. Mainly pockets of tree damage and minor roof damage was seen as the tornado northeast to just east of Trion where it began to encounter Taylor Ridge and turned more northerly toward the Walker county line along Halls Valley Drive. [04/12/20: Tornado #1, County #1/2, EF-1, Chattooga, 2020:007].

A National Weather Service survey found that the EF1 tornado that originated in Chattooga County moved north-northeast into Walker County where it produced EF2 maximum winds of 125 mph with a maximum path width of 800 yards. The tornado crossed into Walker County along Halls Valley Drive with trees blown down on either side of the road. More significant tree damage began along Ramey Road just before Highway 151 with intense structural damage as the tornado moved northeast along Highway 151 between the intersection with Halls Valley Road and Beard Drive. The entire second story and roof of a home was removed with heavy damage to the exterior walls and a jeep was tossed more than 150 yards from its original location. An additional home had a good portion of its roof torn off on one side. Windows and doors were blown out and numerous large pines were snapped about halfway down. It was in |this area where the tornado was at its strongest, EF2 with maximum wind speeds of 125 mph. The tornado continued northeast along Highway 151 with more snapped and uprooted trees, then quickly weakened, ending near Smith Gap Road. [04/12/20: Tornado #1, County #2/2, EF-2, Walker, 2020:007].

Tree down on road at Crossplains Blvd and Old Dixie Hwy.

Tree down on roadway at Van Buren Drive and E Morris Street.

Tree down in roadway at Cleveland Hwy and Lakeland Drive NE.

Tree down along the 4000 block of Cohutta Varnell Road.

Tree down along 7000 Block of GA Hwy 2.

Tree reported down along Carbondale Road.

Emergency Manager reported water flowing over the roadway at Veterans Drive and Morning Side Drive due to high water on Mill Creek and a Mill Creek tributary. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that a water rescue was necessary at Willowdale Road and Kimberly Park Drive due to high water on Mill Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain occurred in the area in a short period of time, resulting in flash flooding.

Tree reported down on a structure on the 200th block of Hewitt Drive.

Large tree down on a structure on Ridgeleigh Circle.

Multiple trees down along Hwy 2, east of Varnell.

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF2 tornado with maximum winds of 135 mph and a maximum path width of 860 yards occurred in Murray County. The tornado touched down along Mitchell Bridge Road, just northwest of the Indian Trace Golf Course where several trees were snapped. The tornado moved northeast crossing Highway 286 and Twin Lakes Road where a few trees were snapped or uprooted and|minor damage occurred to several homes. The tornado appeared to briefly strengthen around Ellis Circle where there was more notable exterior damage to homes and a greater number of trees uprooted. As the tornado continued northeast crossing Fullers Chapel Road, noticeable strengthening occurred. Aerial drone footage showed a wide swath of large trees blown down just before Norton Bridge Road. At least 8 double-wide manufactured homes were completely destroyed along Deer Park Drive, with several others sustaining some degree of damage. It was here the tornado quickly strengthened to EF2 intensity with winds around 125 MPH. Similar, significant, damage was seen along Ridgeview Lane and Fieldview Court, where additional manufactured homes were destroyed and a recently built cell tower was left crumpled by the intense winds. At this point, the tornado reached its peak intensity with maximum wind speeds around 135 MPH. The tornado maintained its EF2 intensity as it crossed over Zion Church Hill Road, just before Highway 225. As the strong tornado crossed Highway 225, a small single-family home was heavily damaged with just a couple of interior walls left standing. Along Jim Petty Road, 4 large chicken houses were damaged or destroyed with the debris thrown several hundred yards away. Further north along Jim Petty Road, near Hawkins Road, the damage appeared to lessen quickly with just a few trees blown down and minor roof damage to a shed. Some additional damage, mainly trees being snapped or uprooted, was seen along Halls Chapel Road, just before Temple Grove road. The tornado lifted just beyond this point, along Sumac Ridge. Eight people were killed and around 2 dozen injured in the area between Fullers Chapel Road and Jim Petty Road. [04/12/20: Tornado #2, County #1/1, EF-2, Murray, 2020:008].

The Emergency Manager reported a couple homes flooded on Coker Drive in Dalton. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain occurred in the area in a short period of time, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a swift water rescue occurred at Susan Drive NW, homes flooded on Cherokee Circle, Bethany Drive, and Lindsey Memorial. Beaverdale Road was impassable due to high water. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain occurred in a short period of time, causing the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a water rescue occurred on Cleveland Highway near Waffle House. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a home flooded on Varnell Road and a couple homes flooded on Yardley Lane likely due to high water on Tanyard Creek and Crow Valley Creek, respectively. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in flash flooding.

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 100 mph and a maximum path width of 350 yards moved into Dade County from DeKalb County Alabama. The tornado crossed the Alabama-Georgia border at EF1 strength downing numerous trees as it moved east-northeast along Michaels Road and Brown Gap Cemetery Road. A home in this area received damage to the roof and to the columns on the front porch. The tornado continued northeast crossing Back Valley Road blowing down several trees on the Trenton Golf Club property. Along Highway 11, additional trees were blown down onto homes before the tornado moved into the city of Trenton. In Trenton, notable damage occurred along Glenview Drive where an RV was overturned and destroyed. Additional damage to trees was seen along Canyon Park Drive before the tornado lifted. In all, around 100 homes were damaged with a few destroyed. [04/12/20: Tornado #3, County #1/1, EF-1, Dade, 2020:009].

Spotter reported that both lanes of Lake Howard Road were washed out near Arnold Lane in LaFayette. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 8 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in flash flooding.

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 110 mph and a maximum path width of 350 yards touched down on the south side of Fort Oglethorpe, near the Chickamauga Battlefield National Park Visitor Center, snapping several trees near the intersection of Post Road and Lafayette Road. The tornado strengthened quickly as it moved northeast and approached the industrial area of Fort Oglethorpe along Battlefield Parkway. Several businesses sustained structural damage, including a metal building structure along Howard Drive completely losing an exterior wall and part of its roof. It was in this area that a weather station at the Fort Oglethorpe Public Works Department measured a wind gust of 106 MPH. The tornado continued to the northeast, snapping or uprooting trees with a few homes sustaining roof and siding damage from Park Forrest Drive along Cloud Springs Road to Carrol Drive and Karen Drive. The tornado crossed I-75 around Scruggs Road, then crossed the Tennessee-Georgia state line between Scruggs Road and Georgia Highway 41. [04/12/20: Tornado #4, County #1/1, EF-1, Catoosa, 2020:010].

Several trees came down and caused damage to multiple parked vehicles in Fairview.

Widespread tree and structural damage to the Boyd Highlands area just east of I-75. More than two dozen reports of damage were caused by straight-line winds just south of the tornado track.

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 70 mph and a maximum path width of 50 yards briefly touched down in southwestern Floyd County blowing down several trees in a wooded area just south of|Melson Road west of the intersection with Highway 100. [04/12/20: Tornado #5, County #1/1, EF-0, Floyd, 2020:011].

Powerlines down on Shorton Road.

A tree fell onto a power line and house on North Piedmont Hwy in Cedartown.

Large tree fell onto a home on North College Street.

Major damage to a home and several trees downed along the 5100-5200 block of Mark Brown Road. Chicken house also destroyed in this area.

Multiple reports of power lines down in and near Lindale.

Power lines down at N 2nd Ave and Iron Street in Rome.

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 mph and a maximum path width of 50 yards touched down in eastern Floyd County near Maple Road in Lindale. The tornado traveled northeast producing spotty areas of damage to trees and power lines blocking several roads. in the 3100 block of Rockmart Road, approximately a dozen small trees were snapped on the west |side of the road. The tornado dissipated near the Callier Springs Golf Course. [04/12/20: Tornado #6, County #1/1, EF-0, Floyd, 2020:012].

Multiple reports of trees and powerlines down just southeast of Lindale.

Several trees and power lines down across the Taylorsville area.

Multiple reports of trees down in Adairsville and Kingston.

The Emergency Manager reported Maple Road, near the 3400 block, was closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred in the area in a short period of time, causing the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that Devonshire Drive was closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain fell quickly over the area, causing the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that Callier Springs Road at Dodd Boulevard was closed due to flooding. Rainfall estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that Albion Drive was closed due to flooding from a tributary downstream of the Rices Springs Lake dam. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred quickly over the area, causing the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Gentry Road was closed due to flooding from Dykes Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 100 mph and a maximum path width of 250 yards touched down in Bartow County on the southwest side of Cartersville along West Avenue where a fence was blown down and roofing material was peeled off of a small business. The tornado moved northeast along West Avenue with sporadic damage to trees. A very large oak tree was blown down onto a home around Herring Street and Fite Street killing a 34 year old man asleep in a bedroom hit by the tree. The tornado continued moving to the northeast blowing down trees along Bartow Street and West Cherokee Avenue in addition to other areas across downtown Cartersville. The tornado crossed I-75 and Highway 294/20 spur blowing down a few trees. The tornado intensified as it crossed Highway 20 east of I75. Numerous trees were blown down near the end of Black Road Northeast with minor roof damage to a home. Along Bells Ferry Road numerous large trees were snapped and blown down as the tornado reached maximum intensity in this |area. The storm crossed Stamp Creek Road blowing down trees and power lines before entering the Pine Log Wildlife Management Area blowing down 60-70 more trees before lifting. [04/12/20: Tornado #7, County #1/1, EF-1, Bartow, 2020:013].

Estimated report of 60 mph wind gust as storms moved through about 4 miles east of Ft. Mountain State Park.

The Emergency Manager reported several traffic complaints of ponding of water on roadways in Cartersville. Radar estimates indicate that 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain occurred in the area, causing the flooding.

Multiple trees down across roadways just east of Abbottsford.

Multiple trees down across several roadways just east of Baughs Crossroads.

Multiple reports of tree down across roads in LaGrange.

Large tree down near the intersection of Kiutuestua Creek Road and Lows Mills Road.

Report of multiple trees down just east of Harrisonville.

Report of multiple trees and powerlines down near the intersection of Helton Creek Road and Holly Lane.

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 90 mph and a maximum path width of 100 yards touched down in northwest Cherokee County blowing down 250-300 trees along Garland Mountain Trail, blocking the road in several places and narrowly missing a few large homes. [04/12/20: Tornado #8, County #1/1, EF-1, Cherokee, 2020:014].

Multiple reports of trees and powerlines down around the Gaddistown area.

Report of several trees down near Nottely Dam.

A couple of trees reported down near Ivy Log.

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 mph and a maximum path width of 50 yards touched down in eastern Harris County blowing down several trees in a mostly remote, wooded area. The tornado crossed Oak Mountain Road blowing down 3 trees which narrowly missed a home, then lifted. [04/12/20: Tornado #9, County #1/1, EF-0, Harris, 2020:015].

Reports of trees and powerlines down along with structural damage along Mt. Pleasant Church Road W.

Tree down at the intersection of Hwy 372 and Conns Creek Road.

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 mph and a maximum path width of 100 yards developed over northern |Talbot County blowing down numerous trees in a mostly remote, wooded area. Several roads were blocked by downed trees including Tom Buffington Road and Sunrise Road. [04/12/20: Tornado #10, County #1/1, EF-0, Talbot, 2020:016].

Large tree reported down on a double-wide trailer on the 600 Block of Clark Street.

Large tree down on the 10000 block of E Hwy 16.

Large tree reported down on structure along Pioneer Circle.

Trees reported down along Mason Creek Road.

Reports of multiple trees and power lines down in Blairsville.

Substantial wind damage in the area of Kilough Church Road. One structure was damaged due to a falling tree.

Powerline down near the 4500th block of Maroney Road.

Reports of multiple trees and power lines down near Owltown.

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF3 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 140 mph and a maximum path width of 1200 yards developed south of Thomaston in Upson County near Gordon School Road east of Old Talbotton Road. The tornado moved northeast narrowly missing the densely populated Lincoln Park area but hitting the Southern Crescent Technical College and Raintree Golf and Country Club on Highway 19 with winds of 70 to 85 mph. The tornado intensified as it passed Triune Mill Road on a path parallel to and just south of Yatesville Highway, where homes and cars were damaged from falling trees. As the tornado reached Trice Cemetery Road, it broadened to over 2/3 of a mile wide. An unoccupied mobile home was rotated 90 degrees and rolled on its side. The tornado reached its maximum intensity as reached Trinity road where a single story frame home had most of its roof blown off and every tree within a 1/8 mile radius was snapped. One house was lifted off of its foundation and deposited several yards away in the roadway on Highway 74. The tornado slowly began to weaken as it continued northeast through the northeastern corner of Upson County and into far southeastern Lamar County. In total, 159 structures were affected. thirty eight homes had minor damage, 20 major damage and 7 were destroyed. [04/12/20: Tornado #11, County #1/2, EF-3, Upson, 2020:017].

Report of tree down at the intersection of Sanders-Davis Road and Pierce Chapel Road.

Report of a tree down along Dawsonville Hwy in the Deerfield area.

Report of a tree fell onto a home on Rippling Brook Trace.

Report of a tree down on a home on the 90th block of Westwind Trail.

Report of a tree down on a shed along 1st Ave in downtown Buena Vista.

Multiple trees were downed onto the roadway along Branch Road.

Multiple trees reported down on two homes on the 6100 block of River Run Circle.

A National Weather Service survey found that the tornado in Upson County crossed into Lamar County as an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 mph and a maximum path width of 200 yards. The tornado crossed into the county where Ritchie Road makes a 90 degree turn just west of Highway 341. The tornado blew down or snapped a few trees as it crossed Highway 341 and Leverette Road before lifting at Community House Road. [04/12/20: Tornado #11, County #2/2, EF-0, Lamar, 2020:017].

Trees reported down on Hwy 129 near White County High School.

Multiple reports of trees down on either side of Pleasant Hill Road, just north of I-85.

Multiple trees reported down near the intersection of Roosevelt Hwy and Stonewall Tell Road.

A weak EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in southwest Fulton County along Welcome All Terrace SW. A few trees were uprooted or snapped behind some homes along that|street. The tornado continued northeast downing small limbs and lofting debris. NWS Radar detected lofted debris at about 1000 feet as the tornado crossed Delano Road. Ground evidence suggested that this was mostly small limbs and leaves as there |wasn't widespread damage on the ground but more sporadic large limbs and an occasional tree down. The storm continued northeast crossing North Commerce drive were several trees were snapped or uprooted in between 2 large warehouses. No other damage was noted in the area. A debris signature continued to be present on radar. |The storm crossed Interstate 285 and then Washington Rd where a large tree was downed causing minor damage to a house. Several trees were snapped behind a home along Janice Drive and along Karen Road before lifting. [04/13/20: Tornado #12, County #1/1, EF-0, Fulton, 2020:018].

Reports of several trees down in and near Butler.

This tornado is a regeneration from the same storm which caused the Upson County EF-3 tornado to the southwest. This tornado first touched down along Potts Cemetery Road downing a few trees continuing NE crossing Hwy 41 and Ingram Rd snapping and|uprooting a few trees. This portion of the track was rated EF-0. The tornado intensified quickly NE of Hwy 41 into an EF-3 as it approached Goodwyne/Collier Rd. A large 100'x150' metal building and small home were completely destroyed. The metal frame and 3'x3'x3' concrete footers for the building were all pulled from the ground with the building and twisted amongst the wreckage leaving holes in the ground around the concrete slab. Several cars were flipped and thrown including a jeep which was thrown onto the small home which sat next to the metal building. The homeowner was inside his home in the bathroom sheltering and survived under the a large pile of debris from both the house and building. Rescue operations took 45 minutes to get to the homeowner under the debris. A small plane was destroyed, a mid-size tractor was |flipped over and a boat was thrown from the tornado at this location. High end EF1/EF2 Tree damage occurred in the area to the surrounding and to the NE of the building. As the Tornado continued NE along Collier Rd, numerous trees were snapped and |uprooted including a large tree onto a home near Collier and Smith Rd. The tornado crossed Interstate 75 near mile marker 188 throwing numerous trees onto the highway shutting it down for a period of time until they were cleared. By this point, the tornado|intensity decreased to EF0/EF1 and continued NE crossing English Rd downing trees and eventually Hwy 42 before weakening. NWS Radar imagery suggests debris was lofted to as high as 19,000 FT from this particular tornado. [04/13/20: Tornado #13, County #1/1, EF-3, Monroe, 2020:019].

Reports of trees down on Hwy 17 near Carr Creek.

Report of a tree and lines down at the 1800 block of Ravenwood Way.

Report of trees down on the 1000 block of Mason Woods Dr NE.

Report of a tree and wires down on the 2000 block of Mountain Creek Road in Stone Mountain.

Report of a large tree and power lines down on the 2100 block of Gunstock Drive in Stone Mountain.

This survey/narrative was done by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg. This tornado touched down in extreme northeast Hall County, and quickly crossed into Habersham County along Herring Mill Rd. The tornado moved east/northeast, crossing U.S.23 just west of Alto. The tornado began to move in more of an easterly direction as it moved across the south side of the city of Baldwin, taking it into Banks County near the intersection of Park Ave and Old Orchard Rd. The tornado continued east from Baldwin, although damage indicators became more sporadic as it passed through a remote portion of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest . The tornado briefly crossed over the southeast corner of Habersham County, before moving into Stephens County, apparently dissipating in the Old Cannon Rd/E Red Root Rd area. Damage along the entire path was largely limited to snapped and uprooted trees, although one mobile home received minor to moderate roof damage on Hamby Mountain Park Dr in Baldwin (Banks County). [04/13/20: Tornado #14, County #1/2, EF-0, Hall, 2020:020].

Trees and wires down at Brookstone Drive and Flakes Mill Road.

Several reports of trees down and powerlines down in and around Reynolds. A carport was also destroyed by a new construction home.

Ping pong-sized hail reported at the intersection of Flowery Branch and GA Hwy 124.

Reports of powerlines down along the 4000 block of Wolverton Drive.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding on the 600 block of Rockborough Drive. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches occurred in the area, causing the flooding.

Power lines down at the 4000 block of Randolph Macon Court.

This survey/narrative was done by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg. This tornado touched down in extreme northeast Hall County and quickly crossed into Habersham County along Herring Mill Rd. The tornado moved east/northeast, crossing U.S.23 just west of Alto. The tornado began to move in more of an easterly direction as it moved across the south side of the city of Baldwin, taking it into Banks County, near the intersection of Park Ave and Old Orchard Rd. The tornado continued east from Baldwin, although damage indicators became more sporadic as it passed through a remote portion of the |Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The tornado briefly crossed over the southeast corner of Habersham County again, before moving into Stephens County, apparently dissipating in the Old Cannon Rd/E Red Root Rd area. Damage along the entire path was largely limited to snapped and uprooted trees, although one mobile home received minor to moderate roof damage on Hamby Mountain Park Dr in Baldwin (Banks County). [04/13/20: Tornado #14, County #2/2, EF-1, Banks, 2020:020].

Trees and power lines reported down at the intersection of Klondike Road and Rockland Road.

Tree down on Flat Rock Road, between Greensboro Highway and Maddison Ave. EM reported the tree fell just before strongest storms hit - likely outflow winds.

Tree reported down at Knoxville and Moncreif.

A tornado briefly touched down in Macon as a line of severe storms moved through the city. The tornado first touched down on Edgewater Drive causing a tree to fall onto a house. The storm crossed I-475 and ripping shingles and roofing material off of 2 hotels next to the interstate as well as blowing a fence down. The storm crossed Zebulon Rd where the front door and windows of a Walgreens Store were completely blown in and a large hole was blown through the roof. Most of the interior shelving and ceiling was blown over and downed with significant damage occurring to the store. A Walmart adjacent to the Walgreens had its sunroofs blown out with minor roof damage elsewhere. Numerous trees were uprooted in and around the Walmart Parking lot. Further up Zebulon, a gas station canopy sustained damage as much of the metal sheeting was peeled and thrown. Significant shingle damage occurred to a small professional building next to the gas station. A large tree was downed onto Zebulon Rd next to the Chick-Fil-A. The storm continued NE it hit the subdivision along Huddersfield |Rd and Wakefield Way hard with numerous large trees downed including several onto homes causing major damage to the homes. The tornado began to weaken as it continued NE crossing Forsyth Rd with branches and limbs down. The tornado ended near Wesleyan Dr and Tharpe Dr with a few trees downed. [04/13/20: Tornado #15, County #1/1, EF-1, Bibb, 2020:021].

Two trees were downed in Plains. One at the Plains post office and the other near the intersection of Hwy 45 and Hwy 308.

Power pole and lines down in the road at East Wright Street and East Brook Drive.

A tree was reported down in the road on Hwy 211 NE at Kristin Lane.

A large tree was reported down at the intersection of Mulberry Road and Jim Johnson Road.

Report of multiple trees down near Payne City.

Report of multiple trees down in the Stanton Woods subdivision.

Multiple trees were down on Norton Road NE at Milstead Road NE.

EM reports multiple trees down just northeast of Macon.

Tree reported down on a house at the 2600 block of Riverview Road.

EM reported trees down on Bold Springs Road at Bold Springs Church Road.

Multiple trees reported down on Ellington Road SE.

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Hwy 49 and Fox Stephens Road.

Trees were reported down on Bullock Bridge Road.

Tree down at the intersection of North Hwy 41 and Carolyn Court.

Multiple trees reported down in Americus with one tree down on a house at the 1000 block of Westside Drive. Another tree was reported down on a house at the 600 block of Walter Way.

Report of multiple trees down near Henderson.

Report of trees down along I-75 between mile markers 136 and 138.

EM reported power lines down on Margie Drive at Gunn Road.

A high-end EF1 tornado touched down along Shady Dale Rd in Putnam County knocking down a few trees. The tornado continued NE through the Oconee National Forest downing trees and crossing Godfrey Rd where numerous trees were snapped or|uprooted. Most of the damage to this point was rated EF0 to low-end EF1. As the tornado moved NE crossing Reids Rd it intensified to maximum intensity snapping hundreds of trees 10 feet off the ground as it crossed the road. The storm continued NE crossing Hwy 129 snapping and uprooting trees. Three homes located along the hwy |sustained minor roof damage from the storm. The storm crossed Bethel Church Rd snapping trees and across Lower Harmony Road where the top of a silo was torn off in addition to roofing material from a nearby barn. The storm eventually crossed Denham |road knocking over a few trees before lifting as it approached a neighborhood along Hunters Chase Ct. [04/13/20: Tornado #16, County #1/1, EF-1, Putnam, 2020:022].

Power lines down along St. Patricks Drive.

Public report of a large tree down on a home off of Sunshine Way in Centerville.

Reports of trees down on Etchison Road.

Multiple trees reported down near Houston Lake.

EM reports multiple trees down just south of Warner Robins. A few roads affected are Booth Road, South Davis Drive, Moody Road and Sandy Run Road.

EM reported multiple trees down along Old Glenwood Springs Road.

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Middle River Road and Lane Store Road.

EM reported multiple trees down in Elko, along Pine Street.

Tree down at the intersection of Hwy 129 and Friendship Church Road.

Report of a home sustaining damage on West Lake Road at Hwy 96. Unsure if it was a tree falling on house or other structural damage.

Tree reported down near the intersection of Hooks Mill Road and RW Jones Road.

Multiple power lines reported down by trained spotter, near the intersection of 1st and Williams Road near Danville.

The same storm which generated a tornado in Putnam County regenerated a new EF1 tornado once it crossed into Greene County at Lake Oconee. The tornado first touched down along Reynolds Parkway within the Creek Club Reynolds Plantation subdivision snapping an uprooting a few trees. As the tornado continued NE through the subdivision it intensified to maximum intensity (105 MPH) near the golf course at Rose Creek and Cottage Lane. Several well built homes sustained minor roof damage from wind or debris. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted in the area between Sandy Ford and Rose Creek. The tornado reached the point at the end of Rose Creek where several homes had trees fall on them caused more significant damage. A portion of dock at a home on Rose Creek was lifted out of the water and thrown onto the |shore and numerous boathouses sustained major damage. The storm crossed a portion of Lake Oconee and emerged into another subdivision along Cherokee Drive, Cloudland Ct. and Eagle Bluff Drive where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Several |homes sustained damage from trees here as well. The storm crossed Bouldercrest Way and Sun Valley Ct, across another portion of Lake Oconee and up Club Drive snapping and uprooting trees. The tornado weakened a bit as it moved up Armour Rd with EF0 type tree damage and crossed Fleur de Lac Lane where a pocket of EF1 tree damage was observed and a home was severely damaged from a falling tree. The storm continued to weaken as it moved NE and dissipatedas it crossed Veaszy and White Plains Rd where a tree was knocked over. In total, an estimated 35 to 40 homes were impacted by trees from this tornado. [04/13/20: Tornado #17, County #1/1, EF-1, Greene, 2020:023].

A tree was reported down at Balls Church and Hwy 18.

Tree reported down at the intersection of Hwy 80 and Turkey Creek.

Multiple reports of trees and power lines down in the area of Soloman Road, off Hwy 80.

A tree came down and took out power lines on the 1200 block of Main street, just outside of Jeffersonville.

Report of a home sustaining damage on the 19000 block of Hwy 80. Unknown if a tree caused the damage or just the wind.

Trees and multiple power lines down across the road near the intersection of Oak Street and 1st Street in Danville.

Tree down at the intersection of White Plains Road and Syrup Mill Crossing.

Tree down on Cordele Highway near a bridge over Cedar Creek.

Reports of trees and power lines down on Fale Street, in Hawkinsville.

The Emergency Manager reported roadway flooding in the 8200 block of South Main Street in Helen, near the Chevron Gas Station. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred in the area, causing the flooding.

This tornado began just at the Wilkinson/Washington county line and moved east for just over a mile and a half. The tornado mainly caused tree damage before quickly lifting around Highway 272, south of Oconee. [04/13/20: Tornado #18, County #1/1, EF-0, Washington, 2020:024].

This tornado was part of a dual circulation separated by only 5 miles. This was the southern most of those circulations and produced EF1 damage almost exclusively with|winds of 90 mph. This produced mainly tree damage in the form of uprooted softwoods and hardwoods. [04/13/20: Tornado #19, County #1/1, EF-1, Washington, 2020:025].

This tornado was the northern most part of a dual circulation separated by only 5 miles. Although it was a very short path of approximately one mile, this tornado was able to snap hundreds of mainly softwood type trees with the most extensive damage crossing Hamburg State Park Rd. [04/13/20: Tornado #20, County #1/1, EF-1, Washington, 2020:026].

Power lines down at the intersection of W Elam Church Road and Jack Ray Road.

Large tree down on the 5000 block of E Cadley Road.

Large tree down at the intersection of Hwy 80 and Indian Hill Road.

Large tree down at the intersection of Country Club Road and Parker Dairy Road.

Large tree down at the intersection of Mimosa Drive and Bellevue Ave.

This tornado began along News Bridge Road destroying a building before moving over more rural sections and snapping hundreds of trees consisting of both softwoods and |hardwoods. The tornado was remarkably consistent in its track, producing EF1 damage between 95 and 100 mph nearly the entire path. Dozens of homes were damaged with a few destroyed from trees falling on them. The tornado near HJ lane pick up two |vehicles including a truck and displaced them 100 yards. Shortly before the tornado lifted, it crossed into Jefferson county where additional tree damage occurred. [04/13/20: Tornado #21, County #1/2, EF-1, Washington, 2020:027].

Large tree down on Clarks Mill Road, between Avera and Hwy 540 West.

The Emergency Manager reported a pond overflowed at the intersection of Blue Ridge Highway and Crawford Road, flooding the roadway. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred in the area, causing the flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a partial lane washout and debris blockage due to high water on Watts Creek. Damage occurred to Timber Blossom Drive and Dillard Road, between Timber Ridge road and Emerine Road.

The Emergency Manager reported a culvert washed out on Hayfield Road due to high flow through a Kiutuestia Creek tributary. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain fell over the area, causing the flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that high flow through Youngcane Creek flooded yards and at least one basement on Wildwater Lane. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a culvert washed out on Byers Road due to high flow through Youngcane Creek. Radar estimates indicate 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Ivy Log Gap Road at Henderson Road and Sugar Branch Lane were impassable due to high water through Rogers Branch and Ivy Log Creek, respectively. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, causing the flooding.

This tornado began along News Bridge Road destroying a building before moving over more rural sections and snapping hundreds of trees consisting of both softwoods and |hardwoods. The tornado was remarkably consistent in its track, producing EF1 damage between 95 and 100 mph nearly the entire path. Dozens of homes were damaged with a few destroyed from trees falling on them. The tornado near HJ lane pick up two |vehicles including a truck and displaced them 100 yards. Shortly before the tornado lifted, it crossed into Jefferson county where additional tree damage occurred. [04/13/20: Tornado #21, County #2/2, EF-0, Jefferson, 2020:027].

EM reported multiple trees down around the city of Louisville.

EM reported two trees down near the intersection of Hope Church Road and Edwards Creek Road.

EM reported multiple trees down at the intersection of Hwy 178 and Clifford Rogers Road.