Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Georgia, October 10 to 11, 2020

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 90 mph and a maximum path width of 75 yards travelled 1.43 miles across parts of Newton County on the west side of Covington. The tornado first touched down near the intersection of Washington Street and Walker Bend Parkway and moved northwest, ending just south of I-20 along Woodhaven Drive. The tornado produced some tree and structural damage with the most serious and extensive damage occurring along Turner Lake Circle at a homeless shelter where portions of the roof and walls of the building were damaged. Two people suffered minor injuries. [10/10/20: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF-1, Newton, 2020:028].

The Meriwether County 911 center reported a few trees blown down from southeast of Gay to east of Luthersville. One tree fell onto the covered bridge over Red Oak Creek along Covered Bridge Road.

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 79 mph and a maximum path width of 90 yards travelled 0.37 miles across the southwest side of Newnan. The tornado touched down on the north side of Newnan High School and moved north, ending just south of Westview Cemetery causing tree and structural damage. The most extensive damage occurred at Newnan High School where a portion of the roof was blown off. No injuries were reported. [10/10/20: Tornado #2, County #1/1, EF-0, Coweta, 2020:029].

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 73 mph and a maximum path width of 65 yards travelled 1 mile across the north side of Newnan. The tornado touched down near The Village Center along Highway 29 and moved north causing extensive tree damage before ending in a residential area along Howard Hughes Road. The most extensive damage occurred in the residential area along Howard Hughes Road where some softwood trees were fully uprooted. No injuries were reported. [10/10/20: Tornado #3, County #1/1, EF-0, Coweta, 2020:030].

The Polk County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the southern end of the county.

The public reported a couple of trees blown down in the 800 block of Happy Valley Circle. One of the trees damaged the porch and roof of a home.

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 mph and a maximum path width of 200 yards travelled 2.1 miles across a portion of northern Pike County northeast of Concord. The tornado touched down just northeast of Concord near the intersection of Hill Street and West Road snapping or uprooting multiple trees along West Road as it moved north northeast before lifting near the intersection with Hollonville Road. The most extensive damage occurred along West Road near Bottoms Road where several pine trees were uprooted or snapped. No injuries were reported. [10/10/20: Tornado #4, County #1/1, EF-0, Pike, 2020:031].

The Emergency Manager reported water on Main Street. Radar estimates indicate that 1.5 to 3 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported a few trees and power lines blown down across Rome.

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 75 mph and a maximum path width 150 yards travelled 0.6 miles across a portion of east Clayton County near Morrow. The tornado touched down near Maddox Road south of Mt. Zion Boulevard between Morrow and Allendale Heights in northeast Clayton County. The tornado moved north northwest, snapping a few trees and pulling some roof materials and siding off a home, before lifting just before Mt. Zion Boulevard. No injuries were reported. [10/10/20: Tornado #5, County #1/1, EF-0, Clayton, 2020:032].

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 mph and a maximum path width of 250 yards travelled 1.7 miles across a portion of south central DeKalb County. The tornado touched down just north of I-20 near Wesley Chapel Road and Cross Lane, snapping several small trees and pulling a few shingles off of roofs. The tornado moved north northwest causing more extensive damage between Lindsey Drive and Oak Valley Road. In this residential area, including Sherwood Avenue and Hanes Drive, multiple large trees were snapped or uprooted with several falling on homes and taking down utility/power lines. The tornado weakened as it continued north northwest with several additional small trees snapped along its path over Belvedere Square and just across Covington Highway along South Indian Creek Drive. No injuries were reported. [10/10/20: Tornado #6, County #1/1, EF-0, DeKalb, 2020:033].

The Emergency Manager reported water rescues due to flash flooding at the intersection of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard and Vine Street. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Gwinnett County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down and damage to a roof across southwest Gwinnett County between Snellville and Lilburn.

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 mph and a maximum path width of 200 yards travelled 0.7 miles across a portion of northeast Lilburn in southwest Gwinnett County. The tornado touched down just west of Bethesda Park, between Lilburn and Lawrenceville and moved northwest, snapping or uprooting multiple trees in a residential area between Oak Park Drive NW and Sweetwater Drive. Several trees fell onto homes, but damage to these homes were minor. Before lifting, the tornado crossed Lawrenceville Highway, snapping a few additional trees. No injuries were reported. [10/10/20: Tornado #7, County #1/1, EF-0, Gwinnett, 2020:034].

The Emergency Manager reported water rescues due to flash flooding at Humphries Street SW, Cooper Street SW, McDaniel Street, SW, Smith Street, and at the intersection of University Avenue and Pryor Street SW. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water rescues due to flash flooding at the intersection of Delowe Drive and Arthur B. Langford Parkway. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a water rescue due to flash flooding in the 200 block of North Avenue NW. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a water rescue in the 1500 block of Orlando Street SW due to high water from a nearby creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water rescues due to flood water from Proctor Creek at the intersection of Troy Street NW and Joseph E Boone Drive NW. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flood waters inundated apartments in the 1600 block of Battle Creek Village. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding along the Flint River resulting in the closures of Upper Riverdale Road at Garden Walk Boulevard, Roxbury Drive, and Arrowhead Boulevard. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported significant flooding at the intersection of Old Rex Morrow Road and Reagan Chase due to high water conditions of Trammel Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water rescues due to flash flooding in the 2200 block of Verbana Street. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Robs Way was closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Thompson Road was closed at two locations, and Hugh Stowers Road closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding along Flat Creek in Dawsonville, resulting in the closure of Flat Creek Road, Jack Heard Road, and Maple Street South. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a portion of Jeff Sullens Road was washed out when a culvert failed. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding issues in the county including: Purvis Road washed out, Apple Valley Road home flooded, a bridge closed on Westmoreland, and the closure of Moss Farm Road. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported B Clark Road was washed out by high flow conditions from a nearby creek. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 10 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Victoria Lane was washed out due to high water conditions on the North Oconee River. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 10 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that high water conditions on the Chattahoochee River caused damaged to a portion of Belton Bridge Road. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 10 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Diamond Hill Church Road was closed due to flooding from nearby creeks and rivers. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 4 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that Hensley Road was washed out due to high water conditions on Candler Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 10 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported high water from Garner Creek flooded Persimmon Tree Road, resulting in its closure. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 10 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported high water from Garner Creek flooded Persimmon Tree Road, resulting in its closure. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 10 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported high water from Pitts Creek washed out Forrester Road. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 10 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a small debris flow near the intersection of GA-400 and GA-60. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the debris flow.

The Emergency Manager reported Dixon Bridge Road was closed due to high water conditions on the North Oconee River. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported the washout of Hulsey Mill Road due to high flow conditions from Mossy Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a portion of Barrett Mill Road was washed out due to high water conditions from Flat Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that a bridge on Airport Road was completely washed away and destroyed. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Roy Powers Road was washed out due to high water conditions on Brasstown Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Carolina Springs Road was heavily damaged by flood waters, including a partial washout. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.