Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms affected the region to start the year. Two day rainfall totals in excess of 8 inches were common across portions of the Florida panhandle with several roads flooded. Severe weather, including tornadoes and significant straight line wind damage, also occurred across the tri-state area with most of it in southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia. Albany was particularly hard hit with significant wind damage. There were a total of 5 fatalities across the tri-state area from straight line winds.  There was also 1 fatality in Florida due to river flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:27:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down along Bridgeboro-Anderson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEN HILL, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 23:13:00 to 02-JAN-17 23:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: LULAVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 to 02-JAN-17 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Colquitt county.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 23:20:00 to 02-JAN-17 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down on Livingston Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:05:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUCKER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring site at Ducker measured a wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down near 200 Henry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:32:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVESTER-WORTH ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The under-skirting of a home was pushed under a home on Ramblewood Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:45:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Jodie Hobby Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:50:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISABELLA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The roof to a screened in porch was blown off along Highway 313 North.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:54:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAKOTA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Alberson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Hillhouse Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: POULAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power line was blown down on Highway 256 just east of Cotton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A roof was blown off a farm house on Cleo Boyd Road.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto Harris Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Structural damage was reported at the Charity Grove Church.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down on Ausby Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:43:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down on Sawyer Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:44:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down with roof damage on Howard Drive.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:43:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down on Highway 313.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 21:38:00 to 02-JAN-17 21:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLEMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were blown down in southwestern Randolph county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TERRELL, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAWSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Highway 82.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISABELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Three trees were blown down onto a house near Sylvester.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees were blown down in southeastern Lee county.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:28:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUALITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were blown down near Meigs.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:45:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH MOULTRIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down across a home with power lines also down on Walter Murphy Road.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISABELLA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto a house on Boyd Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down on Blue Springs Road from Church Road to Jewel Crowe Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:45:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Damage on Highway 32 East consisted of roof damage, pool damage, outbuilding damage, and vehicle damage.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:56:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHBURN-TURNER ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Kendrick Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:56:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORTH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Hopewell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 23:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMBOY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Amboy Farms Road.

Tornado in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:32:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURNER CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down just inside the Dougherty County line along Cordele Road before moving east-northeast into Worth County. The tornado lifted just east of Highway 313. A strongly convergent signature was noted in the tree damage which supports the designation as a tornado.  Max winds were estimated at 105 mph.

Tornado in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 21:12:00 to 02-JAN-17 21:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAWHATCHEE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF2 tornado with max winds estimated at 115 mph touched down on Damascus Hilton Road just east of Zion Road and moved NE toward Cedar Springs Road. At the intersection of Cedar Springs Road and Hightower Road, two residences were significantly damaged, with a portion of the roof deck removed. Additionally several farm buildings were damaged or destroyed in the area. The tornado then turned more to the east and eventually lifted when reaching Old Lucile Road. Damage further east on Rock Bluff Road near the intersection of Highway 39 was consistent with straight line wind damage with winds near 80 to 90 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 23:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMBOY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on John Pate Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 21:37:00 to 02-JAN-17 21:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage to a farm equipment dealer and automobile dealer in the West Bainbridge area was determined to be associated with straight line winds around 80 mph.  Trees were also blown down in West Bainbridge including Donald Dr, Hawk St, Dennard St, Miller Ave, Bethel Road, Newton Road, Spring Creek Road, Hales Landing, and John Sam Road.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVESTER-WORTH ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power poles were blown down on Spring Flats Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:33:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Pearson Road at Woodcrest Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:34:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISABELLA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree hit the side of a house on Lakeside Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISABELLA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down onto a house on Steve Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:34:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down near Worthy and Rich Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISABELLA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power pole was snapped near 200 Strangward Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:45:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Eric Alred Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:49:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto a power line on Highway 33 South of Gleaton Road.

Tornado in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 21:34:00 to 02-JAN-17 21:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWENA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF2 tornado with max winds near 120 mph touched down just west of Highway 45 north of Billy Newberry Road. The tornado lifted just north of Newton Road. There was significant tree damage along with some structural damage along the periphery of the path.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 21:25:00 to 02-JAN-17 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey team found a small area of damage to trees and outbuildings in western Decatur county consistent with straight line winds around 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:45:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Abrams Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 21:40:00 to 02-JAN-17 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RECOVERY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were blown down in southwestern Decatur county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:10:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELPINO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several power lines were blown down north of Cairo.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:14:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Macedonia Church area.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 21:54:00 to 02-JAN-17 21:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

There was significant damage to trees and a few structures in the town of Newton.  A survey determined that the damage was consistent with straight line winds near 85 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:56:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAKOTA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Ireland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:19:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Weatherbug station at Darton State College reported a 68 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Fowler Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:39:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Damage occurred to a shop on Highway 313 North.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Crowe Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:43:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Red Oak Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:52:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAKOTA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Warwick Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:56:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHBURN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Highway 159.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 23:04:00 to 02-JAN-17 23:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: REBECCA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Scott Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 23:05:00 to 02-JAN-17 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: REBECCA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Shady Lane.

Tornado in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 21:18:00 to 02-JAN-17 21:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF2 tornado with max winds near 115 mph initially touched down on the Early County side of the Early-Miller County line near Three Notch Road. Damage in this area was mainly limited to trees and a few farm buildings that were destroyed. Damage in this area was generally consistent with EF1 damage. The tornado moved NE toward US-27 near the intersection with Bates Road. A mobile home suffered roof damage and numerous pines were snapped or uprooted on the west side of US-27. The tornado continued northeast and intensified before reaching Middleton Road. Many trees were snapped, with a few debarked in this area. One farm building was completely destroyed in this area. The tornado continued moving to the east-northeast and ultimately lifted near Old Damascus Road where a few trees were snapped and a pivot irrigation system was overturned.  Damage cost was estimated.

Tornado in MILLER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 21:41:00 to 02-JAN-17 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOKTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down near Albany Highway and Kimbrel Road in eastern Miller County. The tornado traveled northeast, doing heavy damage to trees in along the path. A home and outbuildings were damaged near Highway 200 in Baker County before the tornado lifted.  Max winds were estimated at 105 mph.

Tornado in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 21:45:00 to 02-JAN-17 21:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIMSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down near Albany Highway and Kimbrel Road in eastern Miller County. The tornado traveled northeast, doing heavy damage to trees in along the path. A home and outbuildings were damaged near Highway 200 in Baker County before the tornado lifted.  Max winds were estimated at 105 mph.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:49:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAKOTA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS survey team determined that straight line winds of 80 mph moved across Turner county. The severe winds downed hundreds of trees, knocked over a church steeple, and removed shingles and metal roofing from mobile homes and well-constructed outbuildings. In addition, a few mobile homes were damaged by falling trees and one outbuilding was destroyed when the wind shifted it off the blocks on which it was located. This resulted in one fatality. The damage was confined to roughly a 6.5 mile by 4 mile box.  Damage cost was estimated.

Tornado in CALHOUN, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 21:52:00 to 02-JAN-17 21:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEARY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado with max winds near 85 mph touched down along Mercer Ave and lifted near Bray St in the town of Leary. Damage consisted of numerous uprooted trees and minor damage to several roofs. Several outbuildings were also damaged, and numerous power lines and power poles were blown down.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 23:03:00 to 02-JAN-17 23:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMBOY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Freeman Road.

Tornado in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:08:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BACONTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 7.50M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado with max winds near 95 mph touched down near Flint River just west of US 19 and north of Baconton in Mitchell County. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped.  In fact, there were estimates of around 3,000 pecan trees destroyed.  There was roof damage to several mobile homes off Stage Coach Road. The tornado may have touched down a bit further west and lifted a bit further east. However, these areas were inaccessible to the survey team.  Damage cost was estimated.  An article from Texas A&M states that a mature pecan tree is worth around $2,500, bringing the estimated crop damage total to around $7.5 million.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:14:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKETT CROSSING
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 17.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm produced a 3 to 4 mile swath of 80 to 85 mph winds across the northern half of Albany proper, causing widespread damage across the city. The NWS damage survey team found hundreds of snapped and/or uprooted trees, minor to moderate roof damage to structures and buildings, and occasional instances of extensive damage to wide-span metal roofs in areas throughout the city. Much of the severe structural damage surveyed was a result of trees falling onto structures and powerlines, especially in the Rawson Circle area, where the roads are canopied by old oak trees. The downed trees across the city were oriented in the same direction. This, along with examination of radar data from the event suggests that the damage was caused by straight line winds.  Dougherty county received FEMA aid for this event due to damage cost exceeding the local threshold of $16 million.

Tornado in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:35:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ROCK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down just inside the Dougherty County line along Cordele Road before moving east northeast into Worth County. The tornado lifted just east of Highway 313. A strongly convergent signature was noted in the tree damage which supports the designation as a tornado.  There was significant damage to the Camp Osborn area in far western Worth county where a group of boy scouts were staying overnight.  Although thousands of trees were blown down with several buildings in the forest destroyed due to falling trees, the boy scouts remained safe due to receiving the warning with sufficient lead time to take shelter in a safer building.  Max winds were estimated around 105 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Tornado in SEMINOLE, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 21:14:00 to 02-JAN-17 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERTURN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado with max winds near 90 mph touched down on Grant Graham road causing damage to pecan groves, two mobile homes, and one single family home. The tornado tracked northeast for approximately 3.75 miles along Highway 91 before lifting just south of Donalsonville.  Damage was estimated.