A multi-day severe weather event struck the southeast January 21-22, 2017 with three rounds of severe weather moving through the area. The first round of severe weather started during the mid-morning hours on Saturday, January 21, 2017 as a squall line pushed into southeast Alabama and the Florida panhandle. As it pushed eastward nine warnings were issued with a total of 18 damaging wind reports (trees and power lines downed) related to these storms.
After a brief lull during Saturday evening as the aforementioned squall line washed out near the Gulf Coast, strong southerly flow returned late Saturday night as a warm front pushed northward across the Florida Big Bend and southern Georgia. Initially with this late Saturday night to early Sunday morning event, a strong supercell moved across southern Georgia producing a tornado that moved across Thomas and northern Brooks Counties. This was the first tornado across the area with this multi- day event. From the same supercell that produced the tornado in Thomas and northern Brooks Counties, another tornado developed that tracked across Brooks, Berrien and Cook Counties and this tornado resulted in 11 fatalities. This overnight into early Sunday morning event produced one more tornado, an EF-1 that struck Lowndes County.
A final round of severe weather moved through Sunday afternoon as a warm front continued to push northward into southeast Alabama and southern Georgia while the main low and trailing cold front pushed eastward across the Florida panhandle and offshore regions. This afternoon round of supercells first produced a tornado in Henry County, AL. An hour and a half after the Henry County tornado, two more tornadoes developed, an EF-2 that struck Clay, Randolph and Calhoun Counties (Georgia) and an EF-1 tornado that hit Franklin County, FL. After this, a long tracked tornado (track length of more than 70 miles) moved across Albany (Dougherty County) and into Worth and Turner Counties, causing extensive damage and five fatalities.
Overall this multi-day event resulted in seven tornadoes, 16 deaths and numerous injuries. Three days of damage surveys were conducted to rate the tornadoes on the Enhanced Fujita scale.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:29:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOVERNORS SQUARE MALL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 1749 Apalachee Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:30:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOVERNORS SQUARE MALL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at Circle Dr and Magnolia Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:32:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE MALL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down near Devra Dr and Alton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:33:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVY PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 216 West 2nd Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:33:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 750 Riggins Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:33:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINTHROP PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 1525 Coombs Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:34:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINTHROP PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 2025 Watson Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:34:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINTHROP PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Hillgate Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:34:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLEARN ESTATES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were blown down near Miccosukee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:34:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINTHROP PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 2983 Nutmeg Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: KLEMAN PLAZA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down near 1800 Old Fort Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: KLEMAN PLAZA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 1601 Golf Terrace.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINTHROP PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down on Capital Circle NE.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOM BROWN PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 1427 Lynn Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY (FAMU)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 2128 Seminole Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAMU BRAGG STADIUM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 1955 Flipper Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 13:34:00 to 22-JAN-17 13:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIANNA MUNICIPAL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 58 mph wind gust was measured at KMAI.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 14:40:00 to 22-JAN-17 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Roof damage occurred in Bristol and a large tree was blown into the road.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN POINT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down near Highway 65 and Highway 98.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CURTIS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down south of Sopchoppy.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:04:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAWFORDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down in Crawfordville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:15:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDART
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 22-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE FUNIAK SPRINGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 12:55:00 to 22-JAN-17 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PANAMA CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in the Panama City area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 12:40:00 to 22-JAN-17 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONCE DE LEON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down in Holmes county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 13:00:00 to 22-JAN-17 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were blown down across Washington county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 13:15:00 to 22-JAN-17 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down across Calhoun County, FL.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 13:34:00 to 22-JAN-17 13:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIANNA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:54:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

I-10 at Mile Marker 238 was closed due to trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 16:00:00 to 22-JAN-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 14:50:00 to 22-JAN-17 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREELS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Across rural Franklin County, a tornado touched down just west of SR-65 on the north side of East Bay. This tornado tracked across SR-65 before dissipating prior to reaching Juniper Creek Road. Damage along the path of the tornado was limited to snapped or uprooted pine trees. Damage along the track was consistent with an EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 09:00:00 to 22-JAN-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST MEADOWS PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down near Summerbrooke Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 09:00:00 to 22-JAN-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLEARN LAKES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 06:15:00 to 22-JAN-17 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down on Fairbanks Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 07:15:00 to 22-JAN-17 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto McClendon Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 07:15:00 to 22-JAN-17 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Additional power lines were blown down near 2061 Fairbanks Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 14:39:00 to 22-JAN-17 14:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAWDUST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

I-10 eastbound was closed at mile marker 203 due to a tree in the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 14:42:00 to 22-JAN-17 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARSEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 157 and Bell Drive were closed due to trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 14:42:00 to 22-JAN-17 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRETNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down over U.S. Highway 90.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 07:40:00 to 22-JAN-17 07:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINCHER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were blown down in the northern part of Jefferson county.

Hail in BAY, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 07:40:00 to 22-JAN-17 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The public reported quarter size hail in the Southport area on social media.

Hail in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 10:10:00 to 22-JAN-17 10:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE FUNIAK SPRINGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public sent a photo of quarter size hail from De Funiak Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 13:03:00 to 22-JAN-17 13:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PAM)TYNDALL AFB
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 60 mph wind gust was measured at KPAM.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 13:04:00 to 22-JAN-17 13:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PAM)TYNDALL AFB
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 68 mph wind gust was measured at the Tyndall AFB drone runway, KTDR.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:34:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINTHROP PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 2052 Capital Circle NE.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:35:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOVERNORS SQUARE MALL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down near Polos On Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:35:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACON COMMUNITY PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down near Potts Road at Noble Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:36:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLEARN ESTATES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 2700 Donovan Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:36:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLEARN ESTATES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 3506 Colonnade.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 21-JAN-17 10:31:00 to 21-JAN-17 10:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down onto a power line on Spring Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 06:05:00 to 22-JAN-17 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGNET COVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on McBride Ct.

Thunderstorm Wind in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 06:13:00 to 22-JAN-17 06:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMIESON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down on Salem Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:32:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down on the 1500 block of Belmont Trace.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:27:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAKE GAITHER COMMUNITY CENTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down near the intersection of Tram Road and South Monroe Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:27:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE BRADFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 4505 Spring Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAMU BRAGG STADIUM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 843 Campbell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOVERNORS SQUARE MALL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down on Blair Stone Road at Lafayette.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOVERNORS SQUARE MALL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 1533 Indianhead Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:36:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLEARN ESTATES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at 2347 Braeburn Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-17 15:10:00 to 22-JAN-17 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TULLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The left hand, southbound lane of U.S. Highway 98 was closed due to trees down.