Throughout the weekend of the 21st and 22nd, persistent southwesterly upper-level flow brought a series of strong short waves across the region. The atmosphere over central Georgia was unseasonably warm and unstable with strong low and mid-level shear. The first short wave generated a wave of severe thunderstorms across central and south Georgia through the morning and into the afternoon of the 21st that produced numerous tornadoes. Twenty three tornadoes were confirmed in the WFO Peachtree City warning area with 27 total tornadoes confirmed in the state of Georgia, both records for the number of tornadoes in a single day. A second, stronger short wave swept through during the late morning and afternoon of the 22nd bringing another round of severe weather to central and south Georgia. Additional tornadoes confirmed brought the 2-day total to 27 for the WFO Peachtree City warning area and 41 for the state of Georgia, both a record number for a 2 day period.

Tornado in MACON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 11:59:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARRONS LANE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards began southwest of Marshallville  near Highway 49 in Macon County and travelled east-northeast for around 9 miles crossing Felton Road, BP Turner Road, Marshallville Road and Harbuck Road before ending along Camp John Hope Road just west of the Peach County line. Mostly tree damage was noted with this tornado, however minor roof damage occurred to a few homes and three large irrigation systems were overturned south of Marshallville. [01/21/17: Tornado #10, County #1/1, EF1, Macon, 2017:011].

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 08:45:00 to 21-JAN-17 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE CALLAWY AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Troup County Emergency Manager reported trees and large limbs blown down on the southwest side of LaGrange.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:40:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEEKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Johnson County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down along Highway 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 10:20:00 to 21-JAN-17 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN IS HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Muscogee County 911 center reported numerous trees blown down in the Laurel Hills area near the Columbus Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 12:45:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WENONA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County Emergency Manager reported traffic lights and power lines blown down near Wenona.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:09:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHELLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wilcox County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down from Rochelle to Abbeville. Including 2 trees down in Rochelle and 1 down on Wilson Road and another on Owensboro Road between Rochelle and Abbeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 12:15:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a large pecan tree uprooted on South Tamie Circle near Kathleen. The trunk of the tree was 4-5 feet in diameter near the base.

Tornado in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 11:06:00 to 21-JAN-17 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARDIS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Talbot County Emergency Manager reported that an EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards occurred in northwest Talbot County. This tornado was produced by the same storm that produced the tornado in southern Harris County. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted in a wilderness area southwest of Woodland along Bonnie Dixon Road. [01/21/17: Tornado #3, County #1/1, EF0, Talbot, 2017:004].

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 12:55:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Pulaski County Emergency Manager reported damage from thunderstorm winds in the Hawkinsville area including a large tree blown down on Rawls Street and a building on Eastman Highway with roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:08:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRWINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Wilkinson County 911 center reported several trees blown down onto Highway 96.

Tornado in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 11:32:00 to 21-JAN-17 11:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANNAH MILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that a brief EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 75 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards began in northern Upson County along Baker Britt Road southwest of Hannahs Mill. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado moved northwest for less than a mile before ending along Basin Creek northeast of Kings Mountain. [01/21/17: Tornado #8, County #1/1, EF0, Upson, 2017:009].

Tornado in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 11:39:00 to 21-JAN-17 11:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELRAY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that a brief EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 MPH and a maximum path width of 175 yards began in northern Upson County near Del Ray Road northeast of Hannahs Mill. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado moved north close to two miles before ending along Jug Town Road. [01/21/17: Tornado #9, County #1/1, EF1, Upson, 2017:010].

Tornado in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 12:08:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

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 began in southern Monroe County near the intersection of Zebulon Road and Shi Road. The tornado moved north-northeast crossing Hill Road, King Road, U.S Highway 41, Boling Broke Road, I-75, Rumble Road and Deer Creek Road before ending along Jenkins Road south of Lake Juliette after travelling around 9 miles. Mainly tree and power line damage was reported with this tornado. [01/21/17: Tornado #11, County #1/1, EF0, Monroe, 2017:012].

Tornado in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 12:46:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARVERSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards occurred in southern Twiggs County. The tornado began along Bruce King Road west of Longstreet Road and travelled northeast for a little over 4 miles crossing Carey Road before ending along Bruce Richardson Road. Around 100 trees were downed along the path of this tornado and a section of a large irrigation system was overturned. [01/21/17: Tornado #13, County #1/1, EF0, Twiggs, 2017:014].

Tornado in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 11:18:00 to 21-JAN-17 11:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWARD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 105 MPH and a maximum path width of 400 yards began in western Taylor County along Highway 96 east of Junction City where a few trees were snapped. The tornado moved northeast snapping and uprooting trees as it crossed Watson Pond Road, North Culverhouse Road and Suddeth Road. As the tornado crossed Wilson Road it destroyed two metal barns and a small silo that was ripped from the ground and thrown at least 300 yards. This is where the tornado reached its maximum estimated strength blowing windows out of a home and causing significant roof damage. The tornado then continued northeast snapping and uprooting trees. Just northeast of Highway 19 along Montford Road a trailer sustained significant damage to the roof and siding and several large trees were blown down. The tornado weakened quickly after this as it moved northeast across a wooded area and ended in a pasture before reaching County Road 108. [01/21/17: Tornado #5, County #1/1, EF1, Taylor, 2017:006].

Tornado in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 11:25:00 to 21-JAN-17 11:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLERBEETOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards began in western Upson County near Roland Road south of Highway 36. In this area numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, power lines were downed and a home sustained significant roof damage. The tornado moved northeast Crossing Reid Place Road and snapping or uprooting more trees. Just before crossing Highway 36 near the intersection with Goshen Road the tornado blew the porch off of a house and continued to down trees and power lines as it moved into the western side of Thomaston. More trees and power lines were downed across western parts of Thomaston along Peachbelt Road and in the Highway 74 and West Main Street areas where the tornado ended. [01/21/17: Tornado #7, County #1/1, EF1, Upson, 2017:008].

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 11:17:00 to 21-JAN-17 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOFTIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Meriwether County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down along Shirey Road, LL Revell Road and Cove Road.

Tornado in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 12:50:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE POINTS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 100yards occurred in eastern Bleckley County northeast of Cochran. The tornado began just west of Churchwell Road where it downed several trees and a fence as well as lifting much of the roof off of a small barn. The tornado continued northeast downing more trees on Butts Road then  increased in strength as it snapped 20 to 30 large trees and power poles in a small subdivision on Emergency Road 445A off of Highway 26. The tornado weakened but still damaged an abandoned fire station on Emergency Road 450R at Highway 26 before ending around Cary Salem Road. [01/21/17: Tornado #14, County #1/1, EF1, Bleckley, 2017:015].

Tornado in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 12:54:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRWINTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards began along the Highway 441 Bypass on the southern edge of Irwinton where several trees were blown down. The tornado moved east-northeast crossing Bear Camp and Water Fork Roads before meeting up with and travelling along Highway 57 into Toomsboro downing several more trees along the way. [01/21/17: Tornado #15, County #1/1, EF1, Wilkinson, 2017:016].

Tornado in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:10:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENNIS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Putnam County Emergency Manager reported an EF0 tornado with a maximum path width of 50 yards and maximum wind speeds of 75 MPH in the Lake Sinclair area of southern Putnam County. Several trees were blown down damaging some homes from around Bluegill Road SW and Ford Road across Dennis Station Road to Dennis Way. [01/21/17: Tornado #16, County #1/1, EF0, Putnam, 2017:017].

Tornado in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:20:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUCKERS CROSSROAD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that a brief EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 85 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards began west of Buckeye Road in northern Laurens County. The tornado travelled just over 2 miles crossing Buckeye Road before ending. Several trees were blown down along the path of the tornado. [01/21/17: Tornado #17, County #1/1, EF0, Laurens, 2017:018].

Thunderstorm Wind in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 14:01:00 to 21-JAN-17 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWAINSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emanuel County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down between downtown Swainsboro and Industrial Way. A large tree fell on power lines near a substation knocking out power to a large portion of Swainsboro.

Tornado in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-17 15:52:00 to 22-JAN-17 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WENONA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 87 MPH and a maximum path width of 300 yards began along Pateville Road and moved north-northeast crossing Georgia-Florida Parkway and then the eastern side of the city of Cordele before crossing I-75 and lifting around Highway 257 and Midway Church Road. Roof damage occurred to several homes along this path as well as numerous downed trees.   [01/21/17: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF1, Crisp, 2017:025].

Thunderstorm Wind in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 14:10:00 to 21-JAN-17 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: JORDAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wheeler County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down on St. Paul Church Road.

Tornado in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-17 16:15:00 to 22-JAN-17 16:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards began along Highway 23 just south of Antioch Road where a few trees were snapped or uprooted. Numerous other trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado travelled northeast Lucas road to around the intersection of Tom Porter Road and Daisy Adams Road where it ended. [01/21/17: Tornado #3, County #1/1, EF1, Bleckley, 2017:027].

Tornado in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:39:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGHTSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that a EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 85 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards began along Moores Chapel Road in central Johnson County. The tornado travelled over 6 miles northeast crossing Highway 57, Leaston Powell Road, Gum Log Road and Blizzard Road before ending near the intersection of Harrison Road and Fortner Road. Several trees were blown down along the path of the tornado. [01/21/17: Tornado #19, County #1/1, EF0, Johnson, 2017:020].

Tornado in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 08:49:00 to 21-JAN-17 09:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE CALLAWY AR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team determined that an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 90 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards occurred along I-85 south of LaGrange, GA. The damage path began just west of the interstate and crossed the highway near mile marker 13 where several trees were snapped and a metal building had part of its roof pulled up and an overhead garage door blown in. The tornado track continued northeast with several trees uprooted or snapped around a large retail distribution warehouse before ending in the vicinity of Upper Springs Road. [01/21/17: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF1, Troup, 2017:002].

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 14:15:00 to 21-JAN-17 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUNNINGHAM CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported trees blown down along Highway 78 to just east of Highway 17.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 14:29:00 to 21-JAN-17 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Toombs County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down on Highway 1 near Todd's Fish Farm.

Tornado in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 11:22:00 to 21-JAN-17 11:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF2 tornado with maximum winds of 115 MPH and a maximum path width of 300 yards began in Talbot County just east of Highway 36 near the Flint River where hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted as the tornado moved north-northeast over a hill and into the river's floodplain. A home was severely damaged along the river and one person was trapped inside for a time but not injured. After travelling only around a half of a mile from its beginning point, the tornado crossed the Flint River into Upson County. [01/21/17: Tornado #6, County #1/2, EF1, Talbot-Upson, 2017:007].

Tornado in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 10:33:00 to 21-JAN-17 10:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORTSON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team determined that an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 MPH and a maximum path width of 400 yards occurred in southern Harris County. The damage began just northwest of Fortson where several homes between Daniel Drive and Gail Drive sustained significant roof damage. The tornado moved northeast where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along West Bonacre Road and Grey Smoke Trail. Around Grey Smoke Loop several homes had roof damage and large trees were uprooted. As the tornado approached the town of Cataula more large trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then continued moving northeast across mainly wooded areas before ending around State Highway 208 west of Waverly Hall in the Turntime Crossroads area. [01/21/17: Tornado #2, County #1/1, EF1, Harris, 2017:003].

Tornado in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:40:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: TENNILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that a EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 110 MPH and a maximum path width of 300 yards began around the intersection of Highway 68 and Hayes Road south of Tennille. The tornado travelled north-northeast for around two and a half miles before ending along Boatright Road south of Grady Mertz Road. Numerous trees were downed and two trailers were severely damaged. [01/21/17: Tornado #20, County #1/1, EF1, Washington, 2017:021].

Tornado in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-17 16:22:00 to 22-JAN-17 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that a brief EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 50 yards began along Dillard Cary Road and travelled around a half mile northeast snapping or uprooting several trees before ending along Willis Howell Road. [01/21/17: Tornado #4, County #1/1, EF0, Bleckley, 2017:028].

Thunderstorm Wind in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 12:48:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BULLARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Twiggs County 911 center reported numerous trees blown down from around Marion to Jeffersonville.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:45:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: TENNILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that a EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 100 MPH and a maximum path width of 300 yards began along Grady Mertz Road near the intersection with Shurling Davis Road southeast of Tennille. The tornado travelled east along Shurling Davis Road before turning north and moving up Thompson Road, ending at Holmes Cannery Road. Numerous trees were downed and a trailer was rolled and destroyed. [01/21/17: Tornado #21, County #1/1, EF1, Washington, 2017:022].

Thunderstorm Wind in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-17 11:11:00 to 22-JAN-17 11:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County Emergency Manager reported numerous tree blown down across Arabi Warwick Road.

Tornado in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 11:23:00 to 21-JAN-17 11:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLERBEETOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 200.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that the EF2 tornado with maximum winds of 115 MPH and a maximum path width of 300 yards which began in Talbot County just east of Highway 36 near the Flint River and moved north-northeast into Upson County near the Riverbend Restaurant along Riverbend Road snapping trees and power lines. The tornado continued north-northeast  along Highway 36 crossing Roland Road continuing to down trees and power lines. As the path of the tornado reached the Sunnyside Road and Holman Road area several homes sustained severe roof damage. A second tornado crossed the path of this tornado in this vicinity just minutes later. The path continued north-northeast along Sunnyside Road causing damage to the roofs of several homes before crossing Crest Highway and Pickard Road and downing numerous additional trees before ending in the vicinity of Old Alabama Road. [1/21/17: Tornado #6, County #2/2, EF1, Talbot-Upson, 2017:007].

Thunderstorm Wind in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:44:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORKMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down in the Workmore area.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:46:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUN HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 60.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that a EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 100 MPH and a maximum path width of 300 yards began around the intersection of Sunhill Road and Sunhill Grange Road. The tornado moved northeast across mainly rural areas of eastern Washington County along and near Highway 24, ending northeast of Davisboro. Numerous trees were downed including dozens of pecan trees in a large commercial orchard.  [01/21/17: Tornado #22, County #1/1, EF1, Washington, 2017:023].

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:45:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Hancock County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down on the west side of Sparta. One tree fell on and destroyed a home.

Tornado in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 14:11:00 to 21-JAN-17 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANOOCHEE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

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 began along Noonday Church Road in eastern Emanuel County where minor roof damage occurred. The tornado travelled northeast for nearly 5 miles downing numerous trees and destroying a small outbuilding in the Canoochee community. A large metal barn and silo had part of the siding removed along Mt Olivet Church before the tornado ended near Pike Johnson Road.   [01/21/17: Tornado #23, County #1/1, EF1, Washington, 2017:024].

Tornado in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:28:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRIENDSHIP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 70 yards began in Hancock County just northeast of Deepstep Road, which is the Hancock/Baldwin County line. The tornado moved northeast parallel to Deepstep Road for less than a quarter of a mile before it turned east and crossed the road into Baldwin County. Several trees were blown down along this portion of the path. The total path length in both counties was around a half mile. [01/21/17: Tornado #18, County #1/2, EF1, Hancock-Baldwin, 2017:019].

Tornado in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 13:29:00 to 21-JAN-17 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLON MILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that the EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 70 yards that began in Hancock County just northeast of Deepstep Road, which is the Hancock/Baldwin County line, turned east and crossed the road into Baldwin County. The tornado travelled around a third of a mile just south of Deepstep Road before ending. Several trees were blown down along this portion of the path. The total path length in both counties was around a half mile. [01/21/17: Tornado #18, County #2/2, EF1, Hancock-Baldwin, 2017:019].

Tornado in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 11:20:00 to 21-JAN-17 11:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLERBEETOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that the EF1 tornado that began in Talbot County moved into Upson County with maximum winds of 105 MPH and a maximum path width of 300 yards. The tornado crossed the Flint River into Upson County in the Sprewell Bluff State Park where it snapped and uprooted trees and overturned a small outbuilding. At this point the tornado, which had been moving northeast, turned more easterly crossing Double Bridges Road, where at least 3 dozen trees were downed across the roadway, before crossing Roland Road north of Highway 36 downing more trees and damaging the roof a home. Further east the tornado crossed Hollman Drive and Sunnyside Road where it crossed the path of another tornado that had passed just minutes before. The tornado ended near Highway 36 just northeast of Roland. This tornado followed a path nearly 10 miles long across Talbot and Upson Counties. [01/21/17: Tornado #4, County #2/2, EF1, Talbot-Upson, 2017:005].

Tornado in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-17 16:00:00 to 22-JAN-17 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDGOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that the large tornado that moved across Dougherty, Turner and Wilcox Counties produced damage, mainly downed trees, in the extreme southeast corner of Crisp County along Deep Creek. The main damage path at this time remained in Turner County but was wide enough to extend into this small portion of Crisp County. [01/22/17: Tornado #2, County #1/2, EF1, Crisp-Wilcox, 2017:026].

Tornado in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 22-JAN-17 16:07:00 to 22-JAN-17 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUBLE RUN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 300.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that the large tornado that moved across Dougherty and Turner Counties moved into Wilcox County crossing County Line Road just west of Shady Lane. Damage was seen off Double Run Road and County Road 41 where a small farm building was completely destroyed. Windows were broken at two residences and several small trees were uprooted. Just northeast, significant damage occurred along Crawford Dairy Road between July Road and Loblolly Road. A metal structure was significantly damaged with the several anchored metal trusses completely pulled off the concrete foundation, resulting in a total collapse of the building. Additional farm outbuildings and barns around the property were severely damaged, and hundreds of pines were snapped or uprooted. Farther along Crawford Dairy Road, just before SR 233, several large, wooden, electrical transmission towers were snapped (near the base) or leaning. The width of the tornado around this location is estimated to be at least one half mile. Along American Legion Road, between Bayberry Lane and Elderberry Lane, a large semi-trailer was flattened and moved across a road. The southeast corner of a metal structure was completely destroyed with deep concrete footings ripped out of the ground. Numerous large trees were snapped as well around this location and a small home nearby sustained minor roof and siding damage. Further northeast along Willingham road, trees were snapped or uprooted. As the tornado went over Mount Olive Road, just south of Highway 280, several manufactured homes were completely destroyed with debris moved 50 to 100 yards away from the original foundations. Based on this damage, the tornado is believed to have briefly strengthened to around 135 MPH. A large house just up the hill from this location sustained minor roof damage. The tornado crossed Highway 280 leveling numerous trees and destroying several small wooden sheds and barns. From this point on, the tornado weakened considerably, with only some trees snapped or uprooted along Kingfisher Road, just west of Abbeville where the damage ended. [01/22/17: Tornado #2, County #2/2, EF2, Crisp-Wilcox, 2017:026].

Tornado in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 12:11:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBAUGH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that a tornado began in southeast Peach County around the intersection of Harper Road and Andel Road just west of the Perry-Houston County Airport. The tornado moved east for around 2.5 miles before crossing into Houston County along Buckeye Road. This tornado was rated EF0 along this portion of its path with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and mainly downed trees and power lines, however some minor damage to shingles on homes was noted in this area. The tornado would eventually travel over 13 miles across portions of Peach and Houston Counties. [01/21/17: Tornado #12, County #1/4, EF0, Peach-Houston-Peach-Houston, 2017:013].

Tornado in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 12:14:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRY FT VLY ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that the tornado that began in southeast Peach County briefly crossed into a small portion of western Houston County along Todd Road. The tornado moved east for around a mile crossing I-75 before crossing Mossy Creek back into Peach County west of U.S Highway 41. This tornado was rated EF0 along this portion of its path with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and mainly downed trees and power lines. The tornado would eventually travel over 13 miles across portions of Peach and Houston Counties. [01/21/17: Tornado #12, County #2/4, EF0, Peach-Houston-Peach-Houston, 2017:013].

Tornado in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 12:15:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVIEW
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that the tornado that began in southeast Peach County and briefly crossed into a small portion of western Houston County, once again moved into a small portion of Peach County along Mossy Creek between I-75 and U.S. Highway 41. The tornado moved east for less than a mile before moving back into Houston County along U.S Highway 41. This tornado was rated EF0 along this portion of its path with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and mainly downed trees and power lines, however one tree did fall on and damage a nursing home along Highway 41. The tornado would eventually travel over 13 miles across portions of Peach and Houston Counties. [01/21/17: Tornado #12, County #3/4, EF0, Peach-Houston-Peach-Houston, 2017:013].

Tornado in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 12:16:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEARD
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that the tornado that began in southeast Peach County and briefly crossed into a small portion of western Houston County before once again moving into a small portion of Peach County, moved back into Houston County along U.S Highway 41. The tornado intensified to an EF2 along this portion of its path with maximum wind speeds of 115 MPH. The tornado tracked east along Sandefur Road causing significant damage to trees and power lines with minor roof damage to homes south of Sandefur Road along Griswold Way. The tornado turned more northeasterly damaging a sports complex and a business along Cohen Walker Road. The tornado crossed Highway 96 near Peach Blossom Road and continued northeast through neighborhoods west of Bonanza Drive causing minor roof damage and downing trees and power lines as it continued across Faegan Mill Road and Moody Drive. At this point the tornado intensified to its strongest level. Brick fences were blown down and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along Sandy Run Road and Echo Lane. The worst damage occurred near the WalMart and adjacent neighborhoods around Windmill Court. Two large HVAC units were tossed around 50 yards from the top of the WalMart. The auto bay garage doors on the back of the store were blown in and the roof lifted. Rafters on the opposite end of the store were twisted. Along Windmill Court and Hidden Creek Circle one house had most if its roof blown off and windows and doors blown in. Across the street, another home had a garage door and windows blown in and parts of its roof blown off. The tornado continued northeast and struck a mobile home park along Maxwell Drive and Sherry Lane where more than a dozen mobile homes were damaged. One mobile home was nearly completely destroyed.  The tornado ended in this area. This tornado ultimately travelled over 13 miles across portions of Peach and Houston Counties. [01/21/17: Tornado #12, County #4/4, EF2, Peach-Houston-Peach-Houston, 2017:013].

Tornado in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-17 11:14:00 to 21-JAN-17 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 300 yards began in Talbot County northeast of Woodland around Ellison Pound Road. The tornado moved northeast crossing Chalybeate Springs Road snapping and uprooting trees and destroying a small shed. The tornado continued northeast across a heavily wooded portion of Talbot County snapping or uprooting trees before crossing the Flint River into Upson County in the Sprewell Bluff State Park. The total path length of this tornado was nearly 10 miles across Talbot and Upson Counties. [01/21/17: Tornado #4, County #1/2, EF1, Talbot-Upson, 2017:005].