A strong spring storm system moved through the area with ample instability and shear for severe weather. Numerous reports of severe weather were received across the tri-state area.  Two tornadoes occurred across southwest Georgia, and seven tornadoes occurred across the eastern Florida panhandle and big bend.  An EF2 tornado produced significant damage in the town of Hosford, FL.

Hail in BERRIEN, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-23 23:31:00 to 25-APR-23 23:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Tornado in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 27-APR-23 17:11:00 to 27-APR-23 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMESTEAD PARK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down along U.S. Highway 84 near Greenwood Plantation. The tornado caused extensive tree damage consistent with EF-1 winds of approximately 100 mph. The tornado just missed several homes just to the southeast and remained over wooded areas before dissipating as it crossed the U.S. 84 Bypass. Thanks to Thomas County EMA for assistance with the damage survey.

Tornado in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 27-APR-23 17:20:00 to 27-APR-23 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: PASCO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The same parent circulation that produced the tornado near Greenwood Plantation produced a second tornado which appears to have first touched down in the Holly Springs neighborhood. Damage was minimal with minor impacts to trees. The tornado remained very weak as it moved northeastward before intensifying near Egg and Butter Road. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted at this location consistent with an EF-1 tornado with winds of approximately 90 mph. Damage to a barn was caused by falling trees. The tornado dissipated as it crossed Fredonia Road. Thanks to Thomas County EMA for assistance with the damage survey.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 27-APR-23 18:56:00 to 27-APR-23 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINDERLOU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Rocky Ford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 27-APR-23 18:45:00 to 27-APR-23 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMPRESS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Madison Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 27-APR-23 18:45:00 to 27-APR-23 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUITMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down. This report was obtained via mping.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 27-APR-23 18:56:00 to 27-APR-23 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINDERLOU
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An Ambient Weather Station measured a gust of 50 knots or 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 27-APR-23 18:57:00 to 27-APR-23 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINDERLOU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down across Adams Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 27-APR-23 19:12:00 to 27-APR-23 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYATTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in the Clyattville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 27-APR-23 19:14:00 to 27-APR-23 19:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: (VLD)VALDOSTA REGIONAL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near Highpoint and Blairstone.

Hail in TERRELL, GEORGIA
From 26-APR-23 15:48:00 to 26-APR-23 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAVES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail was reported east of Shellman.

Hail in TERRELL, GEORGIA
From 26-APR-23 16:15:00 to 26-APR-23 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEROD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo of quarter sized hail was posted on social media not far from Sasser.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-23 21:45:00 to 25-APR-23 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUITMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down across the Quitman area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-23 22:15:00 to 25-APR-23 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE SPRINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A power line was blown down at the end of a driveway off of Troupeville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 27-APR-23 18:30:00 to 27-APR-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROOVERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down not far from Grooverville. This report was obtained via mping.

Hail in TERRELL, GEORGIA
From 26-APR-23 15:48:00 to 26-APR-23 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAVES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.90M
Reported by: Social Media

Significant amounts of hail at least quarter sized fell across a large swath of farmland in rural Terrell county.  Reports on social media indicated that some farmers lost a significant amount of corn crops and blueberry crops with some total losses reported.  Crop damage cost was estimated using $6000 per acre for blueberries and $882 per acre for corn and estimating that about 1000 acres was affected.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 27-APR-23 18:30:00 to 27-APR-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROOVERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down just north of Grooverville. This report was obtained via mping.