Power Outage in Carrollton, GA

Emergency manager reported a tree and powerlines down on Mill Pond Crossing, leading to a power outage in the subdivision.

Emergency manager reported a tree down on powerlines on the 1700 block of Davenport Mill Rd.

Report of multiple trees and powerlines down on streets within Fairfield Plantation Resort including: Taylor Ridge Trail, Magnolia Dr., Lakeview Pkwy, Tarnwood Dr, with reports of trees on structures on Golfview Dr., Fairfield Rd, and Monticello.

Tree and power line down at Hwy 166 and Antiock church Rd, outside Bowden.

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported several trees and power lines blown down along Bethesda Church Road between Roopville and Tyus.

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down from near Clem to Carrollton. A tree fell onto a home around the intersection of 1st Street and Avenue C.

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down from near Clem to Carrollton. A tree fell onto a home around the intersection of 1st Street and Avenue C.

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported tress and power lines blown down from the east side of Carrollton to Clem.

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the northern end of the county, from around Bowden Junction to Abilene, Treasure Lake and Villa Rica. A porch was damaged by these strong winds at a home on Towne Creek Drive.

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the northern end of the county, from around Bowden Junction to Abilene, Treasure Lake and Villa Rica. A porch was damaged by these strong winds at a home on Towne Creek Drive.

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and power lines blown down across the county. Around 150 roads were closed for varying periods of time due to debris. Around 20 homes received damage, 2 major, mainly due to falling trees and limbs. Over 4500 customers were without power at some point during the storm with around 100 without landline phone service. A wind gust of 38 mph was measured at the Carrollton Airport. Radar estimated between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.74 inches measured near Villa Rica. No injuries were reported.

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down along Smithfield Road. One tree fell on a house, no injuries were reported.

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported that at least six trees and several power lines were blown down just north of Carrollton near Spence Road. One tree fell on a house.

The Carroll County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and some power lines were down across the northwest part of the county from Bowdon to north of Carrollton to near the Haralson county line.

The Carroll County 911 Center reported that two trees were down, also bringing down two power lines.

The Carroll County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and power lines were blown down in the southern part of the county, mostly southeast of Bowdon. A few trees and tree limbs were also down in and around Carrollton. A barn just southeast of Bowdon lost parts of its roof from strong thunderstorm wind gusts.

The Carroll County 911 Center reported that two trees and two power lines were down southeast of Carrollton.

The Carroll County 911 Center reported that many trees and power lines, at least 35, were blown down throughout the county. Widespread power outages were observed. A spotter observed wind gusts in excess of 45 mph, but higher winds may have occurred in some areas.

The Carroll County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down on the bypass around Carrollton. A few trees were also down just northeast of Roopville in southern Carroll county.

A survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that thunderstorms tracked across central Carroll county from near the Alabama border, west of Bowden, to the Douglas county line, southeast of Hulett, leaving a 25-mile long and 3-mile wide path of extensive straight-line wind damage. Widespread tree and roof damage was noted along the path of straight-line winds, much of which occurred along and up to three miles south of Georgia Highway 166 from west of Carrollton, near Bowden, to western Douglas county, near Fairplay. Dozens upon dozens of trees and many power lines were downed along the path. A number of homes along this path also sustained minor roof damage. Within this extensive path of straight-line wind damage, two brief EF2 spinup tornadoes were documented, one in the Jonesville community and the other about seven miles east of Carrollton.

A survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that thunderstorms tracked across central Carroll county from near the Alabama border, west of Bowden, to the Douglas county line, southeast of Hulett, leaving a 25-mile long and 3-mile wide path of extensive straight-line wind damage. Widespread tree and roof damage was noted along the path of straight-line winds, much of which occurred along and up to three miles south of Georgia Highway 166 from west of Carrollton, near Bowden, to western Douglas county, near Fairplay. Dozens upon dozens of trees and many power lines were downed along the path. A number of homes along this path also sustained minor roof damage. Within this extensive path of straight-line wind damage, two brief EF2 spinup tornadoes were documented, one in the Jonesville community and the other about seven miles east of Carrollton.

The Carroll Star News of Carrollton reported that a number of trees and power lines were blown down in the Sand Hill area and near the intersection of Georgia Highway 166 and 61 northeast of Carrollton causing damage to four mobile homes. One of the mobile homes, located on Garden Ridge Drive, was destroyed, leaving four adults and two children homeless. The other other three mobile homes were heavily damaged.

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia and the Carrollton County Emergency Management Director confirmed that yet another tornado touched down in eastern Carroll county spawned by the same squall line of thunderstorms that just a few minutes earlier had resulted in an EF3 tornado in western Carroll county. This tornado was rated an EF1, touching down three miles east of Carrollton and tracking to a point five miles east of Carrollton. The path length was two miles long with a maximum path width of 100 yards. Maximum wind speeds with the tornado were estimated at 90 mph. A total of 24 structures sustained minor damage. The majority of the damage was in the form of roof and siding damage to homes. Numerous trees and power lines were also blown down along this tornado track as well. A man was injured when a tree limb went through his automobile and impaled his body.

A ground and aerial damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia and the Carroll County Emergency Management Director concluded that an EF3 tornado touched down in extreme western Carroll county, just across the Alabama state line, about 13 miles west of Carrollton and continued to a point approximately five miles west of Carrollton. The tornado traveled a path length of seven to eight miles and had a maximum path width of 100 yards. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 140 mph. Twelve structures, mostly single family homes, suffered extensive damage along the path of the tornado. Only four of the affected structures were manufactured or mobile homes. Two of the affected homes were destroyed, on Indian Creek Road. A woman was injured on Smithfield Road when she was blown from her home. Numerous trees and power lines were down throughout the area as well. Damages were estimated to be nearly $10 million. This plus the following tornado resulted in damage to 128 structures. Six single-family and one mobile home were destroyed, two mobile homes suffered major damage, 34 single-family homes sustained minor damage, and 84 single-family homes, along with one mobile home, suffered minor damage. Five businesses were damaged, two of which were destroyed, along with one suffering major and two others minor damage.

A survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia and the Carroll County Emergency Management Director confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down in the southern Carroll county, four miles southwest of Lowell and tracked northeast, lifting approximately one mile northeast of Lowell. A single family home and a mobile home sustained major damage and another single family home sustained minor damage. Several barns and outbuildings were also damaged. Numerous trees and several power lines were blown down along the path of the tornado. The heaviest damage occurred on Ringer Road, Clem-Lowell Road, Miligan Creek Road, and Hamp Chappell Road. A total of three roads were blocked from downed trees. Much of this area of the county was left without power for several hours following the tornado.

A storm spotter reported that a power line was down in Carrollton. Several tree limbs were also down in the area.

The Carroll County Emergency Management Director reported that there was widespread wind damage across Carroll county as a result of thunderstorm wind gusts. Many trees and a number of power lines were down across the county from Mt. Zion to Clem. The most concentrated damage was in the Carrollton area. Three homes sustained moderate damage from downed trees. Eight other homes suffered minor damage as a result of downed trees. A truck was totaled when a large tree fell on it. At least 3800 people in the county were left without power during the height of the storm.

The Carroll County 911 Center reported that trees were down on power lines in at least 4 locations around the county from Villa Rica in the northeast to along Georgia Highway 5 in the southeast near Lowell.

The Carroll County Emergency Management Director reported that eight to ten trees were down across the county. An antenna was blown off a home in Villa Rica and knocked into an adjacent power line, setting the structure on fire.

The public reported that a downburst associated with a strong thunderstorm moved a Kingair aircraft fuselage on a stack of pallets at the West Georgia Regional Airport near Mount Zion northwest of Carrollton. The public also observed that several power lines were blown down near the airport. Ham radio operators reported that at least six trees were down on Georgia Highway 16 near Carrollton. The Carroll County 911 Center reported that a number of trees were down in many areas of the county while the Times Georgian of Carrollton reported that 10 power lines were down in the county. The public also noted that 1/4 to 1/2 inch hail for a period of 20-25 minutes during the storm.

The Times Georgian of Carrollton reported that thunderstorm winds downed a number of trees and power lines in the city.

The Carroll County 911 center reported that a couple of trees were blown down southwest of Carrollton. The trees also brought down two power lines.

The Carroll County 911 center reported that a number of trees had been blown down in several areas across the county. Some power lines were down and some roads were blocked as well.

The Carroll county Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and power lines had been blown down around the county.

The Carroll county 911 center and Emergency Management Director reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county. Two homes sustained minor to moderate damage as a result of the downed trees and roof damage caused by wind.

The Carroll county Emergency Management Director reported that numerous trees and some power lines were blown down all around the county. A wind gust of 60 mph was measured by an amateur radio operator four miles north of Villa Rica.

The Carroll county Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down, including some on power lines, in the Mt Zion area.

The Carroll county 911 center reported trees and power lines down along Clem-Lowell road.

Carroll county 911 reported power lines blown down between Villa Rica and Carrollton.

Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees on houses and power lines. There were power outages.

Progressive zonal flow had dominated the southern United States since mid-February. Temperatures were unseasonably warm across the area and moisture levels near to above seasonal normals. A vigorous short wave, embedded within the strong westerly flow, and associated strong Pacific cold front quickly traversed the area during the early morning hours of the 25th. A significant low-level jet and strong low-level shear were noted with this system contributing to strong low-level linear forcing. Thus, synoptic conditions were favorable for a narrow line of showers and thunderstorms, or quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) to quickly traverse the area during the early morning hours. Most of the thunderstorms were marginally severe blowing down a few trees. Some of the trees also landed on and brought down power lines. The event produced no hail and no tornadoes.