Power Outage in Eatonton, GA

Tree reported down on power line on Little River Court near Little River Trail.

The Putnam County Sheriff's office reported power lines blown down near the intersection of Highway 129 and River Oak Drive SW.

A National Weather Service survey consisting of an analysis of measured wind data, along with reports from Emergency Managers and various other local, state and federal officials, found that tropical storm conditions occurred in the county. There were numerous reports of trees and power lines blown down. Wind speeds were estimated between 30 and 40 mph.

The Putnam County 911 center reported a tree blown down at the intersection of Highway 44 and Wesley Chapel Road. The fallen tree pulled down power lines as well.

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many roads were blocked by debris. Some reports of damage to roof shingles and siding on homes was also reported. A wind gust of 37 mph was measured at the Rock Eagle 4-H center and the Putnam County Sheriff's office reported a gust to 43.5 mph. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.16 inches measured at the Rock Eagle 4-H center. No injuries were reported.

The Eatonton Messenger newspaper reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Some locations include on East Walnut Street in Eatonton; off of Milledgeville Road where a large branch severely damaged an automobile; Pea Ridge Road; Martin Luther King Jr. Drive; Oconee Springs Road; and Scuffleboro Road.

The Eatonton Messenger newspaper reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Some locations include on East Walnut Street in Eatonton; off of Milledgeville Road where a large branch severely damaged an automobile; Pea Ridge Road; Martin Luther King Jr. Drive; Oconee Springs Road; and Scuffleboro Road.

The Putnam County 911 Center reported two trees down on power lines at the intersection of Pea Ridge Road and Flatrock Road.

The Putnam County Sheriff's office reported that 18 trees were blown down across the county, with various power outages as well. One tree was over 100 years old and fell in front of the Putnam County Courthouse, crushing one car and damaging another.

A significant winter storm impacted north and portions of central Georgia on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th. For areas south of the Atlanta Metropolitan area and into central Georgia, the event began Wednesday morning the 12th. Rain mixed with and changed over to freezing rain through the morning hours, resulting in catastrophic ice accretions of a half to one inch of ice, with localized higher amounts, especially along the Interstate 20 corridor. Thousands of trees were downed and widespread power outages were reported, with some customers without power for days. The event ended as a round of light snow Wednesday evening.

The Putnam County 911 Center reported that two trees were blown down onto power lines in Eatonton.

The Putnam County 911 Center reported that several trees and a few power lines were blown down in Eatonton.

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet another EF1 tornado had touched down in east central Georgia. This was a weak EF1 tornado that touched down in southeast Putnam county near the town of Flat Rock and traveled northeast into western Hancock county before lifting. The tornado weakened to an EF0 strength as it moved into Hancock county and lifted approximately six miles northwest of Devereux. The total path length of the tornado was determined to be seven miles, of which slightly less than four miles fell within Putnam county. The maximum path width was determined to be 200 yards with maximum winds estimated to be 90 mph. Much of the path of the tornado was across Lake Sinclair. There were essentially two segments of the tornado path, but both segments were within two miles of each other. Thus, this has been considered as one tornado path. Four homes were heavily damaged or destroyed near the lake and the eastern border of Putnam county, mostly from uprooted large trees down on the structures. A nearby outbuilding had its roof completely lifted off. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted along the path of the tornado. Several power lines were also down as well.||[04/27-04/28/11: Tornado #14, County #1-2, EF1, Putnam-Hancock, 2011:023].

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet another EF1 tornado had touched down in east central Georgia. This was a weak EF1 tornado that touched down in southeast Putnam county near the town of Flat Rock and traveled northeast into western Hancock county before lifting. The tornado weakened to an EF0 strength as it moved into Hancock county and lifted approximately six miles northwest of Devereux. The total path length of the tornado was determined to be seven miles, of which slightly less than four miles fell within Putnam county. The maximum path width was determined to be 200 yards with maximum winds estimated to be 90 mph. Much of the path of the tornado was across Lake Sinclair. There were essentially two segments of the tornado path, but both segments were within two miles of each other. Thus, this has been considered as one tornado path. Four homes were heavily damaged or destroyed near the lake and the eastern border of Putnam county, mostly from uprooted large trees down on the structures. A nearby outbuilding had its roof completely lifted off. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted along the path of the tornado. Several power lines were also down as well.||[04/27-04/28/11: Tornado #14, County #1-2, EF1, Putnam-Hancock, 2011:023].

The public reported that at least a dozen trees were down on the east and southeast side of Eatonton. Several power lines were also down. Some roads were blocked. Widespread power outages were noted in the area.

The local newspaper for the city of Eatonton reported that numerous trees were blown down in the vicinity of the Oconee Wildlife Management Agency. Trees were down on a home, a vehicle, and at least one power line. Most of the damage occurred in the vicinity of Village Court and Jamestown Drive.

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet a third tornado had touched down in central Georgia. This tornado also touched down in Putnam county, but this time was rated an EF1 with maximum winds of 90 mph. This tornado touched down near Little Road and Harmony Road, approximately 8.2 miles north-north of Eatonton, then moved north-northeast to a point near 9.0 miles north-northeast of Eatonton. The maximum path width was determined to be 100 yards. Hundreds of trees and several power lines were down along the path of the tornado. One mobile home was rolled over on its side. The occupant of the mobile home escaped uninjured, but was taken to the hospital anyway because of a coronary episode. At least one outbuilding was destroyed, tin roofing was blown off a portion of one home's roof, and some fencing was also blown down along the path of the tornado.

The Putnam County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and power lines were down around Eatonton. Trees were down on at least three mobile homes causing damage to the structures. Radar data suggests that this storm traveled from just west of Eatonton to the southeast corner of the county near Flat Rock.

The Putnam County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and power lines were down around Eatonton. Trees were down on at least three mobile homes causing damage to the structures. Radar data suggests that this storm traveled from just west of Eatonton to the southeast corner of the county near Flat Rock.

The maximum snowfall reported was 2.0 inches. A few trees and power lines were down.

An aerial and ground survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in cooperation with the Putnam County Emergency Management Director confirmed that an EF1 tornado carved an approximate 8-9 mile track across Putnam county very near Georgia Highway 16. The tornado first touched down near Williard, west of Eatonton and continued on an east-southeastward track toward, lifting very near the Hancock county line. Much of the resulting damage occurred near Glenwood Springs Road. A restaurant and two other commercial buildings were completely destroyed on the southwest side of Eatonton. At least one person was injured from debris in this area. A number of trees were either uprooted or snapped along the path of the tornado, along with many downed power lines. U.S. Highway 129, south of Eatonton, was closed for several hours as it was blocked from numerous downed trees and power lines. Several individuals were trapped in their vehicles in this area. The tornado was determined to have a maximum path width of 3/4 mile. Maximum winds gusts within the tornado were estimated to have been 110 mph.

An aerial and ground survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in cooperation with the Putnam County Emergency Management Director confirmed that an EF1 tornado carved an approximate 8-9 mile track across Putnam county very near Georgia Highway 16. The tornado first touched down near Williard, west of Eatonton and continued on an east-southeastward track toward, lifting very near the Hancock county line. Much of the resulting damage occurred near Glenwood Springs Road. A restaurant and two other commercial buildings were completely destroyed on the southwest side of Eatonton. At least one person was injured from debris in this area. A number of trees were either uprooted or snapped along the path of the tornado, along with many downed power lines. U.S. Highway 129, south of Eatonton, was closed for several hours as it was blocked from numerous downed trees and power lines. Several individuals were trapped in their vehicles in this area. The tornado was determined to have a maximum path width of 3/4 mile. Maximum winds gusts within the tornado were estimated to have been 110 mph.

The Putnam County Emergency Management Director reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county. Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph.

The Putnam County Emergency Management Director reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county. Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph.

The Putnam County 911 Center reported that a couple of trees were down in the Eatonton area, one was down on a power line.

The Putnam County Emergency Management Director reported that up to a dozen trees were down in the far northeast part of the county, about 10 miles northeast of Eatonton. Several of the trees were down on roads and several others were down on power lines.

The Putnam County Emergency Management Director reported that up to a dozen trees were down in the far northeast part of the county, about 10 miles northeast of Eatonton. Several of the trees were down on roads and several others were down on power lines.

The Putnam County 911 center reported that a tree was blown down onto a power line.

The Putnam county 911 center reported that several trees and power lines were down on Georgia Highway 16 just west of town.