Power Outage in Ellaville, GA

The Schley County Emergency Manager reported 4 trees blown down onto power lines in Ellaville.

The Schley County Emergency Manager reported power lines blown down in Ellaville from Deerfield Circle to North Thompson Street.

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 and some damage to structures. Wind speeds were estimated between 45 and 55 mph.

The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 105 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards touched down west of Ellaville near a small farm south of Chancey Drive. The tornado moved east snapping and uprooting trees along its path south of Chancey Drive into southern Ellaville. The tornado snapped and uprooted dozens of trees as it crossed Pinefield Drive and Ridgewood Drive where several homes were impacted. The tornado continued east crossing Ebenezer Road and travelling along Pine Circle snapping trees and causing roof damage to homes. The tornado crossed South Callaway Drive and Broad Street where a large metal building collapsed onto peanut storage bins. The |tornado then turned southeast hitting a large warehouse and mobile home manufacturer. A metal building was heavily damaged and several new mobile homes were overturned in a holding lot. The tornado then turned east once again crossing Highway 19 and paralleling Highway 228, snapping a few trees, before lifting west of Lacross Road. In total, more than 40 homes were damaged with 3 destroyed by falling trees. Twelve businesses sustained damage of varying degrees and the entire town of Ellaville was without power for more than 24 hours. No injuries were reported. [04/03/17: Tornado #13, County #1/1, EF-1, Schley, 2017:45].

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 105 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards touched down west of Ellaville near a small farm south of Chancey Drive. The tornado moved east snapping and uprooting trees along its path south of Chancey Drive into southern Ellaville. The tornado snapped and uprooted dozens of trees as it crossed Pinefield Drive and Ridgewood Drive where several homes were impacted. The tornado continued east crossing Ebenezer Road and travelling along Pine Circle snapping trees and causing roof damage to homes. The tornado crossed South Callaway Drive and Broad Street where a large metal building collapsed onto peanut storage bins. The |tornado then turned southeast hitting a large warehouse and mobile home manufacturer. A metal building was heavily damaged and several new mobile homes were overturned in a holding lot. The tornado then turned east once again crossing Highway 19 and paralleling Highway 228, snapping a few trees, before lifting west of Lacross Road. In total, more than 40 homes were damaged with 3 destroyed by falling trees. Twelve businesses sustained damage of varying degrees and the entire town of Ellaville was without power for more than 24 hours. No injuries were reported. [04/03/17: Tornado #13, County #1/1, EF-1, Schley, 2017:45].

The Schley County 911 center reported several trees and power lines down on Heath road and several more trees down near Highway 271 and Highway 19.

The Schley County 911 center reported several trees and power lines down on Heath road and several more trees down near Highway 271 and Highway 19.

The Schley County Sheriff's Office reported widespread downed trees and several power lines across the county. At least a dozen trees were down across the county. Three structures sustained damage from downed trees.

The Schley County Sheriff's Office reported widespread downed trees and several power lines across the county. At least a dozen trees were down across the county. Three structures sustained damage from downed trees.

The Schley County 911 Center and Emergency Management Director reported that thunderstorm winds had blown down many trees and a number of power lines throughout the county.