Power Outage in Fort Valley, GA

Report and photo of downed power lines near Wanderlodge Way and 49.

Several trees and powerlines down across Hwy 540 near Alexander Way, just northeast of Fort Valley.

Quarter sized hail was reported at the Pet Lodge in Powerville.

The Peach County Emergency Manager reported a large pecan tree blown down onto power lines and a house near the intersection of Valley View Drive and Orange Street, causing a small fire. No injuries were reported.

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 Peach County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down on Magnolia Street in Fort Valley.

The news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A 54 mph wind gusts was measured at the Perry Airport between Fort Valley and Perry. Radar estimated between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.43 inches measured south of Byron. No injuries were reported.

The Peach County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down around the intersection of N. Miller Street and Parsons Street in Fort Valley and around the intersection of Highway 341 and Norwood Springs Road south of Fort Valley.

The Peach County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down around the intersection of N. Miller Street and Parsons Street in Fort Valley and around the intersection of Highway 341 and Norwood Springs Road south of Fort Valley.

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].

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].

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].

The Peach County 911 Center reported numerous trees and power lines blown down in the Fort Valley area, including West Church Street, Knoxville Street, North jones Street and White Street.

The Peach County 911 Center reported numerous trees and power lines blown down in the Fort Valley area, including West Church Street, Knoxville Street, North jones Street and White Street.

The Peach County Emergency Manager reported 20-30 pecan trees uprooted near Valley View Drive and State Highway 96. Power lines were also blown down in the area and light standards were blown down at the Peach County High School baseball field.

The Peach County 911 Center reported that powerlines were blown down on Spruce Street.

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 ice accretions of a tenth (0.1) to a third (0.33) of an inch of ice. Widespread power outages were reported, with some customers without power for over two days. The event ended as a round of light snow Wednesday evening.

The Peach County 911 Center reported that at least a half-a-dozen trees and power lines were down across the county. Power lines and trees were down in Byron and Fort Valley.

The Peach County 911 Center reported that at least a half-a-dozen trees and power lines were down across the county. Power lines and trees were down in Byron and Fort Valley.

The public observed quarter-sized hail near Powerville. Radar data suggests that similar-sized hail likely fell across much of the county from the Crawford county line west of Powerville to the far eastern part of the county near Lakewood.

Broadcast media, through the National Weather Service Charleston, South Carolina office relayed a report of several trees down across the county, especially in the Powersville area. Trees were down on Georgia Highways 49, 97, and 247.

The Peach County 911 Center reported that at least a dozen trees were down across the county, especially in the northern part of the county around Powersville. Several trees were down on homes causing damage to the structures.

The maximum snowfall reported was 4.0 inches. Several trees and power lines were brought down from the weight of the heavy, wet snow.

The Peach County 911 Center reported that numerous trees were down across many area of the county. Widespread power outages were observed.

The Peach County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down across the county from Fort Valley and Byron southeast to Myrtle, Miami Valley, and Powersville. An amateur radio operator observed pea-sized hail in the area as well.

The Peach County 911 Center reported that many trees and several power lines were blown down across the county, especially in the Fort Valley area. The Macon Telegraph reported that downed power lines along Georgia Highway 49 resulted in a power loss to 1500 people in the area. One-quarter to one-half inch diameter hail was also observed in the area.

The Peach County 911 Center reported that many trees and several power lines were blown down across the county, especially in the Fort Valley area. The Macon Telegraph reported that downed power lines along Georgia Highway 49 resulted in a power loss to 1500 people in the area. One-quarter to one-half inch diameter hail was also observed in the area.