Power Outage in Preston, GA

Thunderstorm Wind. The Webster County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and a few power lines blown down across the entire county from the Seminole area across Preston, Weston, Dumas, Centerpoint and Leveretts.

May 04, 2021

Thunderstorm Wind. The Webster County Emergency Manager reported several trees and power lines blown down near the courthouse in Preston.

July 19, 2019

Tropical Storm. 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.

October 10, 2018

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

September 11, 2017

Tornado. A National Weather Service survey team found that the tornado that began in Randolph County and moved across southeastern Stewart County moved into Webster County at EF1 intensity, with maximum wind speeds of 104 MPH and a maximum path width of 880 yards, south of Goodwins Pond Road. The tornado continued moving east crossing Highway 41 and Highway 520 before ending around the intersection of Hudson Leverette Road and County Road 23. The damage was mostly to trees, power lines, and small farm outbuildings. One peanut farm storage building was destroyed, but fortunately the employees had been sent home earlier in the day due to the threat for severe weather. The owner of the farm had left minutes prior to the arrival of the tornado after receiving a phone call stating that Weston was in the path of the storm. No injuries were reported. [04/05/17: Tornado #3, County #2/2, EF-1, Stewart, Webster, 2017:062].

April 05, 2017