Power Outage in Gibson, GA

The Glascock County Emergency Manager reported multiple trees and power lines blown down along Highway 102.

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 media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. No injuries were reported.

The Glascock County 911 center reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county.

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 Glascock County Emergency Manager reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down from the Mitchell area to the Edgehill area. Several large pines and at least one power pole were snapped. Two homes were damaged by falling trees and several roads were blocked. A tin roof was ripped off of a mobile home, and the south end of the county was without power.

The Glascock County Emergency Management Director reported that up to 15 large trees were down across the county, including one which fell on and took out a power line.

The Glascock County Emergency Management Director reported that up to 15 large trees were down across the county, including one which fell on and took out a power line.

The Glascock County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down in the Edge Hill area.

A survey conducted by the National Weather Service and the Glascock County Emergency Management Director concluded that an apparent thunderstorm microburst or downburst resulted in 10 to 12 large trees being uprooted on the east side of Gibson. In addition, some windows were blown out of the porch of a home in the area. Minor roof damage was also reported to the same home and an adjacent barn and a light pole on the property was twisted off as well. Another 15 to 20 trees were snapped off by high winds across a 2-mile wide area. A power pole was snapped when trees fell on the power line.

The Glascock County Emergency Management Director reported that a possible microburst downed numerous trees and power lines between Hobbs Road and County Line Road in the extreme northeast part of the county. Two mobile homes were damaged. One of the mobile homes had its roof blown off and another had its porch blown on top of the home. One commercial industry in the area also suffered some roof damage. One witness in the area reported seeing a 4 x 8 foot utility trailer spun around by the strong winds. Another resident estimated the winds at 70 mph and also reported pea-sized hail.

The Glascock county 911 center reported that several trees and power lines were blown down. Some of the trees also landed on and caused damage to several vehicles.

The Glascock County 911 center reported that trees and power lines were down all across the county.

The Jefferson County Emergency Managerment Center reported trees down on power lines throughout Glascock county.