Power Outage in Rockmart, GA

Report of a tree down on powerlines on Morgan Valley Rd.

The 911 Center reported numerous trees down in the eastern part of the county, especially near Rockmart. The Emergency Manager reported a tree down on a house. The occupant of the house suffered a head injury and was transported to the hospital. Another house had its roof partially blown off. A subdivision on Lakeview Drive had numerous trees and power lines down.

The Polk County Fire and Rescue Department reported that many trees and several power lines were down across the county. Some of the worst damage was in the Rockmart area, where three homes sustained minor to moderate damage from downed trees.

The Polk County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down across the county, but especially around Cedartown.

The Polk County Emergency Management Director and the County 911 Center reported that many trees and power lines were down between Fish Creek and Rockmart. Minor damage was reported to the porch of a home in Rockmart.

A survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, GA concluded that a second tornado, this one an F2, touched down one mile northwest of Rockmart and traveled to the east approximately three miles, terminating at a point around two miles east-northeast of Rockmart. Over two dozen homes along the path of the tornado were destroyed. A young child was injured at one of the damaged homes when sheet rock and rafters fell on the couch where he was sleeping. Over three dozen outbuildings were also heavily damaged or destroyed. A carport was blown off one home northwest of Rockmart and five coal cars were completely blown off a railroad track in the Rockmart area and left lying on their side, while an 18-wheel truck trailer was also blown over in the same general area. Finally, minor damage was reported to the roof of the Rockmart Highschool and especially to the athletic fields. Hundreds of trees and dozens of power lines were blown down along the path of the tornado. A total of 700 residents were left without power for many hours following the storm. The tornado was determined to have a path length of approximately 3.0 miles with a path width of 50 to 100 yards.Overall tornado damage from the two tornadoes in Polk county netted:30 homes with minor damage.2 homes destroyed.60 outbuildings heavily damaged or destroyed.Minor damage to the Rockmart Highschool and athletic facility.700 customers without power.Extensive loss to timber in the area

The Polk County 911 Center reported that several trees were down, some on power lines.

The public reported that numerous trees were blown down on a farm west of Rockmart. An amateur radio operator reported that several tree limbs were blown down on power lines in Rockmart.

The Polk county 911 center reported several large tree limbs down across power lines.