Power Outage in Vidalia, GA

The Toombs County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down from the southeast side of Vidalia on Aimwell Road to northeast of Lyons along Anderson Circle.

The Toombs County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down from the southeast side of Vidalia on Aimwell Road to northeast of Lyons along Anderson Circle.

The Toombs County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down across the county from the south side of Vidalia to near English Eddy.

The Toombs County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down across the county from the south side of Vidalia to near English Eddy.

Several trees and powerlines down in the vicinity of Hwy 178 and 56.

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 media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. A fast food restaurant under construction in Vidalia was blown down and several homes were damaged. A wind gust of 53 mph was measured between Vidalia and Santa Claus. Radar estimated between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county. No injuries were reported.

The Toombs County Emergency Manager reported around 15 trees and 8-10 power lines blown down across Toombs County late in the evening of October 7th and during the early morning hours of October 8th. A peak wind gust of 45 MPH was recorded at the Toombs County Airport near Vidalia at 11:55 PM EST the evening of the 7th. Radar rainfall estimates ranged from around 2 inches in the northwestern corner of the county to around 5 inches in the southeast. No flooding was reported.

The Toombs County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down in the Cedar Crossing area and on Harden Chapel Road and Ezra Taylor Road where a power line was also knocked down. Three large pecan trees and several pine trees were blown down on Johnson Corner Road.

The Toombs County 911 Center reported that power lines and a tree were blown down along Sam Beasley Road.

The Toombs County 911 Center reported that three trees were down near Lyons, one of which was down on a power line.

The Toombs County 911 Center reported that three trees were down near Lyons, one of which was down on a power line.

The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported that a metal high voltage power line pole was down on Van Lewis Road approximately five miles northeast of Lyons.

The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported that at least six trees were down across the county. Several power outages were noted as well.

The Vidalia AWOS measured a wind gust of 52 mph at 300 pm EDT. The Toombs County 911 Center reported that two trees and two power lines were down as a result of the strong winds in the area. Pea-sized hail was observed in the far northern part of the county near Normantown.

The Toombs County 911 Center reported that three trees were knocked down by thunderstorm winds. One of the trees fell on and brought down a power line.

The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported that many trees and power lines were blown down in a small area just east-northeast of New Branch from a thunderstorm downburst. Georgia Highways 56 and 178 were both blocked from downed trees. In addition, the roof was blown off an abandoned mobile home in the area.

The Toombs County 911 Center reported that over six trees and more than three power lines were down within the city of Vidalia.

The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported that a thunderstorm downburst or microburst resulted in considerable damage across the northwest and north central part of the county, but especially in the Vidalia area. More than 30 large oak trees were blown down in the city of Vidalia, proper, with a scattering of other trees down from northwest of Vidalia to near Santa Claus southeast of Vidalia. The worst path of damage extended from just northwest of Vidalia, southeastward through the heart of the city, to just south of town. Several homes were damaged, some from downed trees and others had their roofs blown off. Furthermore, a Hardees restaurant under construction in Vidalia was destroyed when the wind blew down the frame. Several roads were blocked from downed trees, including portions of Georgia Highway 130 and U.S. Highway 1. More than a dozen power lines were also down throughout the northwest part of the county. Much of the city of Vidalia and surrounding areas were left without power, forcing many residents to take shelter in hotels or Red Cross facilities to escape the heat. The Automated Weather Observation Station (AWOS) located in Vidalia recorded a 61 mph wind gust around 440 pm EDT.

The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported that a thunderstorm downburst or microburst resulted in considerable damage across the northwest and north central part of the county, but especially in the Vidalia area. More than 30 large oak trees were blown down in the city of Vidalia, proper, with a scattering of other trees down from northwest of Vidalia to near Santa Claus southeast of Vidalia. The worst path of damage extended from just northwest of Vidalia, southeastward through the heart of the city, to just south of town. Several homes were damaged, some from downed trees and others had their roofs blown off. Furthermore, a Hardees restaurant under construction in Vidalia was destroyed when the wind blew down the frame. Several roads were blocked from downed trees, including portions of Georgia Highway 130 and U.S. Highway 1. More than a dozen power lines were also down throughout the northwest part of the county. Much of the city of Vidalia and surrounding areas were left without power, forcing many residents to take shelter in hotels or Red Cross facilities to escape the heat. The Automated Weather Observation Station (AWOS) located in Vidalia recorded a 61 mph wind gust around 440 pm EDT.

A National Weather Service damage survey team in conjunction with the Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported that a bow echo of straight-line winds caused extensive damage in an area approximately 10 to 12 miles south of Lyons in southern Toombs county. Two trailer homes were destroyed and many trees and power lines were down in the area between Cedar Crossing and New Branch along and near U.S. Highway 1. While initially believed to have been a tornado, the damage survey concluded otherwise.

The Advance Progress newspaper of Vidalia reported that extensive damage was caused by thunderstorm winds to homes and businesses in the city. A canopy was ripped off a food store in town and carried some 100 feet in the air before landing on a Jeep Cherokee at a car sales lot causing considerable damage to the vehicle. Roof and other structural damage was reported to a number of homes and businesses in the downtown area. One brick building lost its roof and the walls caved in. The Toombs county 911 center reported that trees and power lines were down across the county.