Thunderstorm Wind — Ben Hill, Georgia

1993-10-30 · near Fitzgerald To, Ben Hill, Georgia

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds damaged several mobile homes and pre-fab homes. Several small sheds and outbuildings were destroyed or severely damaged. Four injuries occurred when an unanchored mobile home was overturned by thunderstorm winds. Several large trees were uprooted and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds. Over 8600 people in Fitzgerald were left without power for about eight hours. Nearly 25 percent of the pecan crop was destroyed in Ben Hill county at a cost of 100,000 dollars.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10319192. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.