Thunderstorm Wind — Ben Hill, Georgia

2025-06-25 · near Fitzgerald, Ben Hill, Georgia

Event narrative

Tree limbs were down on Highway 90 in both directions at Dewey McGlamry Road and blocked both lanes.

Wider weather episode

A more potent summertime severe weather environment was in place across the tri-state area. In addition to wind damage with impacts to trees and power lines, there were also several reports of large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1273995. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.