Thunderstorm Wind — Clayton, Georgia

2000-07-23 · near Riverdale, Clayton, Georgia

Event narrative

The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, along with the Clayton county 911 center, ham radio operators, and the public reported strong thunderstorm winds caused widespread destruction of trees across northern Clayton county. The damage path continued from southern Fulton county near College Park through Riverdale to Forest Park and Morrow in Clayton county. The area from College Park to Riverdale along Georgia Highway 314 bore the brunt of the storm. Hundreds of trees were down on homes and power lines. Parts of Bethsaida Road and Cheryl Lee Road had to be closed because they were blocked by trees.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5154917. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.