EF0 Tornado — Hancock, Georgia

2017-04-03 · near Shoulderbone, Hancock, Georgia

Event narrative

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards moved across the western portion of Hancock County. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped west of Sparta near the intersection of Rivers Road and Fort Creek Road where the tornado touched down. The tornado tracked east for several miles snapping several trees. A small shed was demolished along Hunts Chapel Church Road near the intersection with Pumping Station Road where the tornado ended. [04/03/17: Tornado #22, County #1/1, EF-0, Hancock, 2017:054].

Wider weather episode

A strong short wave and associated surface low swept through the southern and eastern U.S. and combined with moderate instability and strong shear resulted in widespread severe weather, including numerous tornadoes, across north and central Georgia from late morning through the afternoon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 698202. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.