EF0 Tornado — Talbot, Georgia

2020-04-13 · near Belleview, Talbot, Georgia

Event narrative

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 mph and a maximum path width of 100 yards developed over northern

Talbot County blowing down numerous trees in a mostly remote, wooded area. Several roads were blocked by downed trees including Tom Buffington Road and Sunrise Road. [04/12/20: Tornado #10, County #1/1, EF-0, Talbot, 2020:016].

Wider weather episode

A powerful Spring storm system resulted in a Severe Weather / Tornado outbreak across much of the Southeast region, including north and central Georgia, beginning on Easter Sunday (April 12th) and lingering into the morning hours of April 13th. From the Storm Prediction Center (Day 1) convective outlook, just about the entire area was under an ENHANCED risk for severe weather with a MODERATE risk extending from the ArkLaMiss into western Georgia.

In addition, enhanced rainfall occurred over far north Georgia and in portions of central Georgia, with rainfall amounts ranging from 3 to 8 inches through the event. Significant flooding was in portions of the area with numerous reports of washouts and several reports of rescues.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 889323. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.