EF1 Tornado — Terrell, Georgia

2021-03-18 · near Chickasawhatchee, Terrell, Georgia

Event narrative

An EF1 tornado touched down in Terrell County. Damage was initially reported along Kirbo Road where there was roof damage to one single family home. Numerous pines in the yard were snapped or uprooted at this residence. Further east on Kirbo Road, additional pine trees were snapped or uprooted. More trees were observed uprooted or snapped along Florida Short Route just to the northeast of Kirbo Road. No structures were damaged in this area. The tornado again snapped or uprooted several trees along Anthony Road. The tornado lifted before reaching US-82. NWS Tallahassee extends our appreciation to Terrell County Emergency Management for their assistance in this damage survey. Max winds were estimated around 90 mph.

Wider weather episode

A strong spring cold front moved through the tri-state region. A squall line preceded the front with scattered reports of severe weather, including a few tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 947647. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.