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EF1 Tornado — Cook, Georgia

2021-12-30 · near Massee, Cook, Georgia

$100K

Property damage

2.2 mi

Path length

150 yds

Path width

Event narrative

An NWS survey team determined an EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 90 mph occurred northeast of Adel, GA on Thursday, December 30. The tornado initially touched down on Boone Road, west of Rowan Road where it snapped multiple trees. As the tornado crossed Rowan Road, it caused roof damage to several homes and outbuildings. In addition, several outbuildings were destroyed near this location. The tornado continued to track northeast and eventually lifted north of the intersection of Lonnie Grimsley Road and Tarrant Road. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 2.2 miles.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms ahead of a cold front produced sporadic wind damage and a couple of tornadoes across the tri-state area. Most of the damage occurred in Georgia with tornadoes touching down in Colquitt and Cook counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 993894. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.