Tornadoes in Central Georgia (Muscogee County)

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Tornadoes in Central Georgia - Photos
March 1, 2007

Columbus / Muscogee County

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On Thursday, March 1, 2007 severe thunderstorms moved across Central Georgia, producing several tornadoes that resulted in significant damage in several counties. At least two tornadoes caused fatalities (Taylor and Sumter Counties), while others caused injuries. According to survey teams from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia, the tornadoes ranged in intensity from EF0 to EF3.

In Muscogee County...The tornado tracked across the north Columbus metro area. It began near Green Island Hills on Lake Oliver and ended 3 miles west of Midland. It was rated EF2. Path length 7 miles and maximum width of 300 yards. Heaviest damage in the 6200 block of Brookstone Blvd just north of U.S. 80 in northwest part of Columbus.

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Samples of Tornado Damage Seen During NWS Survey ( click images to enlarge )
Front entrance to home that was severely damaged.	Large home with severe damage.	severe damage to home and trees
severe damage to home and trees	severe damage to home	severe damage to home.
Rear of severely damaged house.	severely damaged house	severely damaged house
severe damage to large home and trees.	Severe damage to commercial building	damage to upper portion of motel

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