Tornadoes in Central Georgia (Crawford 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 Crawford county and into Bibb county...the torndao track began about 4 miles east of Knoxville and ended about 1 mile east southeast of Lizella. It was rated EF3. Length approximately 8.5 miles and maximum width of a quarter mile. Heaviest damage occurred along Sandy Point Road. There were nine injuries.

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Samples of Tornado Damage Seen During NWS Survey ( click images to enlarge )
Workshop destroyed.	Workshop destroyed.	House was moved.
House destroyed.	House destroyed.	House destroyed - injuries.
Car thrown 50 feet.	wide angle of destruction to home and vehicles	Barn destroyed.


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