This tornado began at 12:49 am EST (Feb 14) and traveled 15 miles. The max-width was 300 yards. There were 15 injuries reported and seven fatalities from this tornado. It was given a rating of F3.
NWS Summary:
Grady County:
Fifteen homes were destroyed and numerous damaged. Fifteen persons were injured, mostly from flying debris. Six fatalities were confirmed by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency: four deaths in mobile homes and two in a wood-frame home. Scores of pecan trees were uprooted, pine trees snapped, and power lines toppled. Farmers suffered major losses to irrigation equipment, trailers, and shelters. Eight chicken houses were flattened, killing a half million chickens. Grady County was declared a federal disaster area. Reported by the Grady County EMA.
Thomas County:
A strong tornado moved from the northeast corner of Grady County into extreme northwest Thomas County near Meigs. A few homes were damaged with numerous downed trees and power lines. Reported by the Thomas County EMA.
Mitchell County:
Numerous homes were damaged as well as downed trees and power lines. One man died from injuries sustained when the tornado destroyed his mobile home and neighboring wood-frame home two miles north of Meigs. Reported by the Mitchell County EMA.
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