Reports of wind damage throughout Georgia-Carolina
AUGUSTA, Ga. - There are unconfirmed reports that tornadoes touched down in the Augusta area leaving downed trees and power lines. Richmond County dispatchers tell NBC Augusta 26 News there are several traffic lights out and debris scattered in the area. We've also received calls from viewers and family members of NBC Augusta 26 who say the power is out throughout Beech Island. We've also received reports of damage from New Ellenton, S.C. and McDuffie County. We'll bring you more information as we get it. The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26| news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Saturday, Apr 11 at 3:26 PM Jessica wrote ...Tornado touched down in Euchee Creek of Grovetown. Numerous houses damaged. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Apr 11 at 9:32 AM Chad Rabun wrote ...Thanks for being there news 26. Jeff did an outstanding job explaining the storm paths and what actually was happening with the rotation. We were able to make an easy decision for our safety. The best weather report ever. Everyone needs to be patient because so many reports are coming in it will take time to report on all of the damage in all of the counties. Chad-Gibson,Ga Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Apr 11 at 8:41 AM John wrote ...There was slight house damage in Grovetown in Pamir Place. There were outside A/C units tore up as well as downed fences and trees. Also my trampoline was thrown from my backyard to approximately 400 feet away. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Apr 11 at 6:41 AM Anonymous wrote ...Beech Island Ave. and the bank are in bad shape. Trees on roofs Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Apr 11 at 5:02 AM Sara Youngblood wrote ...New Ellenton is obliterated and no one cares! The biggest church in the town is completely wrecked and there's no telling how much damage the middle school suffered. There are more towns in the CSRA than Augusta. Just because we're small doesn't mean we don't deserve coverage. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Apr 11 at 3:09 AM Jesse Rowell wrote ...Beech Island was damaged badly due to high winds and possible tornado. Highway 278 is inaccessible from the Texico station past the caution light at the intersection of 278 and Pine Log Rd. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Apr 11 at 12:01 AM Jennifer wrote ...Grovetown, GA had a tornado touch down. Red cross has made it there several are out of their homes. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Apr 10 at 11:21 PM Kim wrote ...Fences down, Windows blown out, roof damage, sheds totally flattened in the Breackenridge subdivision located off of Jimmie Dyess Pkwy behind Zaxby's Inappropriate? Alert Us!Add a commentMost PopularMore Good Stuff |
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