2 injured, EF-2 tornado confirmed in Lowndes Co., Sunday storms leave behind damage

VALDOSTA, Ga. — A series of possible tornadoes struck south Georgia on Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage across various counties.

In Lowndes County, numerous structures were damaged, and reports indicate downed power lines, leaving over 2,000 residents without electricity.

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down 2 miles north east of Dasher, lifting 3 miles east-north east of Valdosta. The tornado caused extensive damage to a home crossing Hickory Grove Road, and minor damage to a home at the intersection of Ezelle Road. An unoccupied double-wide mobile home was destroyed on Ezelle Road.

The tornado stayed on the ground for just under 15 minutes. This tornado was rated an EF-2, with winds of 120 mph, and a path length of just over 6 miles. There were reports of two injuries.

Cook County experienced hail and localized flash flooding, while Clinch County reported trees and power lines brought down by a possible tornado.

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