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STORM · APR 07 2025 · EARLY COUNTY · HILTON

Tornado reported near HILTON at 0546 (NOAA event 1244177)

Report source: NWS Storm Survey. A tornado touched down in in a field just south of Martin Road and then snapped a few pine trees as it crossed the road. The tornado then continued northeast across mainly streams, forest and open fields before causing minor damage to the Early County Elementary School and a nearby tree. The tornado likely lifted before reaching Freeman Road. The tree damage supports a maximum wind of 80 mph and an EF0 rating.

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    Thunderstorm Wind reported near BLAKELY at 0448 (NOAA event 1326905)

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  3. STORM JAN 25 2026 · EARLY · NOAA STORM EVENTS DATABASE

    Thunderstorm Wind reported near HILTON at 1512 (NOAA event 1311080)

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  4. STORM JAN 25 2026 · EARLY · NOAA STORM EVENTS DATABASE

    Thunderstorm Wind reported near BLAKELY at 1520 (NOAA event 1311083)

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  6. STORM JUN 25 2025 · EARLY · NOAA STORM EVENTS DATABASE

    Thunderstorm Wind reported near BLAKELY-EARLY ARPT at 1945 (NOAA event 1273988)

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