White County Storm Damage Leads to Road Closures, Power Outages

White County storm damage leads to road closures, power outages

A fierce severe thunderstorm system pounded White County on Tuesday night, packing high winds that knocked out power, brought down trees across five major roads and triggered an emergency tornado warning.

Severe thunderstorm leaves path of destruction

A severe thunderstorm with high winds and torrential rain ripped through Haywood County Monday evening, leaving a wake of downed trees, power outages and localized flooding.

Cleanup continues after storms batter Habersham, White - Now Georgia

Habersham EMC crews work to repair utility lines Wednesday, July 29, after severe storms caused widespread damage and power outages across the area Tuesday night. (HEMC/Facebook) HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Crews continued clearing roads and restoring power Wednesday after severe thunderstorms battered Habersham and White counties Tuesday night, knocking down trees and power lines, damaging property and leaving thousands in the dark. No storm-relate…

Update: Roads cleared after severe storm downs trees

A severe thunderstorm moved through Hall County late Tuesday, knocking down trees and blocking roads in multiple locations, according to a social media post by the Hall County Sheriff's Office.