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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF1 |
| -- Length | 2.75 Miles |
| -- Width | 150 Yards |
| State | GEORGIA |
| County/Area | HALL |
| WFO | FFC |
| Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
| NCEI Data Source | CSV |
| Begin Date | 2025-05-02 17:55 EST-5 |
| Begin Location | 1NNE GNESVILLE COTTON MIL |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 34.3341/-83.8458 |
| End Date | 2025-05-02 18:04 EST-5 |
| End Location | 4N GNESVILLE COTTON MIL |
| End Lat/Lon | 34.3735/-83.8416 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | |
| Crop Damage | |
| Episode Narrative | A quasi-linear convective system moved across northwest Georgia during the afternoon and evening hours of May 2nd along a modest cold front. Winds damage and some hail were the main threats, however conditions became less conducive to severe weather south and east of I85. Complex outflow interactions along the edge of one of the northern embedded cells managed to produce a brief EF1 tornado which crossed Lake Lanier. The lowest radar scan was above the strong rotation signature. |
| Event Narrative | A rogue mini-supercell produced a relatively brief tornado over the northern part of Lake Lanier, just several miles north of Gainesville, in Hall County during the early evening hours Friday, May 2nd. Fortunately, the tornado, which was on the ground for about 9 minutes (2.7 miles), traveled mainly over water between coves and bluffs along the lake. Much of the damage was to various trees that were either snapped or uprooted. Initial damage was noted off of Thompson Bridge Road (Hwy 60) near Lakewood Baptist Church where at least 10-15 large trees were uprooted in a narrow path. Across Hwy 60, additional trees were down across an apartment complex along N Cliff Colony Drive. The tornado then went over the lake/water where numerous eye-witness (video) accounts were starting to come in. The next point of damage was near the west-end of Basin Road where several trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado continued to travel generally north going over mostly water and an uninhabited bluff/island. Significant damage occurred over The Bluffs along Cochran Road and Willow Trace. Here, at least 5-7 residences had several large trees snapped or uprooted. Thankfully, no structural damage happened. In this area, and back early in the tornado's track, tree damage is consistent with peak winds around 90 MPH (an EF1) rating. |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 21.00K | 0.00K | |||||||
| CARROLLTON REG ARPT | CARROLL CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 07:56 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| KANSAS | CARROLL CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 07:56 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 43 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| BIRMINGHAM | FULTON CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 11:20 | EST-5 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| CARNS MILL | PICKENS CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 12:50 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 43 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| SPRING PLACE | MURRAY CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 13:43 | EST-5 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| GNESVILLE COTTON MIL | HALL CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 17:45 | EST-5 | Hail | 1.25 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| GNESVILLE COTTON MIL | HALL CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 17:55 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BURNETT | GILMER CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 19:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| LUCIUS | GILMER CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 19:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 43 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| SANTALUCA | GILMER CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 19:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 43 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| WALESKA | CHEROKEE CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 19:30 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| CARNS MILL | PICKENS CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 19:40 | EST-5 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| TEMPLE | CARROLL CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 19:45 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 43 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| CARROLLTON REG ARPT | CARROLL CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 20:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| WINSTON | DOUGLAS CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 20:10 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| FAIRPLAY | DOUGLAS CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 20:13 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 48 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| DOUGLASVILLE | DOUGLAS CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 20:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 48 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| FOUTS MILL | DOUGLAS CO. | GA | 05/02/2025 | 20:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 43 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 21.00K | 0.00K |
