Southeast Storms 2021 News

CoreLogic: Southeast Tornado Outbreak Affected Nearly 10K Homes

Nearly 10,000 homes were impacted by tornado damage that occurred across Alabama and Georgia last week, according to data from catastrophe modeling firm CoreLogic. The March 25 deadly tornado outbreak occurred thanks to prime weather conditions that produced what is …

North Carolina Residents Struggle to Recover from Strongest Tornado on Record

It’s been over a month since a tornado tore through southeastern Brunswick County. In Ocean Ridge Plantation, the neighborhood that bore the brunt of the storm damage, some homeowners remain in limbo. Carol Phillips and her husband Sidney – who …

More Rain Comes to Tennessee After Historic Flooding

Flash flooding in Tennessee has claimed a fifth victim after authorities said a man drove his car around barricades and apparently drowned. The latest death occurred Sunday night in Ashland City, just west of Nashville, when the man in his …

Tornado Outbreak from ‘Super Cell’ Storms Cause Damage Across Deep South

Tornadoes and severe storms tore through the Deep South, killing at least five people as strong winds splintered trees, wrecked homes and downed power lines. Multiple twisters sprang from a “super cell” of storms that rolled over western Georgia early …

Homes, Cars Flooded After Record Rains in Tennessee; Dozens Rescued

Heavy rains across Tennessee flooded homes and roads, prompting officials to rescue dozens of people from houses, apartments and vehicles. Authorities said four bodies were found Sunday in the flood’s aftermath. A flash flood emergency was declared overnight by the …

Gas Leak Forces Evacuation in Georgia Amid Storm Cleanup

A gas leak forced officials Sunday to evacuate some residents in Newnan, a Georgia city cleaning up after a powerful tornado days earlier ripped roofs off numerous homes and buildings. Newnan city officials ordered evacuations along two streets, saying in …

Forecasters Warn Severe Storms Could Spawn Tornadoes in South

Forecasters are predicting another outbreak of severe storms in several southern states on Thursday, with the potential for strong tornadoes that carve up the ground for miles. The greatest threat, into Thursday evening, will be in parts of Mississippi, Alabama …

Southeast Storms Spawned EF2 Tornadoes in Alabama, Miss., EF1 in Georgia

At least 10 tornadoes struck Alabama and Mississippi this week during a severe weather outbreak that could have been worse if temperatures hadn’t remained relatively low, forecasters said. Teams from the National Weather Service in Mississippi found evidence of five …

One Month Later, Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Jackson, Mississippi Residents

After 30 days of boiling their water to get rid of contaminants and sometimes no water at all, Jackson residents are finally able to drink the water from the tap after officials lifted a boil water advisory put in place …

Storms Leave Trail of Damage Across Deep South

Update: 12:23 pm EST – Storms that left splintered homes and broken trees across Alabama and Mississippi moved into Georgia and Florida on Thursday, rousing residents with early morning warnings as forecasters said the threat of dangerous weather would move …