Georgia Weather History for December 13th In 1962, an intense cold wave spread across the state. Most readings were zero or below across north Georgia and in the single digits across central Georgia. Extensive damage to water pipes, automobiles and tractor radiators and vegetation occurred. There were several deaths from fires and exposure that were indirectly related to the severe cold. In 1973, an F-3 tornado touched down just west of Gainesville in Hall County and traveled for 10 miles. The tornado caused 21 injuries, severely damaged 50 homes and destroyed 8 mobile homes. Resultant damages totaled nearly $2.5 million. In 2002, high winds developed across parts of northeast Georgia. Sustained wind speeds of 40 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph blew down hundreds of trees and power lines. Some of the trees fell on homes and vehicles causing significant damage. In Banks County, 53 roads were blocked by downed trees. Up to 22,700 homes and businesses in northeast Georgia were left without power during the evening and well into the afternoon of the next day in some cases
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 17:42:23 +0000
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