Homeowners begin slow process of cleaning up after EF-2 tornado
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By WSBTV.com News Staff
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — At least 30 homes were damaged and two people were injured after an EF-2 tornado slammed Rockdale County early Wednesday morning.
Channel 2′s Courtney Francisco was in Rockdale, where families described the sound that caused it all.
“It was really loud,” Amanda Corley said. “It was just a few seconds, it was just like that (snapping her fingers) and then, whew, yeah. Quiet.”
Amanda and her husband Ken live in the neighborhood the tornado hit the hardest off of McDaniel Mill Road. Everywhere you turn, there were twisted trees ripped from their roots. Parts of homes had been blown away.
Two people were hurt when trees fell on homes and cars, but there were no serious injuries.
“Luckily. we had a good heads up that this line was coming, and we were able to do what we could in terms of preparedness,” Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director Meredith Barnum said.
At least 30 homes, mostly in the McDaniel Mill and Millstead areas, have major damage.
As crews cleared roads and repaired power lines, another group handed out food, tarp and tools at Fire Station Six. Neighbors and strangers stopped to check on the Corley’s, who are known in the area for encouraging yard signs.
The tornado didn’t touch their signs, but the quick response touched the Corleys.
“People started coming, checking on us and offering help,” Amanda Corley said. “Then the grief kind of kicks in.”
Massive damage after tornado in Rockdale County
Massive damage after tornado in Rockdale County
Massive damage after tornado in Rockdale County
Massive damage after tornado in Rockdale County
Massive damage after tornado in Rockdale County
Massive damage after tornado in Rockdale County
Massive damage after tornado in Rockdale County
Rockdale County tornado damage Tornado hits Rockdale County overnight. Tree crews and linemen are working off McDaniel Mill Road. (Steve Gehlbach)
Tornado damage Rockdale Briarwood neighborhood of Rockdale County hit hardest by tornado overnight. So far, there have been no reports of injuries. (Steve Gehlbach)
Tornado damage Rockdale Briarwood neighborhood of Rockdale County hit hardest by tornado overnight. So far, there have been no reports of injuries. (Steve Gehlbach)
Tornado damage Rockdale Briarwood neighborhood of Rockdale County hit hardest by tornado overnight. So far, there have been no reports of injuries. (Steve Gehlbach)
Tornado damage Rockdale Briarwood neighborhood of Rockdale County hit hardest by tornado overnight. So far, there have been no reports of injuries. (Steve Gehlbach)
Tornado damage Rockdale Briarwood neighborhood of Rockdale County hit hardest by tornado overnight. So far, there have been no reports of injuries. (Steve Gehlbach)
Rockdale County tornado damage Tornado hits Rockdale County overnight. Tree crews and linemen are working off McDaniel Mill Road. (Steve Gehlbach)
Rockdale County tornado damage Tornado hits Rockdale County overnight. Tree crews and linemen are working off McDaniel Mill Road. (Steve Gehlbach)
Tornado damage Rockdale Carolyn Gillman has to stay in her car now on Briarwood Circle.
Rockdale County tornado damage Tornado hits Rockdale County overnight. Tree crews and linemen are working off McDaniel Mill Road. (Steve Gehlbach)
Tornado damage Rockdale Greg and Lisa Daniels look at the damage on Woverton Court. (John Spink)
Rockdale storm damage
Crews working to assess tornado damage in Rockdale County Crews are assessing tornado damage in Rockdale County. Thousands were without power overnight. (John Spink)
Crews working to assess tornado damage in Rockdale County Crews are assessing tornado damage in Rockdale County. Thousands were without power overnight. (John Spink)
Tornado damage Rockdale Charlie Brooks walks past an uprooted tree on McDaniel Mill. (John Spink)
Crews working to assess tornado damage in Rockdale County Crews are assessing tornado damage in Rockdale County. Thousands were without power overnight. (John Spink)
NewsChopper 2 flies over Rockdale County tornado damage Here's a view from NewsChopper 2 of the damage in Rockdale County.
NewsChopper 2 flies over Rockdale County tornado damage Here's a view from NewsChopper 2 of the damage in Rockdale County.
NewsChopper 2 flies over Rockdale County tornado damage Here's a view from NewsChopper 2 of the damage in Rockdale County.
NewsChopper 2 flies over Rockdale County tornado damage Here's a view from NewsChopper 2 of the damage in Rockdale County.
Tornado damage in Rockdale County Severe Weather Team 2 confirmed a tornado touched down in Rockdale County overnight. Here's a look at some of the damage our reporters spotted.
Tornado damage in Rockdale County Severe Weather Team 2 confirmed a tornado touched down in Rockdale County overnight. Here's a look at some of the damage our reporters spotted.
Tornado damage in Rockdale County Severe Weather Team 2 confirmed a tornado touched down in Rockdale County overnight. Here's a look at some of the damage our reporters spotted.
Tornado damage in Rockdale County Severe Weather Team 2 confirmed a tornado touched down in Rockdale County overnight. Here's a look at some of the damage our reporters spotted.
Tornado damage in Rockdale County Severe Weather Team 2 confirmed a tornado touched down in Rockdale County overnight. Here's a look at some of the damage our reporters spotted.
Damage on McDaniel Mill Road in Conyers Damage on McDaniel Mill Road in Conyers (John Spink)
Damage on McDaniel Mill Road in Conyers Damage on McDaniel Mill Road in Conyers (John Spink)
Storm damage in Rockdale County
Damage on McDaniel Mill Road in Conyers Damage on McDaniel Mill Road in Conyers (John Spink)
Tornado damage in Rockdale County Severe Weather Team 2 confirmed a tornado touched down in Rockdale County overnight. Here's a look at some of the damage our reporters spotted.
NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County
NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County
NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County
NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County
NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County
NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County
NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County
NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County NewsDrone 2 flies over tornado damage in Rockdale County
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