Photos of Damage Caused by Katrina's Tornadoes - August 29, 2005

Photos of Damage Caused by Katrina's Tornadoes
September 4, 2005

Images below are examples of damage caused by F0, F1 and F2 tornadoes associated with Hurricane Katrina that struck several counties in northern and central Georgia. These occurred when bands of thunderstorms spiraled into the area Monday August 29, 2005. These photos were taken during a field survey conducted by National Weather Service representatives Lans Rothfusz, Chip West, Eric Avila, Steve Nelson and Matt Sena.

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Heard and Carroll counties ( click images to enlarge )
North of Glenloch in Heard County. Three injuries occurred here. (NWS Survey Team photo).	Aerial photo of Glenloch area damage. (Carroll County EMA photo.)	Destroyed large poultry barns east of Roopville. (NWS Survey Team photo.)
Rolled vehicle at another poultry farm east of Roopville. (NWS Survey Team photo.)	2x4 missile impact in home. Family was safe in basement. (NWS Survey Team photo.)	Destroyed poultry barns east of Roopville. Fatality occurred at this site. (NWS Survey Team photo.)
Tornado swath through trees in Carroll Co. (Carroll County EMA photo.)	Two mobile homes destroyed in near Roopville. Home on left completely obliterated. Home on right was rolled. (Carroll County EMA photo.)	Home destroyed in Carroll County. (Carroll County EMA photo.)