Significant storm damage in Gilmer County

GILMER COUNTY Ga. – Following a series of severe storms that moved through the area late on the night of May 8, reports of significant damage in Gilmer County have been made.

A tornado warning was issued on the night of May 8, at 10: 43 p.m. and lasted until 11:15 p.m.

Although damage and debris are present in the area, there is not yet confirmation that a tornado touched down in Gilmer County last night. The National Weather Service will survey the area to confirm if a tornado touched down.

Out of an abundance of caution, Gilmer County schools were also out the following day due to the severe weather.

Gilmer County was also under a tornado watch until 1:00 p.m. and a flood warning until 3:00 p.m on May 9.

These conditions can make traveling very dangerous.

The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office shared images of damage sustained on Sunlight Road.

Please use caution if you must travel in severe weather!