Storm Damage - Columbus, GA - July 24, 2004

Thunderstorm Causes Considerable Damage around Columbus, Georgia
July 24, 2004

A strong thunderstorm moved through portions of Muscogee County, Georgia on the evening of July 24, 2004. Winds accompanying the storm knocked down a number of trees. The following information was provided by Joshua McKinney, WTVM-TV Meteorologist in Columbus:

"The storm caused damage on Satuday night (7/24/04) about 10:45pm. Initially the cell developed in east Columbus and moved slowly westward. ...it looks like it was a wet microburst with substantial damage in the Lakebottom and Country Club areas of town."

Examples of Damage around Columbus, Georgia ( click images to enlarge ) all photos courtesy Joshua McKinney

Some maps courtesy Georgia Department of Community Affairs