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Tornado confirmed in Pickens County during Tuesday storms
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway The National Weather Service determined that an EF-0 tornado occurred off East Price Creek Road.
A tornado was confirmed in Pickens County following Tuesday's storms. The National Weather Service determined that an EF-0 tornado occurred off East Price Creek Road. The tornado had maximum winds of 80 to 85 miles per hour and caused several trees to fall in the area.
No injuries were reported as a result of the tornado. Further details about the storm and its impact are available from local news sources, including information about additional damage and the severe weather warnings that were issued for North Georgia.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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