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NOUS42 KGSP 301955
PNSGSP
NCZ048-049-052-053-310800-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
355 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026


...NWS Damage Survey for 07/28/2026 Tornado Event...

.Madison County Tornado...

Rating: EF0 
Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph 
Path Length /statute/: 1.1 miles 
Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards 
Fatalities: 0 
Injuries: 0

Start Date:             7/28/2026
Start Time:             05:51 PM EDT
Start Location:         4 ENE Allenstand / Madison County / NC
Start Lat/Lon:          35.9933 / -82.6866

End Date:               7/28/2026
End Time:               05:53 PM EDT
End Location:           4 ENE Allenstand / Madison County / NC
End Lat/Lon:            35.9817 / -82.6731

An EF-0 tornado, with peak estimated winds of 80 mph, touched down
in the Allegheny area of Madison County. Initial tree damage, 
consisting of broken large branches and a few uprooted or 
partially snapped trees, was first observed along Rock Branch 
Road. The tornado tracked southeastward across Highway 212, 
producing the most concentrated area of damage along the 
southward-facing slope of Shelton Laurel Creek, where numerous 
trees were snapped and uprooted. The track continued southeastward
to Cutshall Town Road, where several pine trees were snapped. 
Additional broken branches and possibly a few uprooted trees were 
noted in a distant wooded area looking back toward the creek. All 
observed tree damage was consistent with EF-0 intensity. Although 
the damage was relatively minor and sporadic, it correlates well 
with radar data showing a tornadic circulation moving through the 
area. Due to the rugged, mountainous terrain, earlier portions of 
the potential track were inaccessible by ground survey teams. The 
National Weather Service will continue to evaluate the exact start
point in the coming weeks if high-resolution satellite imagery 
becomes available.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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NOUS42 KGSP 071943
PNSGSP
NCZ058-080745-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
343 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for 07/28/2026 Tornado Event...

.Graham County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    85 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.53 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             07/28/2026
Start Time:             07:38 PM EDT
Start Location:         2 SSW Town Of Santeetlah / Graham County / NC
Start Lat/Lon:          35.3448 / -83.8853

End Date:               07/28/2026
End Time:               07:42 PM EDT
End Location:           3 SSW Town Of Santeetlah / Graham County / NC
End Lat/Lon:            35.3243 / -83.8957

Survey Summary:
A brief, weak tornado developed near Lake Santeetlah in Graham
County. The first damage was observed from a distance on a ridge
near Funnel Top Mountain where several trees were down. The
tornado traveled SSW and crossed Highway 143, downing trees along
the road. Additional trees were downed along a trail just east of
Snowbird Mountain Lodge. The path was sporadic with just some
limbs down as the tornado traveled WSW, with additional trees
downed along Old Santeetlah Road and W Buffalo Rd. We appreciate
the assistance of Graham County Emergency Management.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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NOUS42 KGSP 072013
PNSGSP
GAZ017-080815-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
413 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for 07/28/2026 Tornado Event...

.Habersham County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    75 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.75 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   30 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             07/28/2026
Start Time:             08:49 PM EDT
Start Location:         3 N Batesville / Habersham County / GA
Start Lat/Lon:          34.8001 / -83.6117

End Date:               07/28/2026
End Time:               08:53 PM EDT
End Location:           1 N Batesville / Habersham County / GA
End Lat/Lon:            34.7603 / -83.6102

Survey Summary:
A weak tornado developed near Goshen Mountain in extreme
northwest Habersham County. Several areas of downed trees were
observed along Goshen Mountain Road south towards Highway
356 near the intersection of Highway 197. It is possible
additional trees were downed to the north, but inaccessible roads
prevented determining the actual start point. 

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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