EF-0 tornado touches down in Woodstock

WOODSTOCK, Ga. - Trees snapped like twigs in Woodstock as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in the area early Saturday morning.

It happened on Dream Catcher Drive around 7:35 a.m.

The NWS said the tornado impacted portions of Southern Cherokee County.

The damage is still being assessed and surveyed at this time.

Residents are encouraged to report any damage they see to the Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency.

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What does an EF-0 rating mean?

Tornado strength and subsequent damage is measured using the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF). After a tornado, surveyors examine the damage left behind to figure out how fast the twister was moving.

The EF Rating is based on a 6-point scale of EF-0 through EF-5. An EF-0 is the weakest a tornado can score.

The NWS says a tornado was likely moving somewhere between 65-85 mph at that level. Only minor damage is done. For example, shallow rooted trees may be uprooted, homes may take damage to gutters, siding or shingles.

An EF-5 is the strongest a tornado can score. At that level, tornadoes is expected to be greater than 200 mph. At this rating, massive or incredible damage is expected. For example, well-constructed homes could be completely blown away, and concrete structures could be critically damaged.