Athens was under a severe thunderstorm warning Dec. 28 when a brief tornado struck downtown, causing heavy damage.

“There will not be a damage survey team sent to the area, as there is no damage to survey.” The tornado’s wind peak and rating are both unknown, the news release said. “The preliminary ...

Tornado damage in Fairfield County from storms that rolled through the area Dec. 29, 2024. No injuries or deaths were caused by any of the tornadoes, the National Weather Service reported.