Storms, 19 tornados caused at least $125M damage
June 3, 2008 4:27 am News & EventsDamage from severe storms and 19 tornados on Mother’s Day will likely eclipse $125 million in insured losses, Georgia’s insurance commissioner said Thursday.
Following a helicopter tour of storm-ravaged counties, Commissioner John Oxendine called the destruction “the worst I’ve seen in my 14 years” in the job. “We’re seeing significant damage, not only to homes and timber, but to large businesses.”