Photos: Storm damage in South Georgia after severe weather, tornadoes

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Photos: Severe storms in Georgia cause deaths, devastation

State emergency officials say at least 16 people have been killed and dozens have been hurt after severe weather and tornadoes hit southern Georgia.

Residents walk through debris in a neighborhood that was damaged by a Tornado, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Albany, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

A resident stands near debris, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Big Pine Estates that was damaged by a tornado, in Albany, Ga. Fire and rescue crews were searching through the debris Monday, looking for people who might have become trapped when the storm came through. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

A man walks through debris in a neighborhood that was damaged by a Tornado, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Albany, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Jenny Bullard carries a pair of boots from her home that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

A rescue worker carries a dog that was trapped inside a mobile home Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Big Pine Estates that was damaged by a tornado, in Albany, Ga. Fire and rescue crews were searching through the debris on Monday, looking for people who might have become trapped when the storm came through. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

A rescue worker searches inside a mobile home Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Big Pine Estates that was damaged by a tornado, in Albany, Ga. Fire and rescue crews were searching through the debris Monday, looking for people who might have become trapped when the storm came through. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

A rescue worker enters a hole in the back of a mobile home Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Big Pine Estates that was damaged by a tornado, in Albany, Ga. Fire and rescue crews were searching through the debris, looking for people who might have become trapped when the storm came through. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Rescue workers prepare to enter a mobile home Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, to search for survivors at Big Pine Estates that was damaged by a tornado, in Albany, Ga. Fire and rescue crews were searching through the debris Monday, looking for people who might have become trapped when the storm came through. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Aretha Allen, who lost her niece and her niece's brother in a tornado that hit Sunshine Acres mobile home park in Adel, Ga., on Sunday, reacts Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 during an interview outside First Baptist Church Adel. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Mobile homes lay destroyed by a possible tornado in Cook County, Ga. Residents in Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina are trying to pick up the pieces left behind by a powerful storm system that tore across the Deep South over the weekend, killing 19 people, including 15 in south Georgia. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington)

Jeff Bullard, left, sits in what used to be the foyer of his home as an unidentified man stands near, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Jeff Bullard sits in what used to be the foyer of his home as his daughter, Jenny Bullard, looks through debris at their home that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Marilyn Bullard walks through what used to be the living room of her parents home that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Friends and relatives help the Bullard family recover possessions after an apparent tornado destroyed their home Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Cook County, Ga. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington)

Marilyn Bullard looks through her parents bedroom after the home was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

The home of Jeff and Carla Bullard was destroyed by an apparent tornado Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Cook County, Ga. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency in seven counties that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington)

Marilyn Bullard makes her way to her parents home that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Ren, who only gave his first name, cleans up at at a home that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Ren, who only gave his first name, retrieves clothing from a damaged car parked at a home that was hit by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Storms demolished half of the 40 homes in a mobile home park in Adel. (JOSHUA SHARPE / JOSHUA.SHARPE@COXINC.COM)

A man walks through debris at a home that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

A woman holds a child while walking through a farm that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

The remains of a house sit in a debris pile along Highway 122 as power line workers repair a downed line Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, near Barney, Ga. The National Weather Service said Sunday that southern Georgia, northern Florida and the corner of southeastern Alabama could face "intense and long track" tornadoes, scattered damaging winds and large hail. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

A Brooks County Sheriff and officials block Highway 122 as power line workers repair a downed pole in the background Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, near Barney, Ga. The National Weather Service said Sunday that southern Georgia, northern Florida and the corner of southeastern Alabama could face "intense and long track" tornadoes, scattered damaging winds and large hail. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

The remains of a house sit in a debris pile along Highway 122 as road workers raise a stop sign Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, near Barney, Ga. The National Weather Service said Sunday that southern Georgia, northern Florida and the corner of southeastern Alabama could face "intense and long track" tornadoes, scattered damaging winds and large hail. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

Storm damage is seen at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Ga., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency in seven counties that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington)

Storm damage is seen at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Ga., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency in seven counties that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington)

Fallen trees sit near Zoar United Methodist Church that sustained damage to its steeple Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, near Baxley, Georgia. The National Weather Service said Sunday that southern Georgia, northern Florida and the corner of southeastern Alabama could face "intense and long track" tornadoes, scattered damaging winds and large hail. (AP Photo/Lewis Levine)

Downed trees rest on a shed and vehicle belonging to Mike Herington damaged near Baxley, Ga., early Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. The National Weather Service said Sunday that southern Georgia, northern Florida and the corner of southeastern Alabama could face "intense and long track" tornadoes, scattered damaging winds and large hail. (AP Photo/Lewis Levine)

Neighbor Jason Williams stands on the porch of a home belonging to Lamar Waters of Appling County, Ga., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. The roof from a shed which belonged to Waters was blown off early Sunday morning, damaging his chimney and wrapping itself around a tree just outside his home near Baxley, Ga. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency in seven counties that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms. (AP Photo/Lewis Levine)

People are reflected in a swimming pool as they work to clean up at a home that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Rescue workers make their way through debris Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at Big Pine Estates mobile home park that was damaged by a tornado, in Albany, Ga. Fire and rescue crews were searching through the debris Monday, looking for people who might have become trapped when the storm came through. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

/// Damage from an apparent tornado Sunday, January 22 at a farm In Cook County, Georgia (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington)

A rooster walks by a damaged building on a farm that was hit by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

A man walks through a farm that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

A man walks by a row of trees that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

A man takes a photo of tornado damage, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

A resident took photos of the devastation at Sunshine Acres Trailer Park in Cook County. State emergency management officials say several people have been killed and dozens hurt after severe storms hit southern Georgia, according to the Associated Press.

Garrett Wooten, right, with the Decatur County Sheriff's Office, looks for residents to evacuate Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at a trailer park in Adel, Ga. Emergency responders rushed to answer new reports of deaths and injuries Sunday evening in southern Georgia as violent storms already blamed for killing more than a dozen of people in the Southeast continued to inflict destruction. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

People stop to take a photo of a gas station damaged by an apparent tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Albany, Ga. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

A woman walks her dogs through debris in a neighborhood that was damaged by a Tornado, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Albany, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

A man steps over debris in a neighborhood that was damaged by a Tornado, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Albany, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Clothing hangs in the closet of a home where a tornado removed the roof and walls, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Albany, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

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Residents walk through debris in a neighborhood that was damaged by a Tornado, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Albany, Ga. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

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