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LIST: Roads shut down in Big Bend, South Georgia counties due to debris

Local roads shut down due to weather
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(WTXL) — Downed power lines and trees are blocking roads in the Big Bend as severe weather continues to move through the area.

GADSDEN COUNTY:

The Gadsden County Sheriff's office warning residents about downed powerlines and trees southwest and west side of the county.

According to deputies, the following streets have debris blocking them:

- Joe Adams Road

- Pat Thomas Parkway

- High Bridge Road

Sgt. Hightower says that there was a report of a tree going through someone's house in the 200 block of South and Cox Road. No one was injured during the incident and the tree has been cleared from the home.

LEON COUNTY:

In Tallahassee, trees and power lines are reportedly down on Mahan Road. Tornado warnings have been cleared for Tallahassee. We're still working to confirm where exactly the debris is on Mahan Drive.

In Leon County, damages have been reported in the eastern parts of the county. It has been confirmed to NWS Tallahassee that there is one house with an unknown amount of damage on Steeds Run. A minor injury is being reported in that incident.

Numerous trees are reportedly down near the area of Baum, Mahan, and Wadesboro roads. The Leon County Sheriff's Officer says Baum Road south of Steeds Run and Jefferson from Driftwood to Forest Run have been shut down due to severe damage.

NWS officials say a second home on Driftwood may have also sustained damages as well. Reported damage in Leon County extends east to SR 59 between Mahan and I-10.

Travelers are asked to use extreme caution in the area. LCSO and other emergency personnel are on scene.

WAKULLA COUNTY:

Downed trees are also being reported in Wakulla County, though specific areas have not been identified by officials.

Deputies are asking residents to use caution while traveling.

GRADY COUNTY:

According to Georgia DOT, two state routes are blocked in Cairo.

- SR 111 at 4th St.

- SR 38 Connector at Camilla Rd.

Officials are unsure how long they'll be closed and say debris can't be picked up until power lines that are down are removed. Signal technicians are also working in the area to repair damaged traffic signals.

This is a developing story. We will continue to update as we learn more