Lightning in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 15:20:00 to 31-JUL-02 15:20:00 (EST)
Location: CUMMING
Property damage: 175K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Forsyth county Emergency Management Director reported that lightning strikes caused several structural fires.  The Forsyth County newspaper reported that lightning struck a home in the Gran Forest subdivision.  The home was completely destroyed by the resulting fire.  Damage to other homes was minor.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 19:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: FORSYTH
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Monroe county 911 center reported that several trees and some power lines were down.

Hail in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 18:55:00 to 31-JUL-02 18:55:00 (EST)
Location: BOLINGBROKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported that dime to nickel size hail covered the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 18:40:00 to 31-JUL-02 18:40:00 (EST)
Location: SPARTA
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Hancock county 911 center reported that several trees were down along Georgia Highway 77 northwest of Sparta.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 18:30:00 to 31-JUL-02 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: STAPLETON
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Jefferson county 911 center reported that some trees were down from Jefferson to Wrens.

Lightning in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 22:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: WRIGHTSVILLE
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Wrightsville Headlight reported that lightning struck a restored, older home in town, igniting a fire, and causing considerable damage.  The kitchen was heavily damaged, with much of the house suffering minor cosmetic damage because of heat and smoke.  This home on North Marcus Street, was believed to be one of the oldest homes in the town, built in 1880.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 15:30:00 to 31-JUL-02 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: CUMMING
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Forsyth County News and the Emergency Management Director reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down west and northwest of Cumming, near Drew, along Georgia Highway 371 and in Cumming as well.  In addition, a small portion of a roof was blown off a store and a chicken house was blown down.  Two homes were damaged by the fallen trees and more than a dozen power lines were knocked down by trees.  A large oak tree crushed the roof of one home and another large tree fell in front of an apartment complex in Cumming.  Traffic was detoured in the city around downed power lines, wires, and trees or tree limbs and debris.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 13:39:00 to 31-JUL-02 13:39:00 (EST)
Location: ARMUCHEE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported dime size hail.

Hail in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 19:20:00 to 31-JUL-02 19:20:00 (EST)
Location: MACON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported dime size hail in the Barrington Hall subdivision of Macon.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 19:20:00 to 31-JUL-02 19:20:00 (EST)
Location: MACON
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Several reports of trees down were received from the public and the county 911 center of trees down in the Barrington Hall subdivision of Macon and five miles northwest of Macon.  A lone tree was reported down west of Lizella near the Crawford county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 19:15:00 to 31-JUL-02 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: SANDERSVILLE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Washington county sheriff and the county 911 center reported that several trees were down.

Flood in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 17:25:00 to 31-JUL-02 17:25:00 (EST)
Location: SWAINSBORO
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

A local media output indicated there was some street flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 17:55:00 to 31-JUL-02 17:55:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Greene county Sheriff and the county 911 center reported that several trees were down throughout the county, especially along Interstate 20 in Greensboro.  Pea size hail was also reported in Greensboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 16:15:00 to 31-JUL-02 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: STONE MTN
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported that a few tree limbs were blown down.

Hail in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 16:15:00 to 31-JUL-02 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: STONE MTN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported dime size hail.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 15:30:00 to 31-JUL-02 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported nickel size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 16:10:00 to 31-JUL-02 16:10:00 (EST)
Location: DULUTH
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported that a few trees were blown down.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 16:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 16:10:00 (EST)
Location: DULUTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public and an amateur radio operator reported dime size hail in Duluth and northwest of Duluth on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 16:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: WARSAW
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

An amateur radio operator reported that a few trees and a utility line were down near Medlock Bridge and Bobby Jones Road at the Atlanta Athletic Club.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 16:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: EASTMAN
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Dodge county 911 center reported that some trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 16:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Bleckley county 911 center reported that a few trees were down throughout the county.

Lightning in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 16:20:00 to 31-JUL-02 17:25:00 (EST)
Location: SWAINSBORO
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Forest Blade newspaper of Swainsboro, as well as the Macon Telegraph, and other local media outlets reported that lightning struck several homes and the Hillcrest Baptist Church. The church was completely destroyed by the resulting fire.  Damage to the homes was minor to moderate, but the church was completely destroyed.  No injuries or deaths occurred with the incidents.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 17:20:00 to 31-JUL-02 17:20:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Bleckley county 911 center reported that a few trees were blown down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 17:15:00 to 31-JUL-02 17:25:00 (EST)
Location: SWAINSBORO
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Emanuel county 911 center reported that some trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 17:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: COVINGTON
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Newton county 911 center reported that a few trees were down.

Hail in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 16:30:00 to 31-JUL-02 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: CONYERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported dime to nickel size hail.  Winds were estimated at 55 mph.

Hail in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-02 16:50:00 to 31-JUL-02 16:50:00 (EST)
Location: SWAINSBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Emanuel county 911 center reported dime size hail.