Flash Flood in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-03 15:30:00 to 16-JUL-03 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: DAHLONEGA
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Lumpkin county 911 center reported that flash flooding had occurred in a small area northwest of Dahlonega, resulting in damage to Horton Road.

Flash Flood in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-03 17:50:00 to 16-JUL-03 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: OAKMAN
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Gordon county 911 center reported that a number of roads across the eastern portion of the county were flooded and impassable.  Rainfall of three to seven inches in a three hour or less period had occurred.  Water was flowing over U.S. 411 at Oakman.  One road in the eastern portion of the county was completely washed out.  One person had to be rescued from flood waters in the eastern portion of the county.  Lick Creek, Redbud Creek, and Dry Creek all quickly rose into flood stage.

Flash Flood in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-03 17:28:00 to 16-JUL-03 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: MORGANTON
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported that several roads in the area were flooded with several inches of water flowing over the roads.

Flash Flood in UNION, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-03 17:26:00 to 16-JUL-03 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: IVY LOG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported that several roads in the area were flooded with several inches of water flowing over the roads.

Hail in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-03 17:40:00 to 16-JUL-03 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Flash Flood in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-03 15:26:00 to 16-JUL-03 20:15:00 (EST)
Location: ELLIJAY
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Gilmer county 911 center, along with the Times Courier of Ellijay, reported that excessive rainfall of three to seven inches in a one to three hour period had resulted in extensive flooding, especially along and near Georgia Highway 52 from Ellijay to Cartecay.  Oiltown, Turkey, Clear, and Harris Branch Creeks had all quickly risen well out of their banks flooding out adjacent areas, several roads and bridges, and some homes.  Major flooding was also reported on the Coosawattee River as it flows toward Carters Lake.  Several people in the area had to be rescued from flood waters.  Several roads and bridges in the area were washed out and many had to be closed.  At least one home and a church were washed away by the raging flood waters of the Harris Branch Creek.  The House of Prayer Chapel on Georgia Highway 382 was completely lifted from its foundation, turned sideways, and moved more than 20 feet down the river.  Another log home nearby, also along Harris Branch Creek, was likewise removed from its foundation, at which point it crumbled apart as it was swept down the flooded creek.  One person, who was in the home at the time, rode the home down the river for nearly an hour before she was able to escape from a second story window with just minor injury.  The home was reduced to splinters shortly thereafter.  In Cartecay, the Cartecay Townhouses were flooded as well as 12 mobile homes in the Maple Village Mobile Home Park.  There were numerous reports of automobiles, trees, parts of homes, decks, and even appliances such as refrigerators being washed down the Coosawattee river toward Carters Lake.  Several people in the area had to be rescued from flood waters.  As many as 50 people had to take shelter in the Gilmer County Highschool.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-03 16:00:00 to 16-JUL-03 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: COMMERCE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Jackson county 911 center reported that a couple of trees had been blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-03 16:02:00 to 16-JUL-03 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: ELLIJAY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A storm spotter, as well as the Gilmer county 911 center, reported that a number of trees and some power lines had been blown down in the southern areas of the county, particularly just south of Ellijay and along Georgia Highway 52 southeast of Ellijay.

Flash Flood in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-03 17:35:00 to 16-JUL-03 21:15:00 (EST)
Location: WEST PORTION
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Pickens county 911 center, as well as the public reported that a number of roads were flooded and impassable, especially around Ludville and Hinton.  Excessive rainfall of two to six inches in a three hour or less period had occurred.  At one location, at least one-half foot of water was reported to have been flowing across Georgia Highway 53 near Ludville.  The river gage on the Talking Rock Creek at Talking Rock rose eight feet in just 30 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-03 17:15:00 to 16-JUL-03 17:15:00 (EST)
Location: OAKMAN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Gordon county 911 center reported that a number of trees were down across the eastern portion of the county.

Hail in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 16-JUL-03 16:20:00 to 16-JUL-03 16:35:00 (EST)
Location: TALKING ROCK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Pickens county 911 center reported penny-sized hail in Talking Rock and the public reported penny-sized hail in Ludville.