Flood in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 16:13:00 to 17-MAY-03 18:13:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The public reported that a small lake on Georgia Highway 140E near Arnold Mill was overflowing onto Rock Springs Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 16:15:00 to 18-MAY-03 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Wilkinson county 911 center reported that a number of trees had been blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 16:30:00 to 18-MAY-03 16:39:00 (EST)
Location: SANDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Washington county 911 center reported that three trees and one power line were blown down on Linton Road.

Hail in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 14:50:00 to 18-MAY-03 14:50:00 (EST)
Location: MOGUL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail near Mogul.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 16:15:00 to 17-MAY-03 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: GIBSON
Magnitude: 45 EG
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Glascock county 911 center reported that one tree was blown down.

Hail in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 15:25:00 to 18-MAY-03 15:25:00 (EST)
Location: IRWINTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Wilkinson county 911 center reported nickel-sized hail.

Hail in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 16:15:00 to 18-MAY-03 16:17:00 (EST)
Location: CARY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Bleckley county Emergency Management Director observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail on Georgia Highway 112 in Cary.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 16:00:00 to 18-MAY-03 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: DUDLEY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

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

Hail in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 16:00:00 to 18-MAY-03 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: ABBEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

The National Weather Cooperative observer in Abbeville reported quarter-sized hail.

Hail in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 14:30:00 to 18-MAY-03 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: ABBEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

The National Weather Service Cooperative Observer in Abbeville reported quarter-sized hail.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 13:30:00 to 17-MAY-03 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: EATONTON
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Eatonton Messenger reported that very heavy rain resulted in flooding of ditches, streets, yards, and driveways.  Some driveways were even washed away.  Rooty Creek also quickly exceeded bankfull and flooded the lawn of the Putnam Senior Citizen Center.

Hail in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 13:45:00 to 17-MAY-03 13:45:00 (EST)
Location: NONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Putnam county 911 center reported quarter-sized hail.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 02:45:00 to 18-MAY-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Location: ATLANTA
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Official National Weather Service river gage readings showed that Peachtree Creek once again quickly rose above the flood stage of 17 feet in about a 2-hour period. The creek crested at 17.5 feet around 430 am EDT.  As usual, flooding of nearby roads, property, and the Cross Creek County Club Golf Course resulted.  Flooding on Nancy Creek also occurs.  The Atlanta police department reported that several roads were flooded in Midtown and Buckhead.  The Fulton county 911 center also reported that Westbrook Road at Hopewell Road was flooded out.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 02:45:00 to 18-MAY-03 05:00:00 (EST)
Location: NORTH ATLANTA
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Official National Weather Service river gage readings showed that Peachtree Creek once again quickly rose above the flood stage of 17 feet in about a 2-hour period. The creek crested at 17.5 feet around 430 am EDT.  As usual, flooding of nearby roads and property resulted.  Flooding on Nancy Creek also occurs.  The De Kalb Water Department also reported that Allgood Road was flooded out.

Flash Flood in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 05:00:00 to 18-MAY-03 06:30:00 (EST)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Chattooga county 911 center reported that several roads were flooded in Summerville, including Bitting Avenue, Georgia Highway 48 at Pennsylvania Street, and Ramey Street.  In addition, a home was flooded out on Scoggin Street.  In Lyerly, the bridge on Lyerly Dam Road was flooded out.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 05:30:00 to 18-MAY-03 06:30:00 (EST)
Location: ROME
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Floyd county 911 center reported that a number of roads were flooded in Rome with water flowing over the roads.

Flash Flood in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 04:40:00 to 18-MAY-03 07:45:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Local television news media reported that extensive flooding was occurring across the county, including flooding of homes, roads, creeks, and streams.

Flood in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 07:45:00 to 18-MAY-03 17:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Local television news media reported that although the rain had subsided, flooding of a number of homes, roads, creeks, and streams continued across the county for much of the day.

Hail in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 15:00:00 to 18-MAY-03 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: RHINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Dodge county 911 center reported quarter-sized hail.

Hail in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 17:25:00 to 17-MAY-03 17:25:00 (EST)
Location: CUMMING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail.

Hail in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 17:52:00 to 17-MAY-03 17:52:00 (EST)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail.

Flash Flood in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 17:30:00 to 17-MAY-03 19:45:00 (EST)
Location: CALHOUN
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public and amateur radio operators reported flash flooding on Georgia Highway 53, both in Sonoraville and in Fairmount.  A creek in Sonoraville, near Georgia Highway 53, quickly rose out of its banks flooding nearby land and property.  Flooding was also reported on some streets in Calhoun.  Street flooding was also reported in Redbud.

Hail in JONES, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 15:02:00 to 18-MAY-03 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: GRAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Amateur radio operators, as well as the public and the Bibb county Emergency Management Director reported hail, ranging in size from pennies to quarters throughout much of the city of Gray.  The public reported golf ball-sized hail one mile south of Gray.

Thunderstorm Wind in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 18-MAY-03 17:30:00 to 18-MAY-03 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Telfair county Emergency Management Director reported that one tree was blown down along U.S. Highway 441 between Jacksonville and Workmore.

Heavy Rain in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 18:15:00 to 17-MAY-03 20:15:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Bartow county 911 center and a sheriff's deputy reported street flooding on Georgia Highway 140 near Rydal, but no flash flooding was reported.

Hail in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 19:00:00 to 17-MAY-03 19:03:00 (EST)
Location: SWAINSBORO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Emanuel county 911 center reported nickel-sized hail in Canoochee and the public reported penny to nickel-sized hail in Swainsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 17:20:00 to 17-MAY-03 17:20:00 (EST)
Location: REDBUD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Gordon county 911 center reported that several trees were down.

Hail in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 18:30:00 to 17-MAY-03 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: HINTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 13:45:00 to 17-MAY-03 13:45:00 (EST)
Location: NONA
Magnitude: 39 EG
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Putnam county 911 center reported that one tree was blown down.

Hail in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 16:00:00 to 17-MAY-03 16:16:00 (EST)
Location: OCONEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Washington county sheriff's office, as well as the 911 center, reported penny to nickel-sized hail in Oconee, nickel-sized hail in Sandersville, and quarter-sized hail in Riddleville.

Hail in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 16:25:00 to 17-MAY-03 16:25:00 (EST)
Location: SPRING PLACE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

An amateur radio operator reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 16:05:00 to 17-MAY-03 16:21:00 (EST)
Location: DALTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Amateur radio operators reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 17:05:00 to 17-MAY-03 17:10:00 (EST)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Amateur radio operators reported penny-sized hail in Redbud and penny to quarter-sized hail southeast of Calhoun.

Hail in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 17:00:00 to 17-MAY-03 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: SPRING PLACE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Murray county 911 center reported penny-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 17:14:00 to 17-MAY-03 17:14:00 (EST)
Location: WADLEY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Jefferson county 911 center reported that a number of trees had been blown down.

Hail in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 16:50:00 to 17-MAY-03 16:50:00 (EST)
Location: OCONEE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Washington county 911 center reported nickel-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 17:30:00 to 17-MAY-03 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: TENNILLE
Magnitude: 45 EG
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Washington county 911 center reported that one tree was blown down on Peacock Springs Road.

Hail in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 17:28:00 to 17-MAY-03 17:29:00 (EST)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny to quarter-sized hail.

Hail in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 14:15:00 to 17-MAY-03 14:15:00 (EST)
Location: FLAT ROCK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Putnam county 911 center reported penny-sized hail on U.S. 441 near the Baldwin county line.

Hail in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 14:45:00 to 17-MAY-03 14:45:00 (EST)
Location: SANDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Washington county Emergency Management Director reported nickel-sized hail.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 16:18:00 to 17-MAY-03 16:18:00 (EST)
Location: BUFFINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 17-MAY-03 16:12:00 to 17-MAY-03 16:12:00 (EST)
Location: BIRMINGHAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny to nickel-sized hail.