Flash Flood in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-03 10:00:00 to 06-MAR-03 12:00:00 (EST)
Location: CUMMING
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Forsyth county 911 center reported that flooding of roads and low lying areas continued as a result of persistent heavy rain in the area.  Nicholson and Old Federal Roads were flooded in Cumming.

Flash Flood in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-03 04:45:00 to 06-MAR-03 07:24:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Bartow county Emergency Management Director reported that heavy rain from thunderstorms that persisted over the county for several hours resulted in extensive flooding to roads.  Even a mud slide was reported on Oak Grove road.  In addition, several creeks near Adairsville rose out of their banks and caused flooding to four homes in the area.   Pettit Creek also rose out of its banks flooding several roads and low lying areas.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-03 04:49:00 to 06-MAR-03 07:00:00 (EST)
Location: WOODSTOCK
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Cherokee county 911 center reported that several roads were flooded in and near the Woodstock area.  Rainfall of three to four inches in a three to four hour period was common throughout the county.

Hail in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 23:30:00 to 05-MAR-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny to nickel size hail, while the Butts county 911 center reported penny size hail.  A few tree limbs were also blown down as well.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-03 03:30:00 to 06-MAR-03 04:45:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Floyd county 911 center reported that numerous roads were flooded all across the county from very heavy rain.  The heavy rain was caused by thunderstorms that persisted over the county for several hours.  Although the rain subsided, flooding from runoff continued and several people had to be evacuated from their homes later in the morning.  Rainfall of two to four inches fell between 4 am and 7 am EST.

Flash Flood in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-03 04:50:00 to 06-MAR-03 07:00:00 (EST)
Location: CUMMING
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Forsyth county 911 center reported that heavy rain resulted in the flooding of several roads in the Cumming area.  Rainfall of three to four inches in a three to four hour period was common throughout the county.

Flood in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-03 06:15:00 to 06-MAR-03 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Floyd county 911 center reported that flooding continued in several areas around the county, although the rain had ended earlier in the morning.  Flooding of creeks, low-lying areas, and some roads continued until mid-day.  Several people were forced to be evacuated from their homes in the Rome area because of flooding.

Flash Flood in HALL, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-03 05:50:00 to 06-MAR-03 07:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Hall county 911 center reported that persistent heavy rain resulted in the flooding of several roads across the county.  On Jim Hall road in Gainesville, a law enforcement officer reported that the creek below had risen to within inches of the bridge surface.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-03 10:00:00 to 06-MAR-03 12:00:00 (EST)
Location: CEDARTOWN
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Polk county Emergency Management Director and the county fire chief reported that a trailer park along Georgia Highway 27 at Georgia Avenue in Cedartown was flooded as a result of Big Cedar Creek.  The creek overflowed its banks and crested over one foot above flood stage.  Water from one to two feet deep was reported in some of the homes in the trailer park.  Consequently, several people had to be evacuated from their homes.  Rainfall of 3 inches or more was common throughout the area in a 3 to 4 hour period during the morning.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-03 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

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

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-03 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: HOGANSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Meriwether county 911 center relayed reports of nickel size hail from Hogansville to near the Meriwether county line.

Hail in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-03 23:15:00 (EST)
Location: LUTHERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Meriwether county 911 center reported nickel size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-03 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: LUTHERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Meriwether county 911 center reported that trees were down in the Primrose Circle area.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-03 17:00:00 to 06-MAR-03 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: HIGGSTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 06-MAR-03 08:45:00 to 06-MAR-03 08:45:00 (EST)
Location: LIZELLA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Bibb county Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down in the western part of the county as a result of thunderstorm winds.

Hail in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 23:10:00 to 05-MAR-03 23:13:00 (EST)
Location: GRIFFIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The Spalding county 911 center reported penny size hail west of Griffin.  The public reported penny to nickel size hail in Griffin.

Hail in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 22:05:00 to 05-MAR-03 22:05:00 (EST)
Location: CENTRALHATCHEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Heard county 911 center reported quarter size hail.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 22:30:00 to 05-MAR-03 22:30:00 (EST)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported nickel size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-03 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: HOLLONVILLE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A Pike county citizen reported that around 75 trees were blown down just north of Georgia Highway 362 at Hollonville.  The same citizen also reported roof damage to his house.  The Pike county 911 center also reported that two power poles were down in the same general area.

Hail in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 22:20:00 to 05-MAR-03 22:20:00 (EST)
Location: DOUGLASVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

An off duty National Weather Service employee reported penny size hail on Georgia Highway 92 near the Fulton county line.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 22:20:00 to 05-MAR-03 22:20:00 (EST)
Location: CAMPBELLTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

An off duty National Weather Service employee reported penny size hail on Georgia Highway 92 near the Douglas county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 22:30:00 to 05-MAR-03 22:30:00 (EST)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

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

Hail in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-03 21:51:00 to 05-MAR-03 21:51:00 (EST)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Banks county 911 center reported golf ball size hail.