Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 05-AUG-04 16:00:00 to 05-AUG-04 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: COVINGTON
Magnitude: 39 EG
Property damage: 1.5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Rockdale Citizen of Conyers reported that thunderstorm winds blew down a tree onto a telephone pole knocking out power to about 50 residents for around three hours.  Later, another large branch fell off an oak tree in the same general area knocking power out to about 800-1000 customers.

Hail in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 05-AUG-04 13:27:00 to 05-AUG-04 13:27:00 (EST)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The Banks County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 05-AUG-04 13:45:00 to 05-AUG-04 13:50:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A storm spotter and the Jackson County 911 Center both reported that a number of trees had been blown down around the county, especially from Jefferson to Nicholson.  Some power lines were also down in the Nicholson area as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 05-AUG-04 14:10:00 to 05-AUG-04 14:10:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Clarke County 911 Center reported that many trees had been blown down all around the county.  Several power lines were also down in Athens.  One tree was down on a home in Athens causing structural damage.

Heavy Rain in COBB, GEORGIA
From 05-AUG-04 15:40:00 to 05-AUG-04 15:40:00 (EST)
Location: BLACKWELLS
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

WXIA-TV of Atlanta reported that very heavy rain caused the collapse of a 15-foot section of a Hancock Fabrics Store roof.  The roof collapsed from the weight of water which accumulated as a result of an improperly functioning gutter system.  The collapse resulted in the rupture of a gas line and the building had to be evacuated.  However, no injuries were reported.  Extensive damage was reported to the store and its contents.  The merchandise in the store was ruined from water and considered a near total loss.

Heavy Rain in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 05-AUG-04 15:45:00 to 05-AUG-04 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: SANDY SPGS
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

WXIA-TV of Atlanta reported that very heavy rain caused the pavement to buckle on Interstate 285 between Roswell Road and Riverside drive on the northside of Atlanta.  Four eastbound left lanes had to be closed overnight and into the next morning.

Flash Flood in COBB, GEORGIA
From 05-AUG-04 18:00:00 to 05-AUG-04 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: MARIETTA
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

WXIA-TV of Atlanta reported that several inches of rain in a short period of time resulted in flash flooding of Sope Creek.  The creek flooded yards and play areas adjacent to the creek and also flooded one home in the area.  Water several inches deep was flowing through these areas when the creek went out of its banks.  Sope Creek crested between 13 and 14 feet around 9 pm EDT.  Flood stage is 12 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 05-AUG-04 14:30:00 to 05-AUG-04 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: CRAWFORD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Oglethorpe County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and a few power lines were blown down in the Sandy Cross area.  The Oglethorpe County 911 Center reported that one tree was down in Crawford.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 05-AUG-04 15:07:00 to 05-AUG-04 15:07:00 (EST)
Location: WRAYSWOOD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Greene County 911 Center reported that several trees were down near Georgia Highway 15 and the Oconee county line in extreme northern Greene county.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 05-AUG-04 15:25:00 to 05-AUG-04 15:25:00 (EST)
Location: KENNESAW
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Cobb County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down between Kenneesaw and Blackwells.

Thunderstorm Wind in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 05-AUG-04 13:27:00 to 05-AUG-04 13:27:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Banks County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down around the county.