Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 27-JUN-04 18:07:00 to 27-JUN-04 18:07:00 (EST)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 7K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Fulton County Emergency Management Director reported that eight trees had fallen down in the Reynoldstown area of southeast Fulton county.  One of the trees fell on a home on Kenyon Street Southeast causing damage to the structure.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 27-JUN-04 18:00:00 to 27-JUN-04 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that two 5-foot or greater diameter oak trees, possibly more than 200 years old, were uprooted at the Marietta National Cemetery during strong thunderstorms.  The trees fell on several upright headstones causing considerable damage to them.  The trees also cracked two streets in the cemetery and several feet of the cemetery's stone wall.

Lightning in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 27-JUN-04 14:00:00 to 27-JUN-04 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: DECATUR
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that lightning struck and knocked over a large tree onto the Emory Wood Nursing Center on Oxford Road near Emory University.  Four residents were trapped in the structure as a result and required hospitalization following the incident.  One of the residents was wedged between a back wall and the tree where it had fallen on the nursing home.  Later in the evening, all 38 residents of the home were evacuated.  Lightning also struck a number of power lines and transformers in the area leaving a number of people without power during the evening.

Heavy Rain in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 27-JUN-04 14:00:00 to 27-JUN-04 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: DECATUR
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that heavy rain had caused street flooding on Memorial Drive at Columbia Drive.  Two cars were stranded in high standing water near the intersection, forcing officials to reroute traffic around the flooded area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 27-JUN-04 14:00:00 to 27-JUN-04 14:15:00 (EST)
Location: CHAMBLEE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that thunderstorm winds blew down a number of trees onto power lines causing a number of power outages in the area.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 27-JUN-04 14:00:00 to 27-JUN-04 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Several Atlanta news media television stations, along with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that three individuals were killed and six were injured at Buford Dam State Park at the south end of Lake Lanier when lightning strikes hit one or more trees under which the individuals were seeking refuge during a strong thunderstorm.  The individuals were standing under a tree-lined parkway connecting a parking lot to a beach at the park.  Two males, ages 20 and 29, and one female, age 44, were instantly killed by the lightning strike.  Six others with the group were injured.  The incident occurred at 318 pm EDT.  This was not the only lightning related incident in the county, however.  Four homes in the county were struck by lightning and set on fire.  The fires were contained quickly and damage was minimal.

Heavy Rain in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 27-JUN-04 19:20:00 to 27-JUN-04 21:00:00 (EST)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The coordinator for the Gwinnett County SkyWarn reported minor flooding on several creeks in the central and eastern portion of Gwinnett county from Lawrenceville, to Snellville, to the Walton county line near Loganville.  Several creeks in these areas were out of their banks by as much as 10-15 feet.  These included but were not limited to Alcovy Creek, Trebble Mill Creek, and Shannon Creek

Heavy Rain in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 27-JUN-04 14:30:00 to 27-JUN-04 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: SUWANEE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The coordinator for the Gwinnett County SkyWarn reported that minor street flooding was occurring on Interstate 85 at Interstate 985.  As much as six inches of water was standing on the road in spots.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 27-JUN-04 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-04 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: JERSEY
Magnitude: 39 EG
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Walton County 911 center reported that one tree was down across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 27-JUN-04 17:12:00 to 27-JUN-04 17:15:00 (EST)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public and the Muscogee County 911 reported that numerous large trees were blown down in the city.  The Walden Chase Apartments on Memorial Parkway in Columbus sustained considerable wind damage.  The siding was damaged and shingles were blown off the roof.