Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-06 14:59:00 to 20-AUG-06 15:59:00 (EST)
Location: ARMUCHEE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported that strong winds from repeated thunderstorms across the northern part of Floyd county over a one hour period caused damage to trees, a storage building, and one home.  At least five trees were down in the northern part of the county, north of Rome.  A storage building was heavily damaged as it was blown into a house in Rome and another home sustained significant damage when a large oak tree fell through the roof of the structure.  Two nearby vehicles were also damaged.  In addition, at least two power lines were also down in the area.

Lightning in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-06 17:25:00 to 20-AUG-06 17:25:00 (EST)
Location: COOSA
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported that lightning struck a tree on Coosa Valley Road, causing it to split and fall on the road.

Lightning in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-06 15:40:00 to 20-AUG-06 15:40:00 (EST)
Location: PEACHTREE CITY
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Peachtree City Police Department reported that lightning struck a home in the Planterra Ridge subdivision setting it on fire and causing damage to the structure.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-06 16:48:00 to 20-AUG-06 16:48:00 (EST)
Location: TIGNALL
Magnitude: 39 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Wilkes County Emergency Management Director reported that thunderstorm downburst winds blew some vinyl siding off a home and turned a camper on its side.  Pea-sized hail was also observed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-06 17:41:00 to 20-AUG-06 17:49:00 (EST)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 45 EG
Property damage: 1.5K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Muscogee County 911 Center reported that four to five trees were blown down across the northwest part of the county, including the northern areas of Columbus.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-06 15:30:00 to 20-AUG-06 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 38 MG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Athens Daily Herald reported that thunderstorm wind gusts knocked down several trees and power lines across the city.  Power was disrupted to about 6,000 residents.  Traffic signals were out of service at 10 intersections within the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-06 18:45:00 to 20-AUG-06 18:45:00 (EST)
Location: PEACHTREE CITY
Magnitude: 35 EG
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported that a pine tree was down on Crosstown Road on the south side of Peachtree City.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-06 14:23:00 to 20-AUG-06 14:49:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Department of Public Safety reported that upwards to 10 trees were down scattered about the county, all the result of thunderstorm wind gusts.  In addition, a traffic signal, two road signs, and a power pole were also down in the Dalton area.

Lightning in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-06 14:57:00 to 20-AUG-06 14:59:00 (EST)
Location: ROME
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported that lightning set a corn field on fire.