A very deep closed upper low moved through the mid and deep south resulting in a significant severe weather outbreak across the deep south and southeast.  Georgia was on the eastern edge of this outbreak because much of north and central Georgia remained in a wedge of cooler air.  However, a nose of warm, moist air from central and southern Alabama worked its way into the Columbus area of west central Georgia.  Dewpoints in the Columbus area rose into the lower 60s helping to fuel the environment in that region for strong storms.   A strong squall line of thunderstorms from central and southern Alabama worked its way into west central Georgia shortly after noon, spawning a tornado in the Fort Benning area.  The line of thunderstorms weakened considerably as it moved further east into the cooler, more stable air.  Thus, little severe weather was reported further east.
In addition to the severe weather, rainfall of two to four inches across much of north and west Georgia resulted in several street flooding incidents, especially in the Columbus area.  Strong winds, particularly at the higher elevations in the north Georgia counties, resulted in a number of trees being blown down.

Tornado in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 15:03:00 to 15-NOV-06 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, GA concluded that the F1 tornado that began in the northern portion of Fort Benning in Chattahoochee County continued just across the border into extreme southern Muscogee County before it ended.  This portion of the tornado occurred within a completely rural area of the Fort Benning military reservation.  Damage was confined to trees.  One large oak tree at least three feet in diameter was uprooted, the top was broken out of hardwood tree, and several large limbs were twisted or broken off other hardwoods in the area.

Hail in DADE, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 23:40:00 to 15-NOV-06 23:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

An employee of the Dade County 911 Center observed penny-sized hail for about a one-mile stretch of roadway beginning one mile south of Trenton.

Strong Wind in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 13:00:00 to 16-NOV-06 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Pickens County Deputy EMA Director reported that about seven trees were blown down around the county.  The events started during the early afternoon and continued into the early morning hours of the 16th.

Lightning in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 14:46:00 to 15-NOV-06 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORSYTH
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Monroe County Emergency Management Director reported that lightning had struck a home on Reedy Creek Road.  The resultant fire caused minor damage to the roof of the garage and some of the siding on the home.  Some electrical damage was also observed.

Strong Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 09:00:00 to 16-NOV-06 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 33.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County 911 Center reported that about 15 trees were blown down across the county.  The events started during the mid-morning hours of the 15th and continued into the early morning hours of the 16th.

Lightning in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 17:45:00 to 15-NOV-06 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMERICUS
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sumter County Emergency Management Director reported that lightning struck a tree adjacent to a home, causing the tree to fall on the house.  The tree damaged and put a hole in the roof of the house.  Minor street flooding from heavy rain was also reported in the city.

Strong Wind in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 16-NOV-06 01:50:00 to 16-NOV-06 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 31.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Lumpkin County 911 Center reported that four large trees were blown down within the county.  The events occurred during the early morning hours of the 16th.

Flood in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 15:30:00 to 15-NOV-06 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported that Georgia Highway 20, just east of Canton, had been flooded and closed.  Doppler radar rainfall estimates in the area ranged from 2.5 to 3.0 inches between 330 pm and 530 pm EST.

Strong Wind in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 18:25:00 to 16-NOV-06 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 31.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The White County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down across the county.  The events began during the evening hours of the 15th and continued into the early morning hours of the 16th.

Strong Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 08:00:00 to 16-NOV-06 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 32.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Rome News Tribune reported that at least 2600 residents in the Rome area were left without power when strong winds and heavy rain combined to blown down several trees on power lines.  The power outages continued into Thursday morning.

Flood in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 13:00:00 to 15-NOV-06 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Harris County 911 Center reported street flooding on Georgia Highway 219 in the western part of the county.  At one location, the water was up to one foot deep on the road.  The road was not closed.  WFR-88D rainfall estimates were in the three to four inch range across the northwest half of the county.

Flood in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 13:30:00 to 15-NOV-06 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Muscogee County 911 Center reported street flooding in the city.  Fort Benning Road and Tenth Avenue were both flooded.  WSR-88D rainfall estimates were in the 2.5 to 3.0 inch range across much of the city and county.

Strong Wind in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 17:00:00 to 16-NOV-06 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Fannin County 911 Center and Emergency Management Director reported that at least 20 trees were blown down throughout the county from the late afternoon hours of the 15th into the early morning hours of the 16th.

Flood in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 16:00:00 to 15-NOV-06 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHTOWER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Management Director reported that flooding from the Etowah river required debris cleanup at the Old Federal Road Bridge at Nicholson Road in the far northwest part of the county.

Strong Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 13:00:00 to 16-NOV-06 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 32.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were blown down in scattered areas about the county throughout the day and evening hours.

Strong Wind in UNION, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 21:15:00 to 16-NOV-06 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Union County 911 Center reported several trees were blown down across the county.  One tree also fell on and brought a power line down.  The events started during the late evening hours of the 15th and continued into the early morning hours of the 16th.

Strong Wind in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 13:00:00 to 16-NOV-06 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Douglas County Sentinel reported that a number of trees were blown down on power lines at several locations around the county.  Around 200 people were left without power until early Thursday morning.

Lightning in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 19:00:00 to 15-NOV-06 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBLIN
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Courier Herald of Dublin reported that lightning strikes caused some trees to fall on power lines.  The incidents were scattered around the county.  In addition, a couple of the trees were also set on fire by the lightning strikes.

Tornado in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 15-NOV-06 15:00:00 to 15-NOV-06 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT BENNING
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, GA concluded that an F1 tornado had touched down at the intersection of Sightseeing Road and Lavoy Road in the northern portion of Fort Benning and traveled north-northeast toward the Upatoi Creek and the Muscogee county line.  The tornado crossed just across the border into Muscogee county before lifting.  Moderate damage was observed within the Main Post area of Fort Benning along a 150-yard wide, 1.5-mile long path.  The majority of the damage occurred along Wold Avenue, where about 10 World War II warehouses were heavily damage, and 18-wheel truck was flipped over, and two vehicles were damaged from debris.  Several trees and power lines were also down in the area.  Six homes were also damaged in the McDonald Manor Housing Area from large downed trees and limbs.  Nine minor injuries were reported in this area as a result of flying or falling debris.