After an extended period of dry conditions, a widespread thunderstorm event during the afternoon and early evening hours brought welcome rain to the area, but unfortunately a number of severe thunderstorms as well.  The thunderstorms were fueled by a stationary front lying across central Georgia combined with a short wave in northwest flow aloft as a large trough developed across the eastern U.S.  Most of the events were characterized by marginal severe thunderstorm wind and hail events.

Lightning in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 16:15:00 to 05-JUN-07 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONYERS
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Rockdale Citizen reported that lightning struck and set on fire a detached garage to a home on Pleasant Hill Road.  The garage contained several antique vehicles.  The owner managed to get three of the vehicles out of the garage.  The remaining vehicles and the garage itself were a total loss.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 16:00:00 to 05-JUN-07 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYSON
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gwinnett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that lightning struck a home on Willowwind Drive on the Gwinnett county side of Loganville near the Walton county line.  The bonus room over the garage was set on fire.  A neighbor attempted to investigate the situation but was overcome by smoke inhalation and had to be treated at a local hospital as a result.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 13:25:00 to 05-JUN-07 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGANSVILLE
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter and the Troup County 911 Center reported that two to three trees were blown down.  One tree was down along U.S. Highway 29 county of Hogansville, while at least two more trees were down along Georgia Highway 54 near the Meriwether county line.

Hail in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 13:30:00 to 05-JUN-07 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARKS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter observed penny-sized hail on Georgia Highway 54 along the Troup/Meriwether county line.

Hail in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 14:00:00 to 05-JUN-07 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULBERRY GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail east of Interstate-185.

Hail in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 15:50:00 to 05-JUN-07 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE MTN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Stone Mountain Police Department observed penny-sized hail in the area.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 14:04:00 to 05-JUN-07 14:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPHARETTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported dime to penny-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 14:48:00 to 05-JUN-07 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOG MTN
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that from three to five trees were blown down near the intersection of Georgia Highways 124 and 324 at Hog Mountain.  Several light weight unsecured objects were also blown into the highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 13:40:00 to 05-JUN-07 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADY DALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jasper County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and a few power lines were down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 15:29:00 to 05-JUN-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Pulaski County Emergency Management Director reported that the roof was blown off a barn.  The debris caused damage to another outbuilding and a nearby home.  In addition, three trees were also blown down in the area.  Pea-sized hail was also observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 15:17:00 to 05-JUN-07 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY SPGS
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Fulton County 911 Center reported that one tree was down in the area of Mead Valley Road, causing damage to three power lines.

Hail in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 15:20:00 to 05-JUN-07 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: COCHRAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 16:30:00 to 05-JUN-07 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMERICUS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Sumter County 911 Center reported that a two to three trees and a couple of power lines were blown down near U.S. Highway 19 and Washington Street in Americus.

Hail in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 14:35:00 to 05-JUN-07 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported penny-sized hail northeast of Perry, between Perry and Centerville, and penny to nickel-sized hail in Bonaire and just south of Bonaire.  Penny-sized hail fell for up to 5 minutes around Bonaire.

Hail in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 15:02:00 to 05-JUN-07 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported penny-sized hail in the Montrose area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 15:30:00 to 05-JUN-07 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEXTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down between Dexter and Cadwell.  One home and two vehicles were damaged from downed trees.

Hail in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 15:20:00 to 05-JUN-07 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Houston County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 15:50:00 to 05-JUN-07 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE MTN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Stone Mountain Police Department reported that at least six trees were blown down within the area.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 13:30:00 to 05-JUN-07 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGANSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter observed penny-sized hail on Georgia Highway 54 at the Troup/Meriwether county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 14:30:00 to 05-JUN-07 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARNER ROBINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Off duty Air Force weather personnel from Warner Robins Air Force Base reported that more than five trees were down in the Sandy Run and Feagin Mill Road areas in the southwest part of the city.

Hail in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 14:25:00 to 05-JUN-07 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIAMI VLY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Peach County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail near Miami Valley and along Miami Valley Road.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 13:20:00 to 05-JUN-07 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DACULA
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gwinnett Daily Post reported that lightning struck the Dacula Fire Station on Old Fountin Road.  Damage was minor and confined to electronic equipment and the phone system.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 14:48:00 to 05-JUN-07 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOG MTN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail.

Hail in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 15:30:00 to 05-JUN-07 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUDLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 13:22:00 to 05-JUN-07 13:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: DACULA
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gwinnett Daily Post reported that lightning struck a two-story home on Daniel Park Run.  The attic was burned and the remainder of the home suffered moderate to heavy damage from fire and smoke.

Lightning in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 05-JUN-07 14:10:00 to 05-JUN-07 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIFFIN
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Spalding County 911 Center reported that lightning strikes caused a couple of power lines to fall down.