A stationary front near the Georgia/Tennessee line and northwest flow aloft combined with a moist and unstable air mass to produce widespread thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.  Several of these became severe producing hail and damaging downburst winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 15:10:00 to 01-JUL-07 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOONDAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reports that an apparent thunderstorm downburst or microburst resulted in six or more large trees down in a heavily wooded neighborhood in north Cobb county.  Streets included were Devonshire Drive, Buckingham Circle, and Sunset Circle.  One tree was down on a home, causing damage to the structure.  A couple of trees were down on power lines, and Devonshire Road was blocked from a downed tree.  Some of the trees were at least 100-years old.  In addition, a street sign was down in the area.

Lightning in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 19:30:00 to 01-JUL-07 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGNET
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Rockdale Citizen of Conyers reported that lightning struck a home on Georgia Highway 20 entering the house via metallic water and gas lines.  A portion of the floor of the home was damaged.

Lightning in HALL, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 13:00:00 to 01-JUL-07 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gainesville Times reported that lightning struck several trees on McEver Road, toppling them and causing them to catch on fire.

Hail in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 12:20:00 to 01-JUL-07 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAWSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny to quarter-sized hail from Dawsonville to near the intersection of Georgia Highway 400 and Georgia Highway 53.  The Dawson County 911 Center reported that nickel-sized hail fell in downtown Dawsonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 12:20:00 to 01-JUL-07 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAWSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public and the Dawson County 911 Center reported that many trees were down throughout Dawsonville and south and east of Dawsonville.  The roof was blown off a store in the southeast part of Dawsonville and onto an adjacent vehicle.  The public estimated that winds were in the 50 to 60 mph range for up to 15 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 18:25:00 to 01-JUL-07 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWNAN
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Coweta County Emergency Management Director and the County 911 Center reported that three trees were blown down, two of which fell on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 18:15:00 to 01-JUL-07 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Butts County 911 Center reported that three trees were down in the Jackson area.

Hail in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 19:15:00 to 01-JUL-07 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMASTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 14:40:00 to 01-JUL-07 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 15:10:00 to 01-JUL-07 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACWORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed up to 10 minutes of quarter-sized hail in the Acworth area.  Smaller hail, mostly on the order of pea-sized hail, was observed further east toward Sandy Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 12:46:00 to 01-JUL-07 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Hall County 911 Center reported that 10 trees were down across the county, mainly the western and southern portions.  Pea-sized hail was also reported in Gainesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 14:15:00 to 01-JUL-07 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Bartow County 911 Center reported that a number of trees and several power lines were down throughout the county, but especially in the Cassville-White Road area between Cartersville and Adairsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 14:38:00 to 01-JUL-07 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAUNCEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that several trees and power lines were down.  Pea-sized hail was also observed in the area.

Lightning in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 16:00:00 to 01-JUL-07 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBSON
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Glascock County Emergency Management Director reported that two house fires were started as a result of lightning strikes.  Damage estimates were indeterminate.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 16:02:00 to 01-JUL-07 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAPLETON
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Jefferson County 911 Center reported that a few trees and power lines were down in the Stapleton area in the far northern part of the county.

Lightning in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 15:20:00 to 01-JUL-07 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSTOCK
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported that lightning struck a Kroger food store.  Smoke was reported in the building, but damage was determined to be minor by the local fire department.

Hail in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 17:15:00 to 01-JUL-07 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed golf ball-sized hail in the Locust Grove area and penny-sized hail in the Hampton and Luella areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 14:40:00 to 01-JUL-07 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and power lines were down around Rome.  Power outages were noted in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 14:00:00 to 01-JUL-07 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Jackson County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down throughout the county.

Hail in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 14:15:00 to 01-JUL-07 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAIRSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Bartow County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail in the Cassville-White Road area between Adairsville and Cassville.  Several reports of pea-sized hail were received from nearby surrounding areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 17:01:00 to 01-JUL-07 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Clayton County 911 Center reported that two trees and one power line were down.  One of the trees was down near the intersection of Georgia Highway 138 and U.S. Highway 19 and the other was on Beach Road.  The power line was down on McDonough Street.

Lightning in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 18:15:00 to 01-JUL-07 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS XRDS
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Coweta County 911 Center and the Newnan Times Herald reported that lightning struck six structures within the county.  A home was struck on Mike Powers Road, causing moderate damage to the bedrooms, and Pegasus Trace in Thomas Crossroads, causing just minor damage.  A barn on Roy Road off Georgia Highway 16 in the Raymond community was destroyed as a result of a lightning-related fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 15:02:00 to 01-JUL-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLATOONA LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported that six to seven trees and a couple of power lines were down near Lake Allatoona west of Woodstock.  Two to three trees were also down on power lines just west of Woodstock and also three miles east-northeast of Woodstock as well.  Pea-sized hail was also observed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 11:10:00 to 01-JUL-07 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: AURARIA
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Lumpkin County Emergency Management Director reported that four trees were down in the far western part of the county near the Dawson county line in the Wimpy Mill area.

Lightning in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 19:10:00 to 01-JUL-07 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMASTON
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Upson County Emergency Management Director reported that lightning struck a home in town on Thurston Avenue.  Minor damage was reported to the clothes dryer, where the lightning strike occurred.

Lightning in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 17:10:00 to 01-JUL-07 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESBORO
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of two lightning-related house fires.  The Clayton County Emergency Management Director reported that one of the homes suffered substantial damage when lightning started a fire in the drop ceiling of the basement when it struck a panel box outside of the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 18:55:00 to 01-JUL-07 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Meriwether County 911 Center reported that nine trees were down in the Woodbury, Warm Springs, and Manchester areas.