The pattern that began to evolve on March 14th continued and intensified on March 15th.  A stationary front remained draped across north Georgia from near Atlanta to Athens.  South of this front, the air mass was becoming increasingly warm, moist and unstable.  Meanwhile, aloft, a low amplitude, yet vigorous short wave embedded within a fast zonal flow, was tracking rapidly eastward from the mid south into the southeast.  Strong shear and high helicity combined with the unstable air mass and the frontal boundary to allow repeated severe thunderstorms to develop and track eastward along the boundary across north Georgia.  The activity began early in the day as a complex of thunderstorms moved into the area from Alabama and continued until nearly midnight.  As the day progressed, especially during the afternoon, the development of the activity gradually progressed further south and by midnight had reached the south and southeast parts of the state.  Numerous severe thunderstorms and tornadic supercells were observed throughout the day.
Historical records indicate that this was one of the most significant severe weather days for the Peachtree City Weather Forecast Office with more events and warnings than had been observed since May 2003.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 17:04:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that several trees were down along Georgia Highway 171 from Gibson north toward the Warren county line.

Hail in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 18:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCONEE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Washington County Emergency Management Director reported nickel-sized hail in southern Washington county near Riddleville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 13:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ILA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Madison County Emergency Management Director reported that at least six trees were down along Georgia Highway 106 north of Ila to the Banks county line.  A chicken house in Shiloh was damaged when a portion of the tin was blown off and the New Hope church on Georgia Highway 281 in Harrison sustained some roof damage.

Hail in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 14:35:00 to 15-MAR-08 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Cooperative Observer for Paulding county observed half-dollar-sized hail in northeastern Paulding county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:07:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Carroll Star News of Carrollton reported that a number of trees and power lines were blown down in the Sand Hill area and near the intersection of Georgia Highway 166 and 61 northeast of Carrollton causing damage to four mobile homes.  One of the mobile homes, located on Garden Ridge Drive, was destroyed, leaving four adults and two children homeless.  The other other three mobile homes were heavily damaged.

Funnel Cloud in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 12:38:00 to 15-MAR-08 12:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMMING
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Department observed a funnel cloud crossing Georgia Highway 400 north of Cumming.  This was the same thunderstorm that had earlier spwaned a tornado across Polk, Floyd, and Bartow counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWNAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Times Herald of Newnan reported that trees and power lines were down in four different areas.

Funnel Cloud in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:04:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONYERS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter observed a funnel cloud near the intersection of Georgia Highway 138 and Georgia Highway 212 in western Rockdale county, southwest of Conyers.

Hail in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:53:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOGART
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Oconee County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail in the far northern part of the county around Bogart.

Funnel Cloud in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 13:25:00 to 15-MAR-08 13:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Banks County Emergency Management Director reported that a funnel cloud was spotted just east of the Banks Crossing area along Interstate-85.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:37:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAVE SPG
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty National Weather Service employee reported that a roof was blown off a barn between Cave Spring and Rome.

Hail in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:20:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed nickel-sized hail along Georgia Highway 138 near Stewart Road.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 12:20:00 to 15-MAR-08 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALL GROUND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel-sized hail in the Ball Ground area.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 11:50:00 to 15-MAR-08 11:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER CREEK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty National Weather Service employee observed penny to nickel-sized hail in the Silver Creek area.

Hail in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 11:35:00 to 15-MAR-08 11:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUHARLEE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail.

Hail in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 13:17:00 to 15-MAR-08 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported penny-sized hail in northern Banks county, north of Homer.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 17:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EATONTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that dozens of trees in the area along the north and west side of Lake Sinclair had their tops sheared or blown off.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 11:05:00 to 15-MAR-08 11:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAVE SPG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed nickel-sized hail south of Cave Spring.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 12:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALESKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and power lines were down across the county from the northwest part of the county, west-northwest of Waleska, to the southeast part of the county, just southeast of Canton.  No structures were damaged.

Hail in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:41:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator observed penny-sized hail in the Carrollton area.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 04:45:00 to 15-MAR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMETTO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that penny-sized hail fell for up to 15 minutes in the Palmetto area.

Hail in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 05:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 05:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRESHAM PARK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An employee of the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia observed penny-sized hail in the far southwest corner of DeKalb county, just north of Conley.

Hail in POLK, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 11:05:00 to 15-MAR-08 11:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel-sized hail in the far north central part of the county, about three miles south of Cave Spring.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 13:54:00 to 15-MAR-08 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported quarter-sized hail in far northern Gwinnett county in the Buford area.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Yet another round of hail, this time penny-sized, was reported by an off-duty National Weather Service employee in the Grant Park area southeast of Atlanta.

Hail in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKBRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed yet another round of hail across northern Henry county.  Half-dollar-sized hail was observed in the Stockbridge area.  This thunderstorm took the same west-to-east path across the county as the previous storm.  Once again, radar support this large or larger hail from Stockbridge in the west to Whitehouse on the east side of the county.

Funnel Cloud in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 19:20:00 to 15-MAR-08 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBLIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Management Director spotted a funnel cloud near the Johnson county line.

Hail in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGHTSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Johnson County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail in the Wrightsville area.  Radar supported similar size hail from Donavan to Kite.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:51:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator observed quarter-sized hail in the Union City area with yet another thunderstorm cell that tracked across southern Fulton county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 18:45:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amatuer radio operator reported that a couple of power lines and two to three trees were down along U.S. Highway 80 in the Jeffersonville area.

Lightning in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 04:38:00 to 15-MAR-08 04:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAX
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported that a home at 5229 Rockmart Road in Silver Creek was struck by lightning and completely destroyed from the resulting fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:45:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACHTREE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that four trees were down in the Wilshire Estates area of Peachtree City.  In addition, several trees and a couple of power lines were down south of Fayeteville off Antioch Road.

Hail in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 17:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULVERTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail on the east side of Lake Sinclair.  Radar supported quarter or larger-sized hail with two separate storms further north, north and northeast of Sparta in the same time frame.

Funnel Cloud in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:17:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANIELSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several sightings of funnel clouds were received from the public and the Madison County Emergency Management Director.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 17:04:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: EXPERIMENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that a number of trees were down in the Griffin area.  One building sustained damage when a tree fell on the structure.  In addition, roof damage was noted to some homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLEDGEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that thunderstorm winds caused considerable damage in the Milledgeville area.  Several trailers were overturned, windows in homes were broken, and several vehicles were damaged along Deerwood Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Newton County Sheriff's office reported that several trees were blown down across the northern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:42:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALATO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that a number of trees were down along Georgia Highway 11 north of Palato and in the Eudora area of northwest Jasper county.

Hail in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:17:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANIELSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Madison County Emergency Management Director reported quarter-sized hail in the Danielsville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:17:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HULL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that a roof was blown off a barn just south of Diamond Hill near the Clark county line.

Hail in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 17:04:00 to 16-MAR-08 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIFFIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter-sized hail in the Griffin area.

Hail in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Carroll County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail at West Georgia College.

Hail in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:22:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wilkes County Emergency Management Director reported nickel-sized hail in the Washington area.  Radar supported that this large or larger hail continued on an east-southeastward tack into southeast Wilkes county, east of the Aonia community.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:24:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wilkes County Emergency Management Director reported that a couple of power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:12:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDS CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that at least 10 trees were blown down across the northern portion of the county.

Funnel Cloud in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHALL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed a funnel cloud near the intersection of Gaines School and Lexington Roads in southern Clarke county.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 14:45:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fulton County Emergency Management Director observed baseball-sized hail across downtown Atlanta.  Because of the extensive damage caused by the tornado the previous evening, it was hard to distinguish what damage was caused by the hail, but chards of glass were reported to have been spread across much of the downtown area.  In addition, the public reported golf ball-sized hail southwest of Six Flags, just south of Interstate-20 in western Fulton county, including the area around Fulton Industrial Boulevard, and an off duty National Weather Service employee observed penny-sized hail just southeast of downtown Atlanta in the Grant Park area.  An amateur radio operator relayed a report of penny to quarter-sized hail in Centennial Olympic Park.

Hail in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 14:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported tennis ball-sized hail in Nicholson, and quarter-sized  hail in the Jefferson area.  The Jackson Herald reported that extensive damage to vehicles at two car dealerships was observed.  More than 3000 vehicles were damaged at Southeast Toyota and approximately 1600 vehicles were damaged at Wayne Neal Chevrolet, both in Jackson.  Damages to these vehicles was estimated at $400,000.  The public reported that several vehicles in the Nicholson area were also damaged.

Hail in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:24:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail in the Calhoun area.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 12:39:00 to 15-MAR-08 12:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported quarter-sized hail in south central and southeast Floyd county, south and southeast of Lindale.

Hail in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 14:39:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ILA
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observed in Ila reported hail larger than baseballs, namely 3.00 inch diameter hail.  Hail the size of baseballs was observed further southeast just west of Danielsville.  Radar supported that large hail continued to the southeast part of the county.

Hail in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNS CROSSING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous reports of golf ball-sized hail, and several reports of quarter-sized hail, were received from the public across Baldwin county from the Jones county line west of Browns Crossing and through the central and southern portions of the Milledgeville area.  Damage to home and automobiles was observed.  An amateur radio operator reported that quarter-sized hail reports were received from the northern part of the county near the Hancock county line to the eastern part of the county near the Washington county line.

Hail in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 12:25:00 to 15-MAR-08 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAWSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed golf ball-sized hail.

Hail in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 13:25:00 to 15-MAR-08 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OOSTANAULA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel-sized hail.

Hail in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:02:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PANTHERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed golf ball-sized hail across the central and southeast portions of DeKalb county from west of Decatur to Lithonia.

Hail in HALL, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:05:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter observed golf ball-sized hail just northwest of Lula.  The public observed ping-pong ball-sized hail approximately five miles north of Gainesville along near Georgia Highway 284/Clarks Bridge Road.

Hail in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 17:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed tennis ball-sized hail along in far southern Jasper county in the Hillsboro area, near the Jones county line.  An amateur radio operator observed quarter-sized hail in far southern Jasper county in the Hillsboro area.

Hail in JONES, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 17:51:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed tennis to baseball-sized hail in eastern Jones county from Bountsville to east of Haddock near the Baldwin county line.  A number of vehicles and mobile homes in the area were damaged from the large hail, especially near the Baldwin county line.

Hail in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 14:43:00 to 15-MAR-08 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAWSONVILLE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported baseball-sized hail in eastern Dawson county.

Tornado in POLK, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 11:25:00 to 15-MAR-08 11:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: SENEY
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 3.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A ground and aerial survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, GA in cooperation with the Georgia State Patrol and local emergency managers confirmed that an EF3 tornado had touched down in extreme north central Polk county, just east of the town of Seney near the intersection of Georgia Highway 101 and the Floyd county line.  The tornado then tracked approximately 16 miles across extreme northeast Polk, extreme southeast Floyd, and into southern Bartow county before lifting southwest of Cartersville.  The tornado had a maximum path width of 1/2 mile with maximum wind speeds estimated at 150 mph.  EF3 damage was noted at three locations along the path of the tornado as it tracked across the three counties.  The tornado made an approximate 3-mile track across far northern Polk county.
Within Polk county, four homes were destroyed, two sustained major damage, five had minor damage, and 5 others were minimally impacted.  All of these were in the far north central and northeast part of the county between Georgia Highway 101 and the Floyd county line where Bon Loop Road intersects the Floyd county line.  One fatality and one injury occurred on Bon Loop Road where a home was destroyed.  In addition, several county outbuildings, barns, shops, vehicles, one motor home, one travel trailer, one dog kennel business, several fences were heavily damaged.  Several livestock were either injured or killed.  Hundreds of trees and power lines were down in the area, including several high tension power lines support structures, which were heavily damaged.

Funnel Cloud in POLK, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 11:20:00 to 15-MAR-08 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE CREEK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Polk County Sheriff's office observed a funnel cloud moving east from the Lake Creek area in far northern Polk county.  Shortly thereafter, a tornado touched down just east of Seney.

Tornado in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 11:28:00 to 15-MAR-08 11:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAX
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A ground and aerial storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City Georgia in cooperation with the Georgia State Patrol confirmed that the EF3 tornado, that first touched down in extreme north central Polk county just east of Seney, continued on an east-northeastward track across extreme southeast Floyd county.  Approximately three miles of the 16-mile long path of this tornado was within Floyd county.  The maximum path was once again estimated to be approximately 1/2 mile.  Despite the relatively short time frame and small area of the county affected, considerable damage was inflicted to the far southeast part of the county.  A home was destroyed on Old Wax Road, resulting in additional fatality and injury.  Dozens of trees and several power lines were also down in this part of the county.
Overall damage consisted of 20 homes, 10 of which were destroyed, and 10 with minor damage.

Funnel Cloud in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 12:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 12:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter observed a rotating funnel cloud southeast of Canton.  This funnel cloud was observed from the same parent thunderstorm that earlier had spawned a tornado across northeastern Polk, southeastern Floyd, and southern Bartow counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 14:14:00 to 15-MAR-08 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANKS CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Banks County Emergency Management Director reported that thunderstorm winds caused minor damage to five buildings in the Tanger Outlet Mall of Banks Crossing.

Thunderstorm Wind in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 13:11:00 to 15-MAR-08 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Banks County Emergency Management Director reported several trees and power lines were blown down scattered about the county.  One barn was destroyed by the strong winds.

Hail in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 14:02:00 to 15-MAR-08 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAPOOSA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 172.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported golf ball-sized hail in the Tallapoosa area.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 13:20:00 to 15-MAR-08 13:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEROKEE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of large damaging hail were received from the Cherokee County Emergency Management Director and the public from southern and eastern Cherokee county.  The hail began in the southwest part of the county between Canton and Cherokee, where the Emergency Manager reported quarter-sized hail.  Shortly thereafter, the Emergency Manager and the public reported golf ball-sized hail in the Holly Springs area.  As the thunderstorm continued on its east-northeastward track, hail up to the size of baseballs was reported by the Emergency Manager from the Buffington and Free Home areas.

Flood in HALL, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Times of Gainesville reported that heavy rain at the Downtown Mobile Home Park in Gainesville on McConnell Road off Atlanta Highway caused 22 trailers to become flooded.  At least seven of the trailers were completely under water, resulting in the displacement of 100 residents.  Several vehicles were flooded as well.  At least $10,000 in damages was caused by the high water.

Hail in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALMON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports of half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail were received from the public and amateur radio operators across the northern portions of Newton county.  Golf ball-sized hail was observed in Covington as well.

Hail in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:45:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACHTREE CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed golf ball-sized hail at the intersection of Redwine Road and Peachtree Parkway on the east side of Peachtree City.  Half-dollar-sized hail was observed at the National Weather Service Forecast Office on the south side of Peachtree City at Falcon Field.  Penny to nickel-sized hail was observed south of Fayetteville in the Starrs Mill and Brooks areas.

Hail in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 17:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAPLETON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed tennis ball-sized hail across northern Jefferson county, especially in the Wrens area.  The Huddle House restaurant on Main Street in Wrens suffered considerable damage from the large hail as a number of windows were broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 19:23:00 to 15-MAR-08 19:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARNER ROBINS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amatuer radio operator measured a wind gust of 60 mph at a retail store on North Watson Drive in Warner Robins.

Heavy Rain in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 10:40:00 to 15-MAR-08 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALTON
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Whitfield County Emergency Management Director reported that the older of two pillow manufacturing facility buildings collapsed as a result of the weight of rain water runoff on the roof of the two adjacent buildings.  The older building was in need of repair.  The wash-out effect caused by the water runoff resulted in the collapse of a wall on the older of the two buildings, which result in the roof caving in as well.  Because of the age and condition of the building, it was considered a total loss.

Tornado in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 17:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWALIGA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An aerial survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, GA in cooperation with the Georgia State Patrol confirmed that an EF0 tornado touched down in southwest Butts county and made a three mile track across southern Butts county.  The tornado touched down near the intersection of Joe Land Road and Kinards Mill Road and lifted near the intersection of Brooks Road and Nathan Thaxton Road.  The path length was between three and four miles long.  The Emergency Management Director reported that 136 homes suffered minor damage.  In addition, one barn was destroyed and many trees were blown down along the path of the tornado.  The combination of the high winds and quarter-sized hail caused the siding and paint on several homes to be damaged.

Hail in HALL, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 12:45:00 to 15-MAR-08 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MURRAYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous reports of large hail, the size of quarters and larger, were received from the public and the broadcast media across the northern half of Hall county.  Nickel-sized hail was reported by the public in Murrayville in northwest Hall county, ping-pong ball-sized hail west of Gainesville on the east side of Lake Lanier, with at least a half-a-dozen reports of ping-pong to golf ball-sized hail around the Gainesville area.  The Times of Gainesville reported that Hardy Chevrolet had up to 500 vehicles suffering some form of damage from hail.  At Moss Robertson Cadillac/Mazda/Isuzu, more than 100 vehicles were damaged from hail.  Milton Martin Honda had 63 vehicles damaged from hail.

Hail in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONYERS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators relayed reports of golf ball to baseball-sized hail across the northern half of Rockdale county.  The baseball-sized hail was observed about three miles north of Conyers at the J. H. Elementary school and at several other locations across the northern portion of the county.

Hail in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:51:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTLEDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed golf ball-sized hail about two miles south of Rutledge.  However, a large swath of half-dollar-sized hail was observed by the public across the central part of Morgan county from Rutledge in the west to Buckhead in the east.  Half-dollar-sized hail also fell in the Lake Oconee area in the southern part of the county.

Hail in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:37:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported golf ball to baseball-sized hail in southeast Morgan county as yet another severe thunderstorm moved through the county.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWNAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized or larger hail across the eastern portion of Coweta county from Newnan eastward to the Fayette county line just west of Peachtree City.  The hail was extensive enough along Lower Fayetteville road to accumulate over one inch deep in spots.  In addition, a couple of trees and several tree limbs were reported down along Lower Fayetteville Road.  In addition, wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph on the Georgia Highway 34 Bypass at Georgia Highway 16.

Hail in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:47:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKBRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail in the Stockbridge area.

Hail in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:37:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA HARTSFIELD I
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail across northern Clayton county from just south of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in the College Park area to northeast of Morrow.  One-half inch diameter hail was observed at the airport.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:37:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAPEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail in the Hapeville and College Park areas just west and southwest of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Hail in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 14:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of baseball-sized hail at Lee Road and Fairburn Road, just south of Interstate 20.  The public and reported golf ball to tennis ball-sized hail across northern Douglas county, roughly along and just north of Interstate-20.  Golf ball-sized hail was also reported by the public in Winston and west of Winston near Villa Rica.  An amateur radio operator reported golf ball-sized just north of Douglasville, and the public observed tennis ball-sized hail east of Douglasville, between Douglasville and Sweetwater State Park.  Another amateur radio operator observed nickel to tennis ball-sized hail approximately two miles southwest of the intersection of Interstate-20 and Georgia Highway 92.

Tornado in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 11:32:00 to 15-MAR-08 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia in cooperation with the Georgia State Patrol confirmed that the EF3 tornado, that originated in Polk county just east of Seney, and continued across extreme southeast Floyd county, continued into southern Bartow county.  The tornado entered the county about 3 1/4 miles west-northwest of Taylorsville and finally lifted about four miles southwest of Cartersville.  The tornado tracked approximately 11 miles across southern Bartow county.  While no deaths or injuries were reported from the tornado in Bartow county, several mobile homes were heavily damaged and hundreds of trees and several high voltage power transmission lines were knocked down and there was damage to the Georgia Power Plant on Georgia Highway 113.  In addition, the Taylorsville Elementary School sustained significant damage.
Several homes sustained roof damage along Popum Road just north of Taylorsville, a number of trees were down along Euharlee Road, and several bulidings, a number of trees, and several street signs were down in the area of Woodland High School about three miles southwest of Cartersville.  All together, there were approximately 55 homes damaged, six of which were destroyed, and 30 homes with minor damage.  Two schools, as noted above Taylorsville Elementary and Woodland High School suffered heavy damage.  Some Georgia Power high transmission towers were also down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 14:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENDERGRASS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency reported that one home in the county had major damage and another minor damage when trees fell on the structures.  Roofs were also damaged on three businesses, one at the Tanger II Outlet Mall on the Banks county line, one at a convenience store in Dry Pond, and another in Maysville.  A number of trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county, including one which fell on a vehicle in Commerce.  A number of signs were also damaged from strong thunderstorms winds.  Power was out in much of the northern part of the county for several hours.

Hail in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGNET
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed golf ball-sized hail in southern Rockdale county near Magnet.

Hail in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:55:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDS CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 130.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported golf ball-sized hail from the Eatonton area as yet another severe thunderstorm tracked across northern Putnam county.  Radar supported that large hail fell across much of northwest, north central, and east central Putnam county.

Hail in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 17:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: VEAZEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Greene County Emergency Management Director reported that golf ball-sized hail covered the ground along the north shores of Lake Oconee in southern Greene county.  Similar hail was observed on the Putnam county side of the lake as well.  The public reported half-dollar-sized hail in the same area.

Hail in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:54:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRENTON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed baseball-sized hail across the southern portions of Warren county.  Nickel-sized hail was observed by the public in Warrenton.  Radar supported that a swath of large hail fell across much of the southern portion of Warren county, south of Warrenton and Norris, including the far southeastern panhandle.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 14:40:00 to 15-MAR-08 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENNESAW
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An off duty meteorologist with The Weather Channel observed hail ranging in size from dimes in the northern part of Kennesaw to almost golf balls in the southern part of Kennesaw.

Hail in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 14:20:00 to 15-MAR-08 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator in Villa Rica observed tennis ball to baseball-sized hail.  Several other reports of golf ball-sized hail were received from the public across far northern Carroll county, especially in the Villa Rica area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 12:58:00 to 15-MAR-08 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Hall County Fire and Rescue Department reported that up to 20 trees and several power lines were down in the Gainesville area, and up to three miles south of Gainesville.  It was originally reported that a tornado had touched down on the south side of Gainesville, but an aerial survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast office in Peachtree City, Georgia in cooperation with the Georgia State Patrol concluded that the damage observed in Hall county was from straight-line winds and not that of a tornado.  Several power lines were also down in the area, including several near the intersection of Georgia Highway 53 and McEver Road, about three miles west-southwest of Gainesville.  The Gainesville Times reported that two brand new Hondas at Milton Martin Honda were destroyed when a tree was blown down onto them.

Hail in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORROW
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported hail, larger in size than golf balls, but smaller in size then tennis balls in the Morrow area.

Hail in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:12:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDS CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Putnam County Emergency Management Director report golf ball-sized hail across the northern portion of the county.  At least two vehicles suffered significant damage from the hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 18:35:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCONEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Washington County Emergency Management Director and amateur radio operators reported that thunderstorm winds had blown down several power lines from Oconee to Harrison in the southern part of the county.  Power lines were down on Georgia Highway 272 near Oconee.

Hail in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:34:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed baseball-sized hail across southern Walton county near the Rockdale and Newton county lines.  The ground was completely covered with the large hail and many vehicles were damaged.

Hail in HALL, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 14:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOWERY BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported 1.5 inch hail on Lake Lanier Island.  Numerous reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to quarters, were received from the public and storm spotters in southern Hall county, especially in the Flowery Branch area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 12:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 12:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUCKTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported that several trees and power lines were down across the county, but especially across the north part of Cumming.  Trees were down on the Truman Mountain Road at Georgia Highway 53 and several trees were uprooted at Byers Road and Bramble Road in north Cumming.  All together the county 911 center received 37 calls of downed trees and 13 calls of downed power lines.  Several roads were blocked.

Hail in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 12:48:00 to 15-MAR-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COAL MTN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports of large hail were received from north central and northeast Forsyth county.  The public reported two inch-diameter hail two miles south of Chestatee and penny to quarter-sized hail northeast of Cumming near the intersection of Georgia Highway 400 and Georgia Highway 20, and on Georgia Highway 369.  Nickel-sized hail was observed just west of Lake Lanier near the intersection of Georgia Highways 53 and 300.  Finally, Forsyth County Fire and Rescue Services observed quarter-sized hail near Cumming.

Hail in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:39:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported penny golf ball-sized hail from the Winder area.  Most of the hail was penny size.

Hail in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:54:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed golf ball-sized hail north of Monticello.  Radar supports that this storm moved from roughly four miles north of Monticello to near Shady Dale.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 17:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRENS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down in northern Jefferson county.  The tornado touched down approximately one mile northwest of Wrens and traveled east a little less than nine miles across northeastern Jefferson county and the town of Matthews, before crossing into Burke county just south of the town of Keysville.  The tornado continued on the ground an additional eight to nine miles into Burke county before finally lifting near the Applewood County Club in Burke county.  The total tornado path length was 19 miles.  The maximum path width was one-quarter mile and maximum sustained winds were estimated at 120 mph.  The most significant damage occurred in Matthews, where several mobile homes were destroyed.  Two businesses in Wrens were destroyed and several others sustained damage.  A church and an elementary school, and several homes in Wrens also suffered at least minor damage from wind and numerous downed trees.  ficant roof damage.  No serious injuries or fatalities were reported from this tornado.

Hail in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 13:40:00 to 15-MAR-08 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DREW
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter to golf ball-sized hail across central Forsyth county, particularly in the Cumming area.  One report of 2.00 inch diameter hail was received from the public within the city of Cumming.

Hail in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 16:37:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWART
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Newton County Sheriff's office observed golf ball-sized hail near Covington.  Radar supported that this thunderstorm tracked mainly across southern Newton county.

Hail in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 17:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Butts County Sheriff's observed golf ball-sized hail in western Jackson county near Interstate-75.  The public observed half-dollar-sized hail in southeast Butts county near Flovilla.  Radar supported half this large or larger tracked across much of western and southern Butts county.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 15-MAR-08 15:11:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DULUTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports of large damaging hail were received from the public across the northern half of Gwinnett county.  Half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail was observed in Duluth, half-dollar-sized hail just south of Suwanee, and quarter-sized hail in the Lawrenceville area.  The ground was covered three inches deep in some areas.  Many vehicles were damaged.  The public noted damage to guttering on some homes as well.  The public noted that the hail was up to three inches deep in the Duluth area following the storm.