An active and very unstable northwest flow continued across the southeast United States as the polar vortex remained very strong in the northeast United States.  A disturbance rotated around the back side of the upper low into the southeast United States during the afternoon and evening.  Multiple complexes of severe thunderstorms developed across north and central Georgia during the mid to later afternoon as a result and moved southeast during the evening hours.  Large hail was the primary severe weather element observed during this outbreak, however an EF2 tornado developed in Cherokee county and caused extensive damage to hundreds of homes.  This was the 45th tornado of the spring season for north and central Georgia.

Hail in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:30:00 to 20-MAY-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE RIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Fannin County 911 Center reported nickel-sized hail in the Blue Ridge area.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 17:20:00 to 20-MAY-08 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVISBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that a brief EF0 tornado touched down  1.5 miles northwest of Davisboro and traveled southeast on the ground for approximately one mile before lifting 0.5 miles northwest of Davisboro.  The tornado had a maximum path width of 50 yards with maximum estimated wind speeds of 70 to 80 mph.  Several trees were blown down along the path of the tornado, but no structural damage was observed or reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 17:35:00 to 20-MAY-08 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Jefferson County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down throughout the city of Louisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 17:40:00 to 20-MAY-08 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Fulton County Department reported that several trees and power lines were blown down in the Mountain Park area.  A storm spotter reported that a metal carport roof was ripped by strong winds north of Roswell.

Hail in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 20:12:00 to 20-MAY-08 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEHILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Glascock County 911 Center reported golf ball-sized hail fell in the Edge Hill area.  Radar supported that hail of similar size likely fell across the western part of the county from west of Mitchell near the Washington county line to just southeast of Edge Hill near the Jefferson county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 20:15:00 to 20-MAY-08 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEHILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Glascock County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down in the Edge Hill area.

Hail in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:45:00 to 20-MAY-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLEDGEVILLE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Baldwin County 911 Center reported golf ball to baseball-sized hail in Milledgeville.  The hail combined with wind gusts in excess of 60 mph caused extensive damage to property in the area.  The public also observed golf ball-sized hail in the far southeast part of the county, approximately 11 miles southeast of Milledgeville.  The hail caused damage to the roofs of many homes and hundreds of vehicles.  The Baldwin County Emergency Management Director reported that the large hail damaged 31 county vehicles costing the county at least $55,000.  In addition, the hail caused damage to several county buildings, including the 911 Center, the sheriff's office, and the fire station.  The Emergency Management Director observed that the hail remained on the ground for at least two hours after the event.  Radar supports that large hail of golf ball size or larger likely fell in a wide swath from northwest to southeast Baldwin county.

Hail in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:45:00 to 20-MAY-08 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENLO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattooga County Emergency Management Director observed golf ball-sized hail approximately three miles south-southwest of Summerville.  The public observed nickel-sized hail in the Menlo area.  Radar supported nickel or larger size hail in a large swath across the central and southern parts of the county from Menlo, to the Floyd county line south of James H. Floyd State Park.

Hail in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 21:50:00 to 20-MAY-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUBER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail just north of Huber.  Radar supported that hail of penny to quarter-size likely fell across much of the northern part of the county from Huber to Fitzpatrick.

Lightning in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 17:43:00 to 20-MAY-08 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPHARETTA
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that lightning struck a home on Bisland Court setting the structure on fire.

Hail in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:15:00 to 20-MAY-08 16:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: VEAZEY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported hen egg or 2.00 inch diameter hail in the Veazey area of southern Greene county.  Radar supported that hail up to this size may well have continued further east toward Siloam.

Hail in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:28:00 to 20-MAY-08 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBINSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Taliaferro County 911 Center relayed reports of golf ball-sized hail from the western part of the county.

Lightning in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 18:38:00 to 20-MAY-08 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPTON
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Walton Tribune reported that lightning struck a home at 1200 Nicholsville Road.  The house was completely destroyed.  No one was at home at the time and no injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:39:00 to 20-MAY-08 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLEDGEVILLE
Magnitude: 80.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia along with information received from reports by the Baldwin County Emergency Management Director, the public, and the media, indicated that straight-line winds up to 80 mph affected the Milledgeville area.  The worst damage occurred within in an area from 3.5 miles northwest of the city to 1.0 mile north of the city.  Within this area, approximately 150 trees were down.  Many power lines were also down as a result of fallen trees.  Nearly the entire area was without power, some areas over a day.  The majority of the damage occurred along Little Road northwest of Milledgeville where up to 100 trees were down and along North Jefferson Street, one mile north of downtown Milledgeville, where at least 50 trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 21:28:00 to 20-MAY-08 21:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUSELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported that several trees were down along Georgia Highway 42 north of Roberta to near the Monroe county line.

Hail in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 21:29:00 to 20-MAY-08 21:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIZELLA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported nickel-sized hail east of Lizella and the public observed penny-sized hail west of Macon.  Radar supported that at least penny-sized hail likely continued into the southeast part of Bibb county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 21:47:00 to 20-MAY-08 22:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY BRANCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Twiggs County 911 Center reported that many trees were blown down across the county.  Several roads were blocked as a result.  The most significant damage appeared to be along Georgia Highway 96 in the southern part of the county from Tarversville eastward to near Danville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:10:00 to 20-MAY-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRION
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported that a tree was blown down onto a home just north of Trion on Spring Creek Road causing minor damage to the structure.

Hail in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:05:00 to 20-MAY-08 16:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator observed penny-sized hail in Hillsboro.  Radar supported that hail this size or larger fell across much of southern Jasper county from the Butts county line east-southeastward to the Jones county line.

Hail in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:25:00 to 20-MAY-08 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: OOSTANAULA
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported baseball-sized hail in Oostanaula, half-dollar-sized hail southwest of Calhoun, and quarter-sized hail near the Bartow county line about six miles south of Calhoun.  Hail covered the ground up to two inches deep south of Calhoun.  The public estimated wind gusts at 60 mph near the Bartow county line, but other than a few tree limbs, no other damage was reported.

Hail in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 15:48:00 to 20-MAY-08 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Jasper County 911 Center relayed reports of quarter-sized hail in the far northern part of the county near the Newton county line, west of Farrar.  One tree was also blown down near the county line.

Hail in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 15:35:00 to 20-MAY-08 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVIEW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Catoosa County 911 Center relayed reports of penny to nickel-sized hail across far northern Catoosa county near the Tennessee state line, 4-5 miles north of Fort Oglethorpe and Ringgold.  Nickel-sized hail was observed in the Lakeview area and penny-sized hail north of Ringgold.

Hail in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:00:00 to 20-MAY-08 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOVILLA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Butts county 911 Center reported penny-sized hail in the Flovilla area.

Hail in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:05:00 to 20-MAY-08 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: EATONTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail northeast of Eatonton.  Radar supported that hail this size or possibly larger continued into the east central part of Putnam county along and near Georgia Highway 16.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 20:10:00 to 20-MAY-08 20:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONE OAK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Meriwether County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down across the northern part of the county.

Hail in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:40:00 to 20-MAY-08 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAIRSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed half-dollar-sized hail from northwest to south of Adairsville.  Nickel-sized hail was observed just north of White.  As the storm continued southeastward, ping pong ball-sized hail was observed as the storm continued southeast toward the Cherokee county line.  Radar data supported that nickel or larger sized hail fell across much of northern and eastern Bartow county from Adairsville to Pine Log, White, and to just north of Red Top Mountain State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 20:08:00 to 20-MAY-08 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAT ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Putnam County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down in the southeast part of the county around Flat Rock.

Tornado in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 17:35:00 to 20-MAY-08 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 46.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that an EF1 tornado touched down near the intersection of Interstate-575 and Sixes Road and traveled on the ground approximately 5-6 miles ending near the intersection of Georgia Highway 92 and Wigley Road.  The maximum path width of the tornado was approximately one mile wide with maximum winds estimated to be 95 mph.  The Falton Lakes Mobile Home Park sustained significant damage with substantial damage to many site-built homes also observed in the East Cherokee Drive Area.
Overall damage consisted of 60 destroyed homes, 35 of which were site-built and 25 were mobile.  Twenty-five additional mobile homes sustained minor damage.  In addition to the 35 destroyed site-built homes, 391 additional homes sustained major damage and 588 sustained minor damage.  Ten multi-family homes also received minor damage.  Minor damage occurred to ten commercial buildings.  Four school district buildings sustained major damage as well as 16 mobile school instructional units.  Hundreds of trees were down in the area and many power lines were down as well.  One indirect death to a 24-year old male and an indirect injury to a female occurred on May 29th when two very large trees fell on two vehicles.  These trees were weakened from the tornado that occurred on May 20th.

Hail in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 17:47:00 to 20-MAY-08 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Bartow County 911 Center relayed a report of penny-sized hail from far southern Bartow county east of Euharlee and Stilesboro near the Paulding county line.

Hail in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 16:10:00 to 20-MAY-08 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail in the far northern part of Chattooga county near the Walker county line.  Radar supported that hail up to this size continued into the far northeastern corner of the county.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 18:38:00 to 20-MAY-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fulton County Emergency Management Director reported quarter-sized hail in the Alpharetta area and the public observed penny-sized hail in the Alpharetta area.  Similar-sized hail fell along the Cherokee county line.  Radar supported quarter-sized or larger hail across much of north Fulton county from northwest of Roswell to southeast of Alpharetta near the Gwinnett county border.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 20:02:00 to 20-MAY-08 20:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGANSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Troup County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were blown down across the northeast part of the county around Hogansville.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 20:07:00 to 20-MAY-08 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Troup County 911 Center relayed a report of penny-sized hail from the northeast part of the county.  Radar data supported that hail of similar size, perhaps larger, fell across much of northern Troup county.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 20:55:00 to 20-MAY-08 21:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMASTON
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS, located four miles northeast of Thomaston, at the Thomaston-Upson County Airport recorded a wind gusts of 61 mph.  The Upson County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were blown down from the north side of Thomaston to Yatesville as thunderstorms with these wind gusts swept through the north ern and eastern part of the county.

Hail in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 20:55:00 to 20-MAY-08 21:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMASTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Upson County Emergency Management Director reported nickel-sized hail at the Thomaston-Upson county airport northeast of Thomaston.  Radar supported that hail of penny to nickel-size likely fell from here east-southeastward toward Yatesville.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 17:10:00 to 20-MAY-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail in the far eastern part of the county along Kingston Highway near the Bartow county line.  Nickel-sized hail was observed by the public north of Rome between Rome and Armuchee.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 17:20:00 to 20-MAY-08 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEROKEE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director observed baseball-sized hail fell just south of Holly Springs.  The public reported penny-sized hail in Woodstock.  Ping-pong ball-sized hail fell near the Bartow/Cherokee county line west of Cherokee.  Radar supported that large hail, nickel-size or larger, fell across a large swath of the southern half of Cherokee county from near Lake Allatoona across Holly Springs, Lebanon, and Woodstock.

Lightning in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 19:01:00 to 20-MAY-08 19:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Morgan County Emergency Management Director reported that lightning started a grass fire near Madison.  The exact location was not provided.

Hail in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 19:20:00 to 20-MAY-08 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWDON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported penny-sized hail in the Bowdon area.  Radar data supported that hail of similar size, perhaps larger, fell across the far western and southern parts of the county, south of Bowdon and toward Tyrus and possibly even Roopville.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 18:52:00 to 20-MAY-08 19:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HIGH SHOALS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Oconee County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down in the west central and southern part of the county, south of Watkinsville, mostly in the Bishop area.

Hail in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 15:18:00 to 20-MAY-08 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DONOUGH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail in the McDonough area.  Radar supported that hail of at least quarter-size fell across much of central and east central Henry county.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 20:01:00 to 20-MAY-08 20:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINDSEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the EF0 tornado, that initially touched down just inside Hancock county just south of Barnes Road and just west of Georgia Highway 15, crossed into Washington county and tracked four to five miles, ending just west of Hamburg State Park Road.  The tornado tracked very close to Sparta-Davisboro Road until the eastern part of its track.  The maximum path width was estimated to be 125 yards with maximum winds of 90 to 100 mph within Washington county.  The tornado tracked through a largely rural area.  Between 200 and 300 trees were blown down along the path of the tornado and one barn was partially destroyed.  No major structural damage or injuries were observed or reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 19:43:00 to 20-MAY-08 20:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOULDERBONE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Hancock County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down throughout the county.  Radar data supports that a bow echo moved through the northern and eastern part of the county from Shoulderbone, to Sparts, Culverton, and Mayfield, and points southeast toward the Washington county line.

Tornado in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 20:00:00 to 20-MAY-08 20:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUREKA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that an EF0 tornado touched down in extreme eastern Hancock county before crossing into Washington county and briefly strengthening to an EF1 as it made an approximately four-mile-long track, ending approximately 3 miles north of Warthen in Washington county.   Within Hancock county, the tornado was only rated an EF0 as it tracked across a totally rural area of less than 1/4 mile just south of Barnes Road and west of Georgia Highway 15.  Damage within Hancock county was confined to minor tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 19:50:00 to 20-MAY-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Warren County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down in the Norwood area.  It appeared to them to have possibly been a downburst.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 18:03:00 to 20-MAY-08 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACWORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail in both Acworth and Marietta.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 19:30:00 to 20-MAY-08 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: EPHESUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Heard County 911 Center reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county.

Hail in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 18:25:00 to 20-MAY-08 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Haralson County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail in the Bremen area.

Hail in POLK, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 17:57:00 to 20-MAY-08 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: ETNA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Polk County Emergency Management Director relayed a report of golf ball-sized hail from far western Polk county near the Alabama border and the town of Etna near Prior Station Road.

Hail in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 19:45:00 to 20-MAY-08 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTRALHATCHEE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Heard County 911 Center relayed a report of penny-sized hail from the Centralhatchee area.  Radar data supported that hail of similar or perhaps larger size fell likely fell across much of Heard county except for the northeast part.

Hail in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 19:35:00 to 20-MAY-08 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fayette County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail in Fayetteville.  An off duty National Weather Service employee drove through hail slightly less than the size of dimes just north of Tyrone on Georgia Highway 74.  Radar data supported that penny-sized hail likely fell across much of northern and east central Fayette county.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 18:43:00 to 20-MAY-08 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Douglas County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were blown down throughout the city of Douglasville.  The public reported that tree limbs were down in Winston and estimated wind gusts at 60 mph.

Hail in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 19:02:00 to 20-MAY-08 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

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

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 18:05:00 to 20-MAY-08 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Morgan County Emergency Management Director reported that many trees and power lines were blown down throughout the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 19:20:00 to 20-MAY-08 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Greene County Emergency Management Director reported that over two dozen trees were down along and either side of Interstate-20 from the western border with Morgan county to south of Greensboro.  One tree fell down on a home on the west side of the city of Greensboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 18:05:00 to 20-MAY-08 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Polk County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and power lines were down about five miles south of Cedartown.  A tree was also down on Morgan Valley Road.

Hail in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 19:20:00 to 20-MAY-08 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Greene County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail approximately two miles south of Greensboro along Interstate-20.  Radar data supports that hail of similar size, perhaps larger, fell across much of the southern half of the Greensboro, generally south of Interstate-20, from the western border southeastward toward Veazy and White Plains.  However, no specific reports were received from these later two areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 19:30:00 to 20-MAY-08 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: EATONTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Putnam County 911 Center reported that several trees were down around the city of Eatonton.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 17:58:00 to 20-MAY-08 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILBURN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed golf ball-sized hail just south of Lilburn, quarter-sized hail just north of Snellville, and penny-sized hail near Grayson.

Hail in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 20-MAY-08 18:39:00 to 20-MAY-08 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail north of Monroe.