The weak, closed off upper low that had been lingering across the mid-south during late May was becoming completely absorbed into the westerlies across the mid-Atlantic region.  A moist, unstable air mass remained across the region.  Heavy showers and thunderstorms continued from the afternoon of May 31st into June 1st.  Additional showers and thunderstorms developed during the afternoon across north and central Georgia.  Rainfall of four to six inches fell across parts of Barrow and Jackson counties in less than 24 hours, with one to two inches of rain common across many northeast Georgia counties.  Flash flooding in Barrow and Jackson counties continued into the early morning hours of June 1st.

Flash Flood in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 01-JUN-10 00:00:00 to 01-JUN-10 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDER ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Barrow County 911 Center reported flash flooding in parts of Barrow county as repeated showers and thunderstorms brought four to six inches of rain to the county.  The heaviest rainfall and flash flooding occurred in the eastern part of the county.  Rainfall of 5.9 inches was observed in a 24-hour period near the intersection of Pleasant Hill and Church Roads.  Flowing water reached a depth of one foot through several yards of homes along Breckenridge Trail, Pleasant Hill, and Church Roads approximately four miles east of Winder.  Three-hour and six-hour flash flood guidance ratios on the NWS FFMP program reached 150% of ratio in these areas.  Street flooding was also observed on Phillips Drive and Giles Road.  Monetary damage in the form of erosion, damaged culvert pipes, and debris removal was estimated to be $20,000.
This is a continuation of flash flooding that began during the evening of May 31st.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUN-10 00:00:00 to 01-JUN-10 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jackson County Emergency Management Director reported flash flooding in the Arcade area in the southwest part of the county.  A small creek was flowing over Hunter Road in Arcade.  Culvert pipes were washed out along portions of McCreery and Hunter Roads.  Rainfall of four to five inches was common in southwest Jackson county over a 24-hour period.  Monetary damage in the form of erosion and damaged culvert pipes was estimated to be $10,000.
This flash flooding is a continuation of flash flooding that began during the evening of May 31st.

Lightning in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 01-JUN-10 18:30:00 to 01-JUN-10 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCOME
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Times Herald of Newnan reported that lightning struck an outbuilding on Jack Russell Road just off Mount Carmel Road in the Welcome community of western Coweta county.  The structure and all of its contents were a total loss from the resulting fire.

Lightning in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 01-JUN-10 18:37:00 to 01-JUN-10 18:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCOME
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Times Herald of Newnan reported that lightning struck a home on Murphy Road in the Welcome community of western Coweta county.  Damages to the home were apparently minor.  However, a 27-year old female inside the home was apparently injured by the lightning as she was having difficulty breathing following the incident and was transported to an Atlanta hospital.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 01-JUN-10 20:00:00 to 01-JUN-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUWANEE
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gwinnett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that lightning struck the attic of a home on Goldfield Trace in the Forest Plantation subdivision.  The attic suffered significant damage from the resulting fire.

Lightning in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUN-10 21:10:00 to 01-JUN-10 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLS
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Jackson County Fire and Rescue Department reported that lightning struck a home on Traditions Way in Jefferson.  No other specific details were provided.