Two outbreaks of large hail-producing supercell thunderstorms occurred over the weekend of March 26-27, 2011. The number of supercells, structure of the storms, and number of reports of large hail received over this two-day event is unprecedented in this forecast area and reminiscent of events that occur out in the plains.

Hail in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 14:53:00 to 27-MAR-11 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAYLOR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in QUITMAN, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 13:38:00 to 27-MAR-11 13:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 12:53:00 to 27-MAR-11 12:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 15:27:00 to 26-MAR-11 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYATTVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 13:32:00 to 26-MAR-11 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAWESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 17:00:00 to 27-MAR-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELDORENDO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 15:15:00 to 27-MAR-11 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGGARD MILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 12:55:00 to 26-MAR-11 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELHAM
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MILLER, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 11:45:00 to 26-MAR-11 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLQUITT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Tornado in LEE, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 16:54:00 to 26-MAR-11 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A brief tornado touchdown was confirmed on the north and east side of Leesburg.  People reported seeing debris circulating in the air with minor damage to light poles, trees, and outbuildings.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Tornado in QUITMAN, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 17:35:00 to 26-MAR-11 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Eufaula police department reported a tornado on the ground near Georgetown.  However, no damage was reported.

Tornado in RANDOLPH, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 18:22:00 to 26-MAR-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENEVOLENCE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Randolph county sheriff's department and emergency management reported a tornado touchdown in the city of Benevolence.  Damage included several trees and power lines down, one mobile home destroyed, one mobile home severely damaged, and several outbuildings destroyed.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Hail in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 18:23:00 to 27-MAR-11 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMERTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 18:19:00 to 27-MAR-11 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: (VAD)MOODY AFB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Hail in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 18:15:00 to 27-MAR-11 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMESTEAD PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 17:22:00 to 27-MAR-11 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 14:25:00 to 27-MAR-11 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Hail in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 18:15:00 to 27-MAR-11 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: I-75 AT EXIT 22
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 18:10:00 to 27-MAR-11 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMESTEAD PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 17:47:00 to 27-MAR-11 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 17:40:00 to 27-MAR-11 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 17:01:00 to 27-MAR-11 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELDORENDO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 16:40:00 to 27-MAR-11 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAKIN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public