A quasi-stationary frontal boundary extended from north Texas to north Georgia early on the 26th.  The front took two to three days to move from north Georgia southward to the Gulf Coast.  The upper flow was highly zonal, but embedded with numerous vigorous short waves.  An unseasonably warm, unstable air mass presided south of the frontal boundary.  Numerous areas and complexes of thunderstorms developed in waves repeatedly along the front boundary and plagued north and central Georgia for two to three days.  Many counties across the area were impacted by golf ball and larger hail.  There was one report of hail over four inches in diameter in west central Georgia near Newnan.  While hail was the predominate severe weather type with this outbreak, there were several reports of damaging winds and even one tornado in central Georgia.  In addition, there were several lightning incidents as many of the storms produced intense cloud-to-ground lightning.

Tornado in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 16:40:00 to 26-MAR-11 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLINTSIDE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service and the Sumter and Crisp County Emergency Management Offices confirmed that a brief EF0 tornado touched down on the Sumter county side of Lake Blackshear, approximately two miles south-southwest of Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park and lifted on the Crisp county side of Lake Blackshear.  The tornado traveled a total length of 3/4 mile from Sumter into Crisp county, with approximately 0.4 mile of this tornado path length within Sumter county.  The maximum path width was estimated to be 200 yards with maximum wind gusts estimated to be 80 mph.  Within Sumter county, two homes on the west shore of Lake Blackshear were damaged from downed trees.  A few docks on the west side also suffered minor damage.  No damage was observed on the Crisp county side of the lake as the tornado lifted before reaching the east shore of the lake.  Note, this was the first tornado to touch down within the Peachtree City, Georgia county warning area during 2011.
[03/26-03/27/11:  Tornado #1, County #1-2, EF0, Sumter-Crisp, 2011:001].

Tornado in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 16:41:00 to 26-MAR-11 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia in conjunction with the Sumter and Crisp County Emergency Management Offices confirmed that the brief EF0 tornado that touched down in extreme southeast Sumter county on the west shore of Lake Blackshear lifted 3/4 mile across the Crisp county side of Lake Blackshear, approximately two miles south-southwest of Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park.  No damage was observed from this tornado on the Crisp county side of the lake as the tornado lifted before reaching the eastern shore.  The total tornado path length was 3/4 mile with a maximum path width of 200 yards.  Maximum winds gusts in the tornado were estimated to be 80 mph.
[03/26-03/27/11: Tornado #1, County #2-2, EF0, Sumter-Crisp, 2011:001].

Tornado in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 20:36:00 to 26-MAR-11 20:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREWTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
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 confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down in northeast Laurens county, approximately 1.8 miles west of Brewton, then traveled 3.5 miles to the east, lifting approximately 1.7 miles east of Brewton.  The tornado had a maximum path width of 500 yards with maximum winds estimated to be 90 mph.  Thirty structures were damaged along the path of the tornado, mostly residential homes.  The damage was mostly the result of large trees blown down onto the structures.  A few homes sustained minor roof and siding damage independent of the downed trees.  A front porch was also blown off one of the homes.  Several hundred trees were blown down, snapped, or uprooted along the path of the tornado.
[03/26-03/27/11: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF1, Laurens, 2011:002].

Hail in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 19:10:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVIEW
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed ping-pong ball-sized hail near Fort Oglethorpe and quarter-sized hail near Lakeview.  WSR-88D data suggests that similar-sized hail likely continued southeastward across the county toward Tunnel Hill.

Hail in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 19:48:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ETON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of quarter to half-dollar-sized hail hail near Eton.  Radar data suggests that similar-sized hail was likely across much of the county from the west central to the southeast areas near Fort Mountain State Park.

Hail in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 19:06:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOOKOUT MTN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail across far northern Walker county near Rossville.  WSR-88D suggests that hail of similar size likely occurred across much of the northern one-third of the county.

Hail in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 13:21:00 to 27-MAR-11 13:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail across northern Webster county near Preston.

Hail in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 13:35:00 to 27-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINS
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 182.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports of large damaging hail, ranging in size from golf balls to baseballs, were received from the public and the Sumter County 911 Center from across the county.  While the hail initially began as quarter-sized hail is it entered the northwestern part of the county north of Plains, it grew to golf ball and baseball size as it moved across Americus.

Hail in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 20:10:00 to 26-MAR-11 20:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR VLY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter observed half dollar-sized hail west of Calhoun in western Gordon county.  As the thunderstorm progressed eastward across Calhoun, the storm began to weaken and the public observed only quarter-sized hail across Calhoun.  The storm weakened further as it moved east-southeast toward Fairmount, producing nickel-sized hail in the far southeast part of the county.

Hail in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 13:32:00 to 27-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYROMVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 42.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several reports of quarter to golf ball-sized hail were received from the Dooly County 911 Center and the public across northern Dooly county, especially from the Pinehurst area.  Hail was observed from Byromville in the west to southeast of Unadilla in the east part of the county.

Lightning in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 14:08:00 to 26-MAR-11 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLASVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Douglas County Emergency Management Director reported that a middle-aged male was shocked indirectly by a nearby lightning strike while on a riding lawn mower just outside Douglasville.  Although fire and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the scene, no medical treatment was provided.

Hail in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 15:47:00 to 26-MAR-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIZELLA
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 2.26M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports of golf ball-sized hail were received from the western half of Bibb county from Lizella and Lake Tobesofkee to near Macon.  There was even one report of tennis-ball-sized hail near Lizella.  The hail decreased to quarter size as the storm moved into the western suburbs of Macon and to nickel size as it moved further into Macon.  However, there were several reports within the city of Macon of hail covering the ground like snow.  Nickel-sized hail was observed at the terminal station in downtown Macon.  There was also one report of a damaged camper at a campground near Macon caused by a downed tree.

Hail in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 13:45:00 to 27-MAR-11 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 63.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office observed golf ball-sized hail approximately five miles south of Hawkinsville.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that quarter to golf ball-sized hail likely fell across the county from west of Hawkinsville to southeast of Hawkinsville.

Lightning in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 05:09:00 to 27-MAR-11 05:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILOAM
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Greene County 911 Center reported that a structure on Fuller Road was struck by lightning and set on fire.  No further specific details were provided.

Hail in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 05:13:00 to 27-MAR-11 05:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail across the northern part of the county, just south of Maysville.

Hail in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 16:13:00 to 26-MAR-11 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter and the public observed quarter-sized hail across the far southeastern part of Bibb county from Rutland to just northeast of the Macon airport.  Radar data suggests that similar-sized hail likely continued to near Franklinton.  This hail occurred from a separate thunderstorm that tracked across the southeast part of the county shortly after another thunderstorm had dumped damaging golf ball-sized hail across west central and north central Bibb county.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 15:44:00 to 26-MAR-11 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SENOIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail west of Senoia.  This was from a second a weaker storm that tracked across southern Coweta county in the wake of the large, damaging baseball to grapefruit-size hail storm that tracked across the southern part of Coweta county one hour prior.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 20:37:00 to 26-MAR-11 21:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARMUCHEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail across the Rome area.  WSR-88D suggests that similar-sized hail likely fell from northwest of Rome to east of Lindale.  The public also reported that wind gusts were on the order of 45 mph and were strong enough to blow over an outdoor cooking grill.

Hail in POLK, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 21:07:00 to 26-MAR-11 21:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTIOCH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of penny-sized hail and wind gusts of 50 mph, possibly greater, across northeast Polk county between Aragon and Taylorsville.

Hail in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 16:40:00 to 26-MAR-11 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE MTN VLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of quarter-sized hail from extreme northeast Harris county near the Meriwether county line and Georgia Highway Alternate 85.

Hail in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 08:59:00 to 27-MAR-11 09:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREST
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter observed nickel-sized hail in western Upson county between Crest and Thomaston.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that penny to quarter-sized hail likely continued eastward to Redbones Crossroads.

Hail in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 05:23:00 to 27-MAR-11 05:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILOAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Greene County 911 Center relayed reports of quarter-sized hail in the far southeastern part of the county between Siloam and White Plains.

Hail in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 16:45:00 to 26-MAR-11 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARM SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail across far southern Meriwether county near Warm Springs.  This was from a separate cell than the one which tracked across the northern part of the county an hour or so earlier.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 20:20:00 to 26-MAR-11 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMERICUS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sumter County Emergency Management Director reported that one home and a barn, approximately five miles east of Americus along Georgia Highway 27, sustained at least moderate damage from strong thunderstorm winds gusts.  Dozens of trees were also down in the vicinity.

Hail in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 14:10:00 to 27-MAR-11 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail between Eastman and Plainfield.

Hail in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 16:22:00 to 26-MAR-11 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amatuer radio operators relayed reports of quarter-sized hail across northern Twiggs county, especially near Dry Branch.

Hail in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 17:04:00 to 26-MAR-11 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of quarter-sized hail on the south side of Thomaston.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that hail of this size, possibly larger, likely fell from Sprewell Bluff State Park on the Talbot county border to just southeast of Thomaston.

Hail in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 16:22:00 to 26-MAR-11 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail in the Columbus area and half-dollar-sized hail in extreme northeast Muscogee county near Upatoi.

Hail in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 09:32:00 to 27-MAR-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Upson County 911 Center relayed reports of widespread quarter-sized hail across the southern part of the county.  The hail lasted from 10 to 15 minutes across the southern sections from Sprewell Bluff State Park, to south of Thomaston, to east of Logtown, near the Crawford county line.  This hail occurred with a separate thunderstorm cell from the one which produced, nickel-sized hail across the northern part of the county earlier.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 14:53:00 to 27-MAR-11 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Montgomery County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail near Mount Vernon.

Hail in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 14:00:00 to 26-MAR-11 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 267.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Harris County Sheriff's Department, amateur radio operators, and the public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail across northern Harris county from just east of Whitesville-Pine Lake, to Pine Mountain Valley, to Shiloh.

Hail in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 10:00:00 to 27-MAR-11 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUSELLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of quarter-sized hail across northern Crawford county just south of Musella.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that similar-sized hail likely fell from where it ended in Upson county just east of Logtown to the Bibb county line east of Sandy Point.

Hail in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 17:36:00 to 26-MAR-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRWINTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of penny-sized hail near Irwinton.

Hail in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 16:41:00 to 26-MAR-11 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAINES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail near Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park in the far western part of the county, then quarter-sized hail further east toward Cordele.

Funnel Cloud in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 20:20:00 to 26-MAR-11 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMERICUS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Sumter County Sheriff observed a funnel cloud approximately five miles east of Americus.  WSR-88D indicated weak rotation in the area at the time.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 20:54:00 to 26-MAR-11 20:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALESKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director observed quarter-sized hail approximately five miles northeast of Waleska.

Hail in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 14:26:00 to 26-MAR-11 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail across the far southern part of Meriwether county.  This was from the same thunderstorm cell that brought golf ball-sized hail to north central and northeast Harris county.

Hail in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 21:05:00 to 26-MAR-11 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUHARLEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail across southern Bartow county.

Funnel Cloud in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 19:15:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MCN)WILSON ARPT MAC
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter observed a funnel cloud just south of the Macon Regional Airport.  WSR-88D radar data detected a mesocyclone that traversed the area from Jack Brown Estates in extreme eastern Crawford county to near Elberta in Houston county during this time frame.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 16:55:00 to 26-MAR-11 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARABI
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia in conjunction with the Crisp County Emergency Management Office confirmed that straight-line thunderstorm outflow winds up to 75 mph caused considerable damage to a mobile home on Brock Road approximately five miles east of Arabi in the southeast part of the county.  A few trees were also down in the area, but no other damage of significance was noted.  The thunderstorm outflow winds were from a severe thunderstorm producing quarter to golf ball-sized hail across north central Crisp county near Cordele.

Hail in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 10:25:00 to 27-MAR-11 10:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIZELLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of quarter-sized hail across western Bibb county, approximately two miles south of Lizella.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that similar-sized hail occurred from the Crawford county line west of Lizella to a point approximately four miles east-southeast of Lizella.

Hail in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 27-MAR-11 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIDALIA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized to half-dollar-sized hail across the northern part of the county near Vidalia.

Hail in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 14:40:00 to 27-MAR-11 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALAMO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Wheeler County 911 Center reported hail of unknown size across the county.  However, quarter-sized hail was supported by WSR-88D radar data in conjunction with reports from adjacent counties.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 21:30:00 to 26-MAR-11 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACWORTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.81M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed golf ball-sized hail west of Kennesaw and near Due West, with quarter-sized hail southwest of Acworth and near Marietta.  WSR-88D suggests that at least quarter-sized hail continued southeast across the county toward Smyrna and Vinings.  Wind gusts of 45 mph were also noted at two separate locations in the county during this storm.

Hail in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 13:37:00 to 27-MAR-11 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT VLY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter observed nickel-sized hail near Fort Valley.

Hail in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 10:43:00 to 27-MAR-11 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 78.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crawford County Emergency Management Director reported golf ball-sized hail just north of Roberta.  This hail fell from a separate thunderstorm cell from that which tracked across the northern part of the county producing quarter-sized hail near Musella, 40 to 45 minutes prior.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that quarter to golf ball-sized hail likely fell from just northwest to immediately east of Roberta.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 21:44:00 to 26-MAR-11 21:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPHARETTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed hail slightly less than quarter-size east of Alpharetta.

Hail in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 18:16:00 to 26-MAR-11 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: KITE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 48.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed golf ball-sized hail across east central Johnson county near Kite.

Hail in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 18:04:00 to 26-MAR-11 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUNDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Johnson County Emergency Management Director reported that quarter-sized hail covered the ground north of Swainsboro.  The public and amateur radio operators provided several reports of penny-sized hail in this same area.  Golf ball-sized hail was observed near Kite along the Emanuel county line as the storm moved out of Johnson county.  WSR-88D suggests that two separate hail storms moved across the county during this time frame.  On the first storm produced hail as large as quarters and tracked from between Kite and Blundale to near Garfield.  The second storm produced only penny-sized hail and tracked from just east of Meeks to near Twin City.

Hail in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 23:35:00 to 27-MAR-11 23:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LSF)LAWSON AAF FT B
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Quarter-sized hail was observed by the Fort Benning military police at Lawson Army Air field and by the public in Fort Benning elsewhere within Fort Benning.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that similar-sized hail likely continued eastward to just north of Cusseta before the thunderstorm dissipated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 14:16:00 to 26-MAR-11 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOTHAIR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Treutlen County 911 Center and the public reported considerable wind damage in the Lothair community in the southwest part of the county.  Most of the damage was along Rosemont Church Road.  Here, two barns were destroyed, one of which was a 3-sided barn with a metal roof.  The other, a large barn, completely lost its metal roof.  Three homes had sustained moderate roof damage, and a mobile home sustained serious damage.  On Georgia Highway 46, one home sustained major roof damage and broken windows from large hail.  Many large trees were either blown down, splintered, or uprooted from Lothair to Soperton.  Some roadways were blocked from downed trees.

Hail in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 14:16:00 to 26-MAR-11 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOTHAIR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Treutlen County 911 Center reported that quarter-sized hail fell across the county from Lothair in the southwest to near Gillis Springs in the northeast part of the county.  Damage was observed to roofs and windows of homes in the Lothair community from strong winds and hail combined.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 21:59:00 to 26-MAR-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNWOODY
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that a large pine tree was blown down across their privacy fence and also scraped the side of the house.  The tree tore off two screens and broke one window on the home.  Pea-sized hail was also observed at the time.

Hail in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 11:48:00 to 27-MAR-11 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUCKERS CROSSROAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter observed quarter-sized hail across northern Laurens county just south of Tuckers Crossroads.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that similar-sized hail fell from this area east-southeast to the Johnson county line near Scott, where nickel-sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 11:55:00 to 27-MAR-11 12:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUCKERS CROSSROAD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators relayed reports that several trees were down across far northern and northeastern Laurens county from just southwest of Tuckers Crossroads to Brewton and Lovett.  Trees were down on Georgia Highway 319 near Lovett.  An amateur radio operator estimated that winds were sustained at 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph approximately four miles southeast of Tuckers Crossroads or about eight miles north of Dublin.

Hail in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 20:34:00 to 26-MAR-11 20:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BILL ARP
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail southwest of Winston.  WSR-88D suggests that similar-sized hail continued across the southern half of the county.

Hail in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 21:16:00 to 26-MAR-11 21:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMMING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail in eastern Forsyth county from Cumming eastward to the Hall county line.

Hail in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 20:43:00 to 26-MAR-11 20:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAHLONEGA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail near Dahlonega.  Minor damage to vehicles was noted in the area.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 23:32:00 to 27-MAR-11 23:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANDY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail in extreme western Coweta county, east of Powers Crossroads and well west of Newnan.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 22:17:00 to 26-MAR-11 22:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail near Rome.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 14:42:00 to 26-MAR-11 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTVILLE
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 6.53M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Literally dozens of reports of large damaging hail were received from the public across southern Coweta county from Grantville, Moreland, eastward to Senoia.  Most of the hail was the size of golf balls, but hail the size of baseballs, tennis balls, and even isolated reports of grapefruit-sized hail were received from the Grantville area eastward to just south of Moreland.  Hail decreased in size to half-dollars by the time it reached areas just south of Senoia.  Significant accumulations of hail were noted on the ground in the area and much of the region was blanketed with a hail cover for an hour or more.  Extensive damage was observed to vehicles and roofs of homes in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 14:55:00 to 26-MAR-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed that several power lines were blown down around Moreland.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 18:58:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATRICE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Stewart County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down along Canyon Road or Georgia Highway 39C between Lumpkin and Providence Canyon State Park.  The Emergency Manager thought the damage might have been from a tornado and strong rotation was indicated in the area at the time.  However, no tornado damage was confirmed from this event.

Hail in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 21:50:00 to 26-MAR-11 21:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMMING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail in far southern Forsyth county, in the Brookwood vicinity.

Hail in HALL, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 21:30:00 to 26-MAR-11 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOWERY BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.78M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed golf ball-sized hail in Flowery Branch.  Otherwise, mostly quarter-sized hail was observed elsewhere across the southern part of Hall county near Oakwood and Flowery Branch.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that quarter-sized hail likely continued eastward toward Chestnut Mountain.

Funnel Cloud in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 14:44:00 to 26-MAR-11 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed a funnel cloud near Grantville.  This was well supported by radar data and a tornado warning was in effect for the area at the time.  Doppler indicated rotational velocities were briefly near 50 knots at this time.

Hail in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 14:56:00 to 26-MAR-11 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Upson County Emergency Management Director reported quarter-sized hail near Roland in west central Upson county to nickel-sized hail in east central Upson county, just south of Logtown.

Lightning in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 14:50:00 to 26-MAR-11 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTVILLE
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Coweta County 911 Center reported two lightning-related house fires between Grantville and Moreland in southern Coweta county.  No further details or information were provided regarding damages.

Hail in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 15:11:00 to 26-MAR-11 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIGBEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 888.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Spalding County Emergency Management Director and the public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail along Georgia Highway 16 near Griffin.  Quarter to golf ball-sized hail was also observed in Coweta county near the Spalding county line.  Radar data suggested that similar-sized hail continued across much of central Spalding county along Georgia Highway 16.

Hail in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 18:57:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKIPPERTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.58M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter observed golf ball-sized hail just north of the Macon Regional Airport on Hartly Bridge Road.  An amateur radio operator relayed a report of half-dollar-sized hail from southern Bibb county and a trained spotter observed quarter-sized hail in southern Bibb county, just west of Rutland.

Hail in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 12:10:00 to 27-MAR-11 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 48.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Johnson County Emergency Management Director reported nickel-sized hail from the Scott area.  As the thunderstorm moved east-southeast it intensified.  The public and a trained spotter observed half-dollar-sized hail to golf ball-sized hail in Adrian along the Emanuel county line.

Hail in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 19:29:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUNNEL HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail near Dawnville.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that similar-sized hail, possibly even larger, likely fell from west to east across the county from Tunnel Hill to Dawnville.

Hail in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 20:31:00 to 26-MAR-11 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREWTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of penny-sized hail east of Dublin near Brewton.  This is the same thunderstorm cell that spawned an EF1 tornado near Brewton.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 21:15:00 to 26-MAR-11 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail in the Lawrenceville area.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that most of this occurred south and southeast of Lawrenceville.

Hail in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 21:41:00 to 26-MAR-11 21:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed penny-sized hail near Winder.

Hail in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 02:41:00 to 27-MAR-11 02:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMASTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators relayed reports of quarter-sized hail from Thomaston to just east of Thomaston.

Hail in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 03:09:00 to 27-MAR-11 03:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Bibb County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail in downtown Macon.

Hail in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 12:20:00 to 27-MAR-11 12:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADRIAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed golf ball-sized hail from Adrian to Nunez.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that quarter-sized hail likely continued to Lexsy before the storm weakened below severe limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 20:55:00 to 26-MAR-11 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SENEY
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of wind gusts to 50 mph at Midway school.  A few power lines were blown down in the area.

Hail in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 22:59:00 to 26-MAR-11 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRPLAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of penny-sized hail around Fairplay.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that similar-sized hail likely fell across much of far southern Douglas county from west of Fairplay to east of Hannah.

Hail in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 16:36:00 to 26-MAR-11 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail in the far southwest corner of Talbot county between Upatoi and Geneva near the Muscogee county line.

Hail in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 15:46:00 to 26-MAR-11 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY POINT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crawford County Emergency Management Director reported nickel-sized hail in extreme northeast Crawford county between Sandy Point and the Bibb county line.  This storm intensified as it moved into Bibb county and produced golf ball to tennis ball-sized hail near Lizella.

Hail in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 18:52:00 to 26-MAR-11 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY POINT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crawford County Emergency Management Director reported half dollar-sized hail across east central Crawford county between Sandy Point and Jack Brown Estates.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 19:10:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYRON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia in conjunction with the Peach County Emergency Management Director confirmed that straight-line thunderstorm wind gusts of 75 mph removed approximately 40 percent of a secondary roof of the Days Inn Motel in Byron.  This roof was a secondary structure installed over the original roof, which was not damaged.  A nearby billboard also sustained minor damage.

Hail in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 12:46:00 to 27-MAR-11 13:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: OMAHA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed quarter-sized hail across northern Stewart county between Omaha and Louvale.  WSR-88D radar data suggests that quarter-sized hail likely fell across much of northern Stewart county, eastward toward Brooklyn.

Hail in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 27-MAR-11 13:07:00 to 27-MAR-11 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOTHAIR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public and the Treutlen County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail across the southern part of Treutlen county from Lothair, to Soperton, to Zaidee.

Lightning in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 26-MAR-11 08:36:00 to 26-MAR-11 08:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATT
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Management Director reported that two homes were struck by lightning in the northern part of the county.  One of the homes was on John Burris Road and the other was along Matt Highway.  No fires were observed, and damage was confined to minor electrical damage.