The upper ridge across the middle of the country remained in place on the 5th.  Similar to the past few days, shortwaves pushing down the east side of the ridge continued to provide lift to help enhance convection during the afternoon.  A surface trough remained in place across the area as well.  Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed, with numerous thunderstorms becoming severe.  Most of the severe weather reported consisted of wind damage, but there were a few reports of large hail as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 16:30:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Muscogee County 911 Center reported that 10 to 20 trees were blown down across the south side of Columbus, including on Wynnton Road and Matthew Street, where one tree fell on a house.  At least 10 power lines were down as well, mostly across Fort Benning Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 18:54:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Butts County 911 Center relayed reports of at least three trees down near Jackson Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 19:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACEDONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Towns County 911 Center reported that a few trees were blown down in the Macedonia area.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 19:05:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Union County 911 Center reported that a few trees were blown down east of Owltown.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 19:22:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAILS CREEK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 1.75M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Manager reported that at least 50 trees were blown down, mainly along and near Carters Lake.  The Carters Lake Marina was also damaged, with the roof of one of the covered docks completely collapsed, and many others had tin sheeting peeled from the roofs.  One of the ramps was snapped and boards along the walkways were buckled.  Almost a million dollars in damage was done to the marina alone.  Numerous boats sustained minor to moderate damage, and some were blown off the lake.  Several campers also sustained minor damage; some were blown over and others were damaged when trees fell on them.  Gazebos, tents, and awnings were blown away as well.  Five- to six-foot waves were observed on the lake during the storm.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 19:55:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLSOM
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bartow County 911 Center reported that over a dozen trees were blown down countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 20:15:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLIER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Monroe County 911 Center reported that several power lines were blown down across Highfalls Road west of Forsyth.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 20:00:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Chattooga County 911 Center reported that six to seven trees and several power lines were blown down in Summerville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 20:15:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Lamar County 911 Center reported that several power lines were blown down around Mott Road east of Barnesville.

Lightning in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 20:15:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCRATES
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Monroe County 911 Center reported that a house was struck by lightning on Johnstonville Road.  Only minor damage and no injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 21:25:00 to 05-JUL-12 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENFIELD
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Greene County 911 Center reported that a tree was down on Pinfield Road and another tree was down on Veazey Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 21:15:00 to 05-JUL-12 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAXEYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Oglethorpe County 911 Center reported that four trees and a power line were blown down in the Maxeys area.

Hail in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 19:48:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:53:00 (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 Griffin.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 18:40:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARMUCHEE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 496.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous reports of quarter to golf ball sized hail were received from amateur radio operators and the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 18:06:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: REO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

U.S. Forest Service firefighters relayed a report of several trees down just east of Villanow.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 18:30:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP SMYRNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down southwest of Conyers along Stockbridge Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 19:25:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that several trees were blown down, including one on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, GEORGIA
From 04-JUL-12 19:30:00 to 04-JUL-12 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators relayed reports of many trees and power lines down north of Cedartown.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 19:15:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARRS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fayette County Emergency Manager reported that six trees were blown down along and near the Georgia Highway 85 Connector.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 19:40:00 to 05-JUL-12 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: POMONA
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Spalding County Fire Department reported a few trees down across Griffin.  Two of the trees fell on houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 15:50:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Middle Flint Regional 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 26 just went of Buena Vista.  Another tree was down across Pineville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 18:54:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Jasper County 911 Center reported that at least six trees and three power lines were blown down near Jackson Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 05-JUL-12 15:50:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINS PETERSON ARPT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Middle Flint Regional 911 Center reported a few trees down along Highway 45 north of Plains.