A weak cold front and a shortwave aloft pushed into the state during the evening of May 31st.  Numerous thunderstorms developed across the area, and several thunderstorms became severe.  Most of the severe reports consisted of downed trees, but there were a couple of large hail reports as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAY-12 16:08:00 to 31-MAY-12 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Jefferson County 911 Center reported that three trees were blown down on the southeast side of Louisville.  One tree fell on power lines along Moore Street, and two additional trees fell along U.S. Highway 1.

Hail in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 31-MAY-12 16:17:00 to 31-MAY-12 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROOSEVELT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Manager reported that dime sized hail fell on Zeblin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAY-12 19:05:00 to 31-MAY-12 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOLENA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Pike County 911 Center reported that a few trees were blown down between Molena and Concord.

Hail in UNION, GEORGIA
From 31-MAY-12 22:36:00 to 31-MAY-12 22:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHOESTOE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that quarter sized hail fell near Hood.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 31-MAY-12 19:28:00 to 31-MAY-12 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Putnam County 911 Center reported that several trees and a few power lines were blown down in Eatonton.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAY-12 20:23:00 to 31-MAY-12 20:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOSQUITO CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Green County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down across southern and southeastern Greene County.  The trees were all large pine trees, but were either dying or dead.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, GEORGIA
From 31-MAY-12 22:40:00 to 31-MAY-12 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAURA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Union County 911 Center reported that three trees were blown down across the county.  One fell on Dorrell Plott Road, one near the intersection of Gainesville Highway and Highway 180 East, and another fell on Liberty Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAY-12 18:50:00 to 31-MAY-12 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAYNES MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Upson County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down in Thomaston near Highway 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAY-12 22:30:00 to 31-MAY-12 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: YONAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The White County Emergency Manager reported that a half dozen trees were blown down in a yard along Kellum Valley Road.