An area of low pressure over the Southern Plains moved quickly east and toward the Southern Appalachians during the day.  Moisture and instability increased across the Southeast as a warm front lifted north of the region.  Thunderstorms developed in the warm sector ahead of the approaching cold front, and many became severe.  Three tornadoes touched down with this system, along with multiple reports of hail and wind damage.  Flash flooding was also reported in the Atlanta Metropolitan area as a result of heavy rainfall.

Tornado in MACON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 15:45:00 to 21-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OGLETHORPE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A National Weather Service assessment team determined that an EF-1 tornado occurred in southeast Macon County.  The tornado initially touched down as EF-0 with winds around 75 MPH along Highway 128 just north of Oglethorpe.  The tornado then strengthened to an EF-1 with maximum winds near 110 MPH along Highway 49 near Four Points where a house was destroyed and numerous trees were snapped and uprooted.  The tornado continued east-southeast, causing significant damage along Mennonite School Road just north of Highway 26 where two large chicken houses were completely destroyed and another was significantly damaged.  The tornado lifted as an EF-0 near Five Points along Highway 26.  Overall, an estimated 25 trees were downed or snapped, approximately five houses received roof damage, one house lost its porch and another house was completely destroyed.  Three large chicken houses were damaged or destroyed and one barn roof was lifted off.
[01/21/12: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF1, Macon, 2012:002].

Hail in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 14:19:00 to 21-JAN-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN IS HILLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2440.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media and the Muscogee County 911 Center reported numerous reports of large hail across the northern part of the county, ranging in size from 1.00 to 1.75 inches.

Hail in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 17:31:00 to 21-JAN-12 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: HELENA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 1.00 inch hail just west of McRae.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 11:40:00 to 21-JAN-12 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLASVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Douglas County Emergency Manager reported that signs at a shopping plaza were blown out and others twisted at the intersection of Fairburn Road and Shawnee Trail.  Several businesses along Fairburn Road sustained minor structural damage to the roofs, with another sustaining moderate damage.  One window was blown out, and several tree limbs were downed.

Tornado in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 12:10:00 to 21-JAN-12 12:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWNAN COWETA CO ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment team determined that an EF-1 tornado occurred in south central Coweta County.  The tornado initially touched down around 12:10 PM as an EF-0 with winds around 75 MPH near the intersection of Alex Stephens and Gordon Roads just northeast of Moreland.  The tornado then strengthened quickly to an EF-1 with maximum winds near 110 MPH along Gordon Road just before Martin Mill Road.  Ten houses sustained minor damage, mainly from falling trees and debris affecting the roof structures.  Although dozens of large trees were snapped or uprooted, evidence suggests the majority of the strongest winds remained slightly elevated, likely contributing to the lack of structural damage.  The tornado lifted as EF-0 along Martin Mill Road, just past the intersection of Gordon Road.
[01/21/12: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF1, Coweta, 2012:001].

Hail in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 17:05:00 to 21-JAN-12 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMOSKEAG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the general public reported 1.00 inch hail south of Eastman.

Hail in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 07:36:00 to 21-JAN-12 07:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 0.88 inch hail southwest of Winston.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 11:57:00 to 21-JAN-12 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Heard County 911 Center reported that numerous trees were blown down along Highway 34 East in Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 14:20:00 to 21-JAN-12 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUBLE CHURCHES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Columbus media relayed a report of numerous trees across River Road in northern Muscogee County.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 10:30:00 to 21-JAN-12 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEN HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3870.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported 1.75 inch hail southwest of Atlanta.

Hail in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 16:19:00 to 21-JAN-12 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNADILLA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dooly County Emergency Manager reported 0.88 inch hail in Unadilla.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 11:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUE WEST
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Cobb County 911 Center reported that two trees were blown down near Tibor Drive and Pitner Road.

Hail in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 13:20:00 to 21-JAN-12 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORSYTH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Monroe County Emergency Manager reported that 0.88 inch hail was coming down in sheets and had accumulated to a depth of a quarter of an inch in the city of Forsyth.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELT JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The water level at three USGS stream gauges exceeded flood stage. Snapfinger Creek at Redan Road and South Fork Peachtree Creek at Johnson Road exceeded 12 feet, and Intrenchment Creek at Constitution Road exceeded 11 feet. Minor flooding occurred in some backyards, parks and the natural flood plain near these creeks.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 12:31:00 to 21-JAN-12 12:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SENOIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Senoia Police and the Coweta County Emergency Manager reported that one tree was blown down near Howard Road and another at the entrance to the Willow Dale Subdivision.  Minor wind damage occurred at a recreational baseball field, including a score board and dugout shelters.  There was also minor damage sustained to the porch of the nearby senior center.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 12:58:00 to 21-JAN-12 13:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Meriwether County 911 Center reported that two trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 13:15:00 to 21-JAN-12 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Lamar County 911 Center reported that three trees and a power line were down on a transformer in Barnesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 14:15:00 to 21-JAN-12 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINES CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Harris County 911 Center reported that 10 to 12 trees were blown down along Highways 219 and 116 near Interstate 185.

Hail in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 12:44:00 to 21-JAN-12 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLTOP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported 1.00 inch hail from Concord to Meansville.

Hail in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 13:03:00 to 21-JAN-12 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 240.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The Lamar County 911 Center reported hail between 1.00 and 1.75 inches across Barnesville.

Hail in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 13:45:00 to 21-JAN-12 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JULIETTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Georgia Power reported 1.00 inch hail in Juliette.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around 7 roads had minor flooding due to tributaries and streams in the upper South River and Intrenchment Creek basins overflowing.  There were at least 6 inches of water temporarily blocking the roads.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 18:15:00 to 21-JAN-12 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the general public reported 1.00 inch hail south of Uvalda.

Tornado in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 21-JAN-12 16:15:00 to 21-JAN-12 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW SPG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service assessment team determined than an EF-0 tornado occurred in north Dooly County.  The weak EF-0 tornado initially touched down around 415 PM with winds around 80 MPH along Old National Road northwest of Pinehurst where several trees were downed.  The weak tornado lifted and briefly touched down again along Highway 41 near Taylor Road where several trees were uprooted.  Near Rocky Ford Road, three outbuildings were damaged or destroyed.  Sheets of tin were torn off a barn, the roof was blown off a hay shelter, and another hay shelter collapsed.  The damage path was sporadic as the weak tornado would quickly lift after only brief touchdowns along the path. The final tree damage noted was along 3rd District Road just north of Highway 27 where several trees were downed.
[01/21/12: Tornado #3, County #1-1, EF0, Dooly, 2012:003].