A strong closed surface low moved through the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys on the 5th.  This pushed a cold front across Georgia during the afternoon and evening hours.  A squall line ahead of the front state, with damage occurring in northwest Georgia in the early afternoon and continuing into central Georgia through the mid-evening hours.  Widespread wind damage, mainly in the form of fallen trees, occurred, but one tornado was observed as well in Glascock County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 15:47:00 to 05-MAR-13 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING PLACE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Murray County 911 Center reported that numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 15:50:00 to 05-MAR-13 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gordon County Emergency Manager reported that numerous trees were blown down.  Ten homes and an in-home daycare were impacted by falling trees.  One detached garage was also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 16:20:00 to 05-MAR-13 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY LOG
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Gilmer County 911 Center reported that a tree was down in the Cherry Log area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 16:01:00 to 05-MAR-13 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONASAUGA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Gilmer County 911 Center reported that a few trees were blown down in the northwest part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 16:45:00 to 05-MAR-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Coweta County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down in the Moreland area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 16:15:00 to 05-MAR-13 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAXWELL
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Fannin County 911 Center reported that two trees were blown down near the Gilmer County line.  Nickel sized hail also occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 16:11:00 to 05-MAR-13 16:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREWERS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Polk County 911 Center reported that a tree had blown down on a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 16:11:00 to 05-MAR-13 16:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRAKETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Haralson County 911 Center reported that several trees had blown down east of Buchanan.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 16:25:00 to 05-MAR-13 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROXANA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Paulding County 911 Center reported that a power line had blown down along Whitworth Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 16:27:00 to 05-MAR-13 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNYSIDE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Towns County 911 Center reported that a tree had blown down on a home south of Hiawassee.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 16:40:00 to 05-MAR-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Lumpkin County 911 Center reported that several trees had blown down in the extreme northern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 17:21:00 to 05-MAR-13 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRASELTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Jackson County 911 Center reported that multiple trees had blown down across the county, from just east of Braselton to near Nicholson.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 18:10:00 to 05-MAR-13 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEPTHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Madison County 911 Center reported that numerous trees had blown down east of Danielsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 19:25:00 to 05-MAR-13 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACOCKS CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Georgia Power reported several trees and power lines down across southern sections of Washington County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 17:15:00 to 05-MAR-13 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Flint River Regional 911 Center reported that a tree had blown down on Woody Stubbs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 17:15:00 to 05-MAR-13 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Local newspaper in Columbus reported several trees down along Highway 96 near Geneva.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 15:00:00 to 05-MAR-13 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT OGLETHORPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Catoosa County 911 Center reported several trees down in the north end of the county, including one at Beaver Avenue and another at Lafayette Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 15:35:00 to 05-MAR-13 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORDON SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Whitfield County Emergency Manager reported that numerous trees were blown down north of Dalton.  One fell on a home on Concord Drive and another fell on a home on Mitchell Bridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 16:55:00 to 05-MAR-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUBLE CHURCHES
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Muscogee County 911 Center reported that numerous trees were blown down or snapped in the northern part of the county, including in north Columbus.  Numerous power outages were reported as well.

Tornado in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 19:02:00 to 05-MAR-13 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HADDEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down  northwest of Gibson.   Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the 1.5 mile path.  As the tornado crossed Georgia State Highway 171, it ripped off 20 percent of the metal roof from a home residence, tossed a camper trailer 50 feet, and knocked two mobile homes off their foundations.  The occupant of one home had to be rescued.  The worst damage occurred near the intersection of Georgia Highway 171 and Magnolia Church Road where 60 percent of the Magnolia Baptist Church roof was ripped off, and the brick-walled fellowship hall on the west end of the church was completely destroyed.  Numerous tombstones and other structures at the adjoining cemetery near the church were also damaged.
[03/05/13: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF1, Glascock, 2013:003].

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 16:25:00 to 05-MAR-13 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH CANTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported that a couple of trees were blown along Dr. John T Petit Street in Canton.  One tree fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 05-MAR-13 15:33:00 to 05-MAR-13 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported that a few small trees were blown down.  Pea-sized hail also occurred.