An upper low was located over southern Kentucky on the morning of the 19th, with a shortwave trough extending into northern Georgia. Tropical moisture prevailed over Georgia as well.  Widespread showers with embedded thunderstorms developed across a portion of north Georgia early in the morning and moved slowly south. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 7 inches occurred in less than 6 hours prior to 700 AM EST in an area from Dawsonville to Gainesville to Lawrenceville to Roswell. Significant flash flooding occurred with major damage to roads and bridges near Flowery Branch. Another 3 to 7 inches of rain occurred in 6 hours after 700 AM EST in a portion of northwest Georgia from Trenton to LaFayette to Calhoun and Cartersville to Rome and Summerville. Both heavy rain events caused widespread flash flooding and minor river flooding. As the instability increased during the day, the thunderstorms became more intense. Many of the thunderstorms were able to reach severe levels during the afternoon hours, causing primarily wind damage, with only isolated reports of large hail.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 12:15:00 to 19-MAY-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITHIA SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported a small creek overflowed a portion of McKown Road around 4 miles east to northeast of Douglasville. The culvert pipe was washed out with significant erosion damage to the road.

Flash Flood in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 12:59:00 to 19-MAY-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY FACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported Mill Creek had overflowed low lying portions of Willowdale Road near Chattanooga Road. The road was temporarily closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 11:55:00 to 19-MAY-13 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Meriwether County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down in eastern Meriwether County, specifically along Gay Road near Murray Road and along Highway 100 near mile marker 10.

Lightning in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 11:07:00 to 19-MAY-13 11:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: NELSON
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Pickens County Emergency Manager reported that a house was partially burned down due to lightning.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 11:25:00 to 19-MAY-13 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARDEN LAKES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported numerous drainage branches and small creeks in the Rome area overflowed their banks. This affected low lying portions of 15 roads which caused temporary road closures.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 10:30:00 to 19-MAY-13 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKMART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The public reported several drainage branches and small creeks from Rockmart to near Taylorsville overflowed their banks. This affected low lying portions of a few roads which caused temporary road closures.

Flash Flood in HALL, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 06:00:00 to 19-MAY-13 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOWERY BRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1000.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trudy Drive was completely washed out by a drainage branch flowing into Lake Lanier. There was a 50 to 75 foot large gap in the road with at least a 10 foot drop off. Several other roads were closed and damaged by flood waters as drainage branches become rapidly flowing creeks and overwhelmed culverts. These roads included portions of Atlanta Highway, McEver Road, Stephens Road, Flowery Way, Spring Street and Cove Creek Road in the Flowery Branch area.

Flash Flood in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 04:50:00 to 19-MAY-13 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The USGS stream gage on Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Road near Johns Creek and Suwanee reached flood stage of 10 feet. The creek crest at 12.8 feet. Minor flooding occurred with a few road closures nearby.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 04:00:00 to 19-MAY-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOG MTN
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported that a tree fell on a house near Hog Mountain, causing damage to the back of the house.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 10:40:00 to 19-MAY-13 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWDER SPGS
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that a power line was blown down on MacLand Road near Hiram.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 10:24:00 to 19-MAY-13 10:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Polk County 911 Center reported that several trees were down on power lines in the Rockmart and Aragon areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 12:26:00 to 19-MAY-13 12:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Meriwether County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down in the Greenville area.

Flash Flood in DADE, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 15:24:00 to 19-MAY-13 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported several drainage branches and small creeks overflowed their banks and flooded low lying portions of several roads from Cole City to Wildwood and Morganville. A family was stranded in their home near Cole City by surrounding flood waters.  First responders had a difficult time reaching them to evacuate to higher ground.

Flash Flood in DADE, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 16:35:00 to 19-MAY-13 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILDWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The USGS stream gage on Lookout Creek at Creek Road near New England and Trenton reached flood stage of 12 feet. The creek crest at 16.7 feet. Significant flooding occurred near the moderate flood stage of 17 feet with several road closures.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 08:00:00 to 19-MAY-13 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The USGS stream gage on the Big Creek at Kimball Bridge Road near Alpharetta reached flood stage of 7 feet. The creek crest at 10.3 feet. Minor flooding occurred. The USGS stream gage on the Chattahoochee River near Berkeley Lake and Norcross reached flood stage of 12 feet. The river crest at 12.4 feet. Minor flooding occurred. The Chattahoochee River rose out of its banks and flooded the paddocks and access road to the stables at the Huntcliff River Club near Sandy Springs. Emergency officials evacuated 20 horses from the stables.

Flash Flood in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 05:01:00 to 19-MAY-13 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The USGS stream gage on Level Creek at Suwanee Dam Road near Sugar Hill and Suwanee reached flood stage of 9 feet. The creek crest at 13 feet. Moderate flooding occurred with the water level hitting the bridge and reaching the bottom of the USGS gage house. Also the USGS stream gage on Richland Creek at Suwanee Dam Road near Sugar Hill and Buford reached flood stage of 10 feet. The creek crest at 10.5 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands and residential yards along the creeks.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 04:45:00 to 19-MAY-13 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Local newspaper reported that several trees and power lines were blown down in the Lawrenceville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 12:44:00 to 19-MAY-13 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVERTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Upson County 911 Center reported several trees and power lines down across roads on the north side of Thomaston.  A few other trees were reported down in the eastern part of the county.

Lightning in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 12:44:00 to 19-MAY-13 12:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVERTOWN
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Upson County 911 Center reported that lightning struck a house on the north side of Thomaston.  The house caught fire but the fire was quickly extinguished.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 05:15:00 to 19-MAY-13 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOGANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Local newspaper reported that several trees and power lines were reported down in the Loganville area.

Flash Flood in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 14:58:00 to 19-MAY-13 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAIRSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The public reported several roads in the Adairsville area with high water overflowing them from nearby drainage branches. This included Clear Deck Road, Mathews Road and East Pleasant Valley Road around 5 to 6 miles east to southeast of Adairsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 11:45:00 to 19-MAY-13 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACHTREE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fayette County Emergency Manager reported several trees down, some on power lines, lying across the road at Ellison and Tyrone.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 13:06:00 to 19-MAY-13 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: YATESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Upson County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down in the Yatesville area of eastern Upson County.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 10:30:00 to 19-MAY-13 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIRAM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that at least 15 large trees were uprooted or snapped along Quail Ridge Road.

Flash Flood in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 07:13:00 to 19-MAY-13 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAROLINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The USGS stream gage on Pew Creek at Patterson Road near Lawrenceville reached flood stage of 11 feet. The creek crest at 14.3 feet. Moderate flooding occurred and the water level hit the bridge for around one hour. The USGS stream gage on Suwanee Creek at Buford Highway near Suwanee reached flood stage of 8 feet. The creek crest at 11.8 feet. Moderate flooding occurred with several road closures nearby. The USGS stream gage on Sweetwater Creek at Club Drive near Liburn reached flood stage of 11 feet. The creek crest at 13.1 feet. Minor flooding occurred. Long lake overflowed and flooded parts of the Riverbrooke neighborhood near Duluth. Backyards were flooded and the water came close to the houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 10:40:00 to 19-MAY-13 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported a couple of trees down.  Pea sized hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 11:00:00 to 19-MAY-13 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLASVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Douglas County Emergency Manager and 911 Center reported numerous trees down across the county.  Several fell on power lines and homes, including on Pilgrims Drive, Windmark Place, David Drive, Greenbrook Drive, McKown Road, Hidden Branch Road, Bomar Road, and South Burnt Hickory Road.

Flash Flood in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 10:34:00 to 19-MAY-13 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUCK CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flooding occurred northwest through northeast of Trion on Chattooga Creek, Cane Creek, Chappel Creek and Spring Branch which caused minor flooding downstream on the Chattooga River in Summerville. The emergency manager reported up to 20 roads were closed in this area due to overflowing creeks. Six mobile homes were flooded and abandoned. First responders had difficulty in reaching 15 people in the mobile homes for evacuation near U.S. Highway 27 at the intersection of West and East Halls Valley Roads. Some major erosion occurred on portions of the roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 11:30:00 to 19-MAY-13 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Local newspaper reported that several trees were blown down between Highways 138 and 92 east of Fairburn toward Jonesboro Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 13:20:00 to 19-MAY-13 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTLER MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported that several trees were blown down in Butler.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 11:05:00 to 19-MAY-13 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADRAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Coweta County 911 Center relayed a report of quarter size hail along North Highway 29 near Greentop Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 11:30:00 to 19-MAY-13 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SENOIA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Coweta County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were blown down in the Senoia area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 03:40:00 to 19-MAY-13 03:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gwinnett Times reported that a large tree was blown down, which broke five to six power poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 04:05:00 to 19-MAY-13 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOG MTN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gwinnett Times reported that a tree was down on Interstate 85 near Buford Drive.

Flash Flood in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 11:00:00 to 19-MAY-13 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGH PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The public reported several small creeks came out of their banks and briefly flooded portions of nearby roads in the Cooper Heights area.

Flash Flood in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 04:00:00 to 19-MAY-13 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUMPKIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The USGS stream gage on the Etowah River reached flood stage of 13 feet. The river crest at 15.9 feet. Moderate flooding occurred with several road closures. Etowah River Road was completely washed out where the dirt portion of it parallels the river. The road is expected to be closed for the next 2 weeks for repairs. A landslide occurred on a portion of Georgia Highway 53 near War Hill Park Road. Two feet of mud covered one lane with only one lane passable.

Flash Flood in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 11:40:00 to 19-MAY-13 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAIRSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The public reported several roads in the Adairsville area with high water overflowing them from nearby drainage branches. This included Clear Deck Road, Mathews Road and East Pleasant Valley Road around 5 to 6 miles east to southeast of Adairsville.

Flash Flood in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 04:59:00 to 19-MAY-13 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DREW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The USGS stream gage on the Big Creek at Atlanta Highway near Cumming reached flood stage of 6 feet. The creek crest at 8.2 feet. Minor flooding occurred along the Big Creek Greenway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 11:05:00 to 19-MAY-13 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESBURG
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported that a couple of trees were blown down in Whitesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 14:22:00 to 19-MAY-13 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTEZUMA
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported that a few trees were blown down in Montezuma.  One fell on power lines along north Dooly Street, another was on Old Perry Road, and another on Highway 127 on Marvis Chapman Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 15:00:00 to 19-MAY-13 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LISTONIA STATION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County Emergency Manager reported around 10 trees down across the east and southeast portions of the county, mainly east of Interstate 75.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 19-MAY-13 04:00:00 to 19-MAY-13 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOG MTN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported that nickel sized hail fell near Hog Mountain.