A well-defined upper shortwave pushed through the Deep South in late on the 11th.  A strong surface low over the Central Plains early in the day began lifting to the northeast toward the Great Lakes, dragging the associated cold front moved into northwest Georgia late in the day.  Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the front, with several reports of large hail, including a couple of reports of up to baseball sized hail and several reports of golfball sized hail.  Three weak tornadoes occurred as well, two EF-1s and an EF-0.

Tornado in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 20:23:00 to 11-APR-13 20:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBERT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Lumpkin County along Gold Ridge Road where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.  One small outbuilding had its roof blown off and two homes sustained minor roof damage.  The tornado tracked northeast crossing Evergreen Court where trees were snapped and uprooted.  The tornado reached maximum intensity, around 105 MPH, shortly after and along Bridgestone Way where it paralleled the road.  Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted.  Some of the trees fell onto homes.  Twelve homes were damaged on Bridgestone Way, with two of them destroyed by trees.  The tornado then continued into Hall County.
[04/11/13: Tornado #3, County #1-3, EF1, Lumpkin-Hall-Lumpkin, 2013:007].

Tornado in HALL, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 20:24:00 to 11-APR-13 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MURRAYVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that the tornado that touched down in Lumpkin County crossed over into Hall County briefly.  It crossed Old Whelchel Road, snapping a few trees and downing powerlines.  Two homes sustained very minor roof damage.
[04/11/13: Tornado #3, County #2-3, EF1, Lumpkin-Hall-Lumpkin, 2013:007].

Tornado in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 17:23:00 to 11-APR-13 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOPER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that an EF-0 tornado touched down just south of Interstate 20 near Chandler Road.  The tornado continued northeast, crossing Kings Gin Road and along Thomas Road, snapping and uprooting several dozen trees.  Three homes on Kings Gin Road sustained minor roof damage where shingles or a portion of the roof was peeled back.  The tornado crossed Interstate 20, knocking over several trees on both east and westbound sides, just east of where Old Georgia 100 crosses the interstate.  The tornado continued across Dr. King Road and Petty Road, snapping and uprooting trees and just missing a large manufacturing center.  The tornado continued northeast and began to weaken as it headed across State Highway 100, Daniel Road, and U.S. Highway 78.  Several trees were uprooted and snapped along that path and a flower shop sustained minor roof damage at the intersection of U.S. Highway 78 and Old Ridgeway Road.  The tornado lifted shortly after crossing Highway 78.
[04/11/13: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF0, Haralson, 2013:005].

Tornado in POLK, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 18:01:00 to 11-APR-13 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: DON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey determined that a second brief tornado touched down associated with the same supercell thunderstorm as the Haralson County tornado.  The tornado touched down near railroad tracks just south of Coots Lake Road where some trees were uprooted.  From this point the tornado traveled to the north-northeast.  The most damage occurred in a wooded area 0.3 miles north of where the tornado touched down.  At this point approximately 50 trees were snapped and about 25 trees were uprooted.  The tornado dissipated in an open area just short of a residence.  Damage was confined to trees.
[04/11/13: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF1, Polk, 2013:006].

Hail in POLK, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 17:50:00 to 11-APR-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN WERT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 1206.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators and the public reported baseball sized hail across the Rockmart area.

Hail in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 18:25:00 to 11-APR-13 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported quarter sized hail in Cartersville.

Hail in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 19:43:00 to 11-APR-13 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEARDVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4760.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media and the public reported golf ball sized hail northwest of Cumming.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 20:18:00 to 11-APR-13 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTMAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3210.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters, the public and broadcast media all reported golf ball sized hail from northeast of Norcross to Duluth.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 17:30:00 to 11-APR-13 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEMATITE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Polk County 911 Center reported a tree down on southbound Highway 100 at Mountain Home Loop.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 17:35:00 to 11-APR-13 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattooga County Emergency Manager reported a tree down on East Washington Street in Summerville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 18:36:00 to 11-APR-13 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAWNVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Whitfield County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees down with power outages from Dawnville to Dalton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 18:45:00 to 11-APR-13 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FILLMORE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Whitfield County Emergency Manager reported a tree down on a house on Witherow Bridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 17:54:00 to 11-APR-13 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported that a roof was blown off a small building in Rome off Glenn Milner and 2nd Avenue.  A small fence was blown down as well.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 20:42:00 to 11-APR-13 20:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILBURN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter sized hail at Stone Mountain Road and Rockbridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 18:55:00 to 11-APR-13 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATSWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several large trees blown down.  One fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 18:55:00 to 11-APR-13 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLACEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Walker County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees down in Fort Oglethorpe.

Thunderstorm Wind in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 18:40:00 to 11-APR-13 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATSWORTH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Murray County 911 Center reported numerous trees down in the Chatsworth area, particularly on the south side of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 19:50:00 to 11-APR-13 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARNOLD MILL
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported a tree down blocking a road near the Forsyth County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 21:56:00 to 11-APR-13 21:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported multiple trees down on power lines on South Davis Road and Highway 27.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 22:00:00 to 11-APR-13 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Harris County 911 Center reported two trees were blown down across Highway 116.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 22:15:00 to 11-APR-13 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOLFOLK
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Chattahoochee County 911 Center reported that a tree was blown down onto Highway 520 at Fort Benning.

Tornado in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 20:25:00 to 11-APR-13 20:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFWAY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that the tornado that touched down in Lumpkin County and crossed into Hall briefly crossed back into Lumpkin County.  It crossed Old Dahlonega Highway, damaging a few trees.  Two mobile homes were damaged by falling trees along Mount Olive Church Road, and several power lines were downed as well.  The tornado eventually weakened and lifted just before crossing Claude Perks Road and Starwood Drive.
[04/11/13: Tornado #1, County #3-3, EF1, Lumpkin-Hall-Lumpkin, 2013:007].

Thunderstorm Wind in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 21:25:00 to 11-APR-13 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Barrow County Emergency Manager and a local newspaper reported that several trees were blown down in Winder.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 21:40:00 to 11-APR-13 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported that a few trees were blown down in Jefferson.

Hail in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 17:26:00 to 11-APR-13 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TALLAPOOSA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 247.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported golf ball sized hail on Highway 100 north of Tallapoosa.

Hail in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 11-APR-13 17:59:00 to 11-APR-13 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported hail south of Rockmart.