A strong upper level trough pushed through the Southeast during the 28th, with showers and thunderstorms developing across north and central Georgia ahead of an approaching cold front.  Several thunderstorms were able to reach severe levels, with large hail and damaging winds reported.  Two weak tornadoes also occurred in Coweta and Henry Counties.  Thunderstorms with periods of heavy rain over a long duration caused areas of temporary street flooding in northwest Georgia. Minor flooding occurred on several creeks and rivers mainly in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-13 15:55:00 to 28-APR-13 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OGLETHORPE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media relayed a report of four trees down in Oglethorpe.  One tree fell on a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-13 16:42:00 to 28-APR-13 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEE POPE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crawford County Emergency Manager relayed a report of four trees down in the southern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-13 16:51:00 to 28-APR-13 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLSTON
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media relayed reports of a tree down in Warner Robins.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-13 15:47:00 to 28-APR-13 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION PT
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Greene County Emergency Manager relayed a report of a tree down near Union Point.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-13 13:55:00 to 28-APR-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 1748.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports were relayed from the public of quarter to baseball sized hail in the LaGrange area.  Damage was reported to windows, cars and roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-13 16:05:00 to 28-APR-13 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wilkes County Emergency Manager relayed a report of a tree and several power lines down on Troke Drive off Highway 47.

Tornado in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-13 12:30:00 to 28-APR-13 12:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORELAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service and Emergency Management survey team determined an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 MPH briefly touched down just east of Moreland near Martin Mill Road and Windom Drive where a 35X35 ft outbuilding used as a workshop was destroyed. A 20 ft pontoon boat and 30 ft camper trailer were thrown about 50 yards and destroyed. The adjacent home sustained minor damage to its patio and roof. Light debris was thrown up to 150 yards. Six medium sized trees were damaged, snapped or uprooted, some of which showed signs of rot.
[04/28/13: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF0, Coweta, 2013:009].

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-13 14:30:00 to 28-APR-13 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLEYTOWN
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported a large oak tree down along Georgia Highway 20 northeast of McDonough.

Tornado in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-13 14:20:00 to 28-APR-13 14:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team determined that a weak EF-0 tornado touched down at Turner Church Road and North Ola Road. A tree was downed at that location. The tornado then lifted and touched down in the Sleepy Hollow subdivision where most of its damage occurred. Five houses had damaged siding, six trees were downed and an outbuilding had damage to its roof. The tornado lifted just east of the subdivision. Eyewitnesses reported rotation and that they received the warning in plenty of time to seek shelter.
[04/28/13: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF0, Henry, 2013:010].

Hail in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-13 14:43:00 to 28-APR-13 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTERDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1216.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported golf ball sized hail across Covington.

Hail in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-13 14:56:00 to 28-APR-13 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter sized hail in Covington.

Hail in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-13 15:55:00 to 28-APR-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRICKHOUSE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Wilkes County 911 Center reported quarter sized hail southwest of Washington.