A lingering area of cold air damming was in place across northeast Georgia as a strong low over the Gulf lifted northeast, aided potent upper shortwave pushing through the Tennessee Valleys.  Widespread rain with embedded thunderstorms developed during the day, producing 2 to 6 inches of rain over north and central Georgia.  This rain resulted in isolated flash flooding and subsequent widespread areal and river flooding. Isolated severe thunderstorms developed as well, including a brief tornado.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 07-APR-14 08:30:00 to 07-APR-14 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARROLLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported around ten roads closed due to flooding from nearby creeks or streams. Two of the roads had structural damage needing repairs. The area primarily affected was from Carrollton to Whitesburg to Roopville.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 07-APR-14 09:55:00 to 07-APR-14 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARROLLTON REG ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The stage height of a USGS stream gage on the Little Tallapoosa River at Georgia Highway 100 reached flood stage of 17 feet. The river crest at 17.6 feet. Minor flooding of woodlands and fields near the river occurred.

Flash Flood in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 07-APR-14 12:30:00 to 07-APR-14 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKER SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several creeks and streams in the south portion of Upson County flooded several dirt roads for a few hours. The flood waters were up to one foot deep in some locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 07-APR-14 13:45:00 to 07-APR-14 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Wheeler County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down over the eastern portion of the county.

Tornado in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 07-APR-14 20:50:00 to 07-APR-14 20:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUGHN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that a short-lived EF-1 tornado touched down 8 miles northwest of Griffin.  Around 200 trees were downed by the tornado and at least a dozen homes sustained minor roof damage.  The most significant damage was a tree that fell onto a home along Highway 92.  Several outbuildings sustained minor to moderate damage as well.  Three people were injured when their cars were struck by or ran into downed trees along Highway 92 near Bicycle Road.
[04/07/14: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF1, Spalding, 2014:003].

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 07-APR-14 13:55:00 to 07-APR-14 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYS LANDING
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey determined that straight-line winds from a bow echo resulted in scattered wind damage across southern Toombs County from Greys Landing Road to Charlie Hart Road.  Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped in sporadic intervals in several locations along the roughly 11-mile path.  Damage to livestock buildings and a center pivot irrigation system occurred.  An unanchored single-wide mobile home was rolled and destroyed.  Wind gusts were estimated to be around 70 MPH.