A broad closed upper low over the Midwest dropped Southeast on the 28th and 29th, with several shortwaves rotating around the larger low.  Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms developed across the area as a result.  A strong cold front moved through the Southeast on the 29th, finally pushing the system out of the Southeast, but not before scattered severe thunderstorms and isolated flash flooding occurred from the widespread 2 to 6 inches of rain that fell over northwest Georgia.  Two weak tornadoes also occurred with this system.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 29-APR-14 05:00:00 to 29-APR-14 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILBURN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gwinnett County Emergency Manager reported that 16 trees and 18 powerlines were blown down.  Six of the trees fell on houses.  Damage was spread throughout the county.

Lightning in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 29-APR-14 03:30:00 to 29-APR-14 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Troup County Emergency Manager reported that lightning struck a house, causing a fire with extensive damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 29-APR-14 04:30:00 to 29-APR-14 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAVERLY HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Harris County 911 Center reported that a few trees were down on power lines in the Waverly Hall area.

Lightning in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 29-APR-14 03:00:00 to 29-APR-14 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE SULPHUR SPGS
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Meriwether County 911 Center reported that lightning struck a house and caused a fire along Spring Grove Road.

Tornado in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-14 22:05:00 to 28-APR-14 22:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team determined that a short-lived EF-1 tornado touched down in northern Whitfield County.  Numerous trees were downed, one on a truck.  A chicken house collapse and another outbuilding was destroyed.  Minor roof damage was also noted along the path.  The tornado continued into Bradley County, Tennessee, before lifting.
[04/28/14: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF1, Whitfield, 2014:005].

Flash Flood in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 29-APR-14 03:45:00 to 29-APR-14 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Walker County emergency manager reported in the Cedar Grove area that several small streams and branches in the upper reach of the West Chickamauga Creek basin overflowed their banks and covered some roads up to one foot deep. Some minor erosion damage occurred to the roadbeds.

Tornado in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-14 18:00:00 to 28-APR-14 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE CROSSROADS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team determined than an EF-2 tornado touched down just northeast of Wares Crossroads.  Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted, and four to six home sustained minor damage.  The tornado continued into Heard County briefly before lifting.
[04/28/14: Tornado #1, County #1-2, EF2, Troup-Heard, 2014:004].

Tornado in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 28-APR-14 18:09:00 to 28-APR-14 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOKSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that the EF-2 tornado that touched down in Troup County weakened as it crossed into Heard County, resulting in only minor tree damage before lifting.
[04/28/14: Tornado #1, County #2-2, EF2, Troup-Heard, 2014:004].

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 29-APR-14 02:55:00 to 29-APR-14 03:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHICKAMAUGA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Walker County Emergency Manager reported that around 14 trees were either snapped or uprooted onto several roads in the Davis Crossroads to Chickamauga to Lafayette area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 29-APR-14 03:00:00 to 29-APR-14 03:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Chattooga County 911 Center reported that several trees were snapped or uprooted in an area from Cloudland to Trion to Summerville.  A large tree fell on a house off Butler Dairy Road.  The tree penetrated the roof and ceiling which caused injury to the homeowner.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 29-APR-14 04:10:00 to 29-APR-14 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUBLE CHURCHES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Muscogee County 911 Center reported that 25 to 35 trees were blown down across northeast Columbus.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 29-APR-14 04:20:00 to 29-APR-14 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MABLETON
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported that a tree fell on a house on Claxton Court.