Moderate instability, ample moisture and strong afternoon heating resulted in widespread strong thunderstorms over North and Central Georgia. Numerous reports of damaging thunderstorms winds and large hail were received from across North Georgia during the afternoon and evening of June 26th.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 14:38:00 to 26-JUN-15 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: POND SPG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Walker County 911 Center reported a few trees blown down along Taylor Broome Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 14:42:00 to 26-JUN-15 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Floyd County 911 Center reported a few trees blown down near Fosters Mill Road and Livingston Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 15:08:00 to 26-JUN-15 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARDEN LAKES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down onto power lines on Harrison road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 15:25:00 to 26-JUN-15 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYERLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattooga County Emergency Manager reported that a tree was blown down, falling on a church causing structural damage.

Hail in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 15:35:00 to 26-JUN-15 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACEDONIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

The public reported that penny sized hail accumulated at least one inch deep around Owl Creek Road and Highway 75.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 15:42:00 to 26-JUN-15 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH CANTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.30M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported golf ball sized hail at Reinhardt College Parkway and North Etowah Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 15:50:00 to 26-JUN-15 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ETON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Murray County Emergency Manager reported that metal roofing was blown off of an auto parts business at the corner of Highway 76 and Highway 52 Alternate in Chatsworth. A couple of trees were also blown down in this area. Power lines were blown down along Highway 286 west of Eton.

Hail in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 16:07:00 to 26-JUN-15 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNYSIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Employees at the Long Ridge Camp Ground reported quarter sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 16:15:00 to 26-JUN-15 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: AFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Dawson County 911 Center reported trees blown down along Highway 9 South and along Highways 136 and 183.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 16:19:00 to 26-JUN-15 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: TATE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Pickens County 911 Center reported a power line was blown down near Bradley Court and Parker Road causing a fire in an adjacent field.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 17:18:00 to 26-JUN-15 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Union County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down around Highway 515 and Highway 325, around Craig Gap Road and Pine Top Road, and around Trackrock Gap Road and Plott Town Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 17:20:00 to 26-JUN-15 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ATLANTA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tweet was received reporting one tree blown down at Ensign Court and Plantation Lane.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 20:15:00 to 26-JUN-15 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPHARETTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A Facebook report was received reporting quarter sized hail in the Northpoint area in Alpharetta.

Hail in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-15 15:35:00 to 26-JUN-15 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACEDONIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported quarter sized hail on Mauldin Circle.