A strong short wave and moderate instability combined to produce widespread thunderstorms across north and central Georgia throughout the daytime on the 19th into the early morning hours of the 20th. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging winds occurred across the area. A warm front lifting north across central Georgia during the late morning and early afternoon provided sufficient wind shear to produce several short-lived tornadoes.

Tornado in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 09:26:00 to 19-APR-15 09:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: KASIHTA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Ft. Benning Emergency Manager reported that a tornado moved across the Chattahoochee River from Alabama into Georgia and tracked across southern Ft. Benning. The tornado moved over mainly undeveloped, forested areas of Ft. Benning where numerous trees were downed. Based on information from the Emergency Manager and a NWS survey team from Birmingham, it was determined that the intensity was EF-1 with maximum wind speeds of 100 MPH and an average path width of 350 yards. [04/19/15: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF1, Chattahoochee, 2015:005].

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 09:50:00 to 19-APR-15 09:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORRESTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported power lines down near Highway 53 and Broadus Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 09:55:00 to 19-APR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARMUCHEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported trees down near Armuchee.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 10:20:00 to 19-APR-15 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Webster County 911 center reported 3 trees down in Weston.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 10:30:00 to 19-APR-15 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUENA VISTA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Marion County 911 center reported a tree down on East 4th Avenue in Buena Vista.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 10:35:00 to 19-APR-15 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINS PETERSON ARPT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Sumter County 911 center reported a tree down at Youngs Mill Road and Highway 45.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 10:35:00 to 19-APR-15 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAX XRDS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Talbot County 911 center reported a tree down on Manchester Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 10:15:00 to 19-APR-15 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROXTON CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sumter County Emergency Manager reported a tree down at Logan Store Road and Boo Cosby Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 10:45:00 to 19-APR-15 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMERICUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Sumter County 911 center reported power lines down in the 1800 block of highway 30 west.

Tornado in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 10:38:00 to 19-APR-15 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team found that a brief EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 105 MPH and a path width of 100 yards touched down in southern Sumter County. The tornado destroyed 4 large grain silos, throwing debris over a quarter of a mile away into an adjacent field. A nearby metal building had 2 doors blown out, however the farm equipment inside was not damaged. The tornado snapped or uprooted 30-40 trees including some in a large pecan orchard. [04/19/15: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF1, Sumter, 2015:006].

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 10:45:00 to 19-APR-15 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE SPRINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Sumter County 911 center reported several trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 10:48:00 to 19-APR-15 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Manager reported a tree down at Highway 382 and Highway 136.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 10:50:00 to 19-APR-15 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUTALLEE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported a tree down near Highway 20 and Highway 108.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 10:50:00 to 19-APR-15 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: METHVINS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Sumter County 911 center reported a tree down near Highway 195 and Middle Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 11:00:00 to 19-APR-15 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Dooly County 911 center reported several trees down at mile marker 3 on Georgia Highway 27.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 11:00:00 to 19-APR-15 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Schley County 911 center reported several trees and power lines down on Heath road and several more trees down near Highway 271 and Highway 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 12:05:00 to 19-APR-15 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAILEYS PARK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bleckley County 911 center reported a tree down on Route 257.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 20-APR-15 04:35:00 to 20-APR-15 04:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAILS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines down on Ridgeway Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 10:45:00 to 19-APR-15 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported one large oak tree and several large branches down on Spruce Street in Manchester.

Tornado in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 12:23:00 to 19-APR-15 12:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALCORNS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team determined that an EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 MPH touched down near West Alcorn Farm Road then traveled northeast 11.57 miles before ending near Walke Dairy Road. Along the path of this tornado 200-300 trees were downed, metal roofs were blown off a barn and storage shed, and approximately 40 trees were blown onto the eastbound lanes of I-16. [04/19/15: Tornado #3, County #1-1, EF1, Laurens, 2015:007].

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-15 18:10:00 to 19-APR-15 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Walker County Emergency Manager reported a few trees down in the Rossville area. One tree fell on a house and another on a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 20-APR-15 04:50:00 to 20-APR-15 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Manager reported multiple trees and power lines down, and 1100 customers without power, in the eastern portion of the county. Trees were down in Cherry Log and were blocking Roy Road and Big Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 20-APR-15 06:05:00 to 20-APR-15 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The White County 911 center reported trees down in Cleveland.