A short wave moving out of the central plains into the Tennessee Valley combined with strong instability and moderate shear in the lower and middle levels of the atmosphere to produce widespread severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and large hail across central Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 18:10:00 to 25-APR-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county.  At least one tree was on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 17:55:00 to 25-APR-15 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOUSTON LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several reports of trees blown down from the Lake Joy and Houston Lake area to Bob White Road in Kathleen were received from the broadcast media.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 18:22:00 to 25-APR-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRETTA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down south of Dublin.

Hail in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 17:35:00 to 25-APR-15 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARLOW
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 439.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media relayed photos of baseball size hail that fell on the Academy Avenue Extension in Dublin.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 17:35:00 to 25-APR-15 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGHAVEN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported a tree blown down on Highway 257 near West Laurens High School.

Hail in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 17:10:00 to 25-APR-15 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Fire Department in Montrose reported quarter size hail.

Hail in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 17:30:00 to 25-APR-15 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKIPPERTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.70M
Reported by: Social Media

A picture of several golf ball size hail stones that fell on Hartley Bridge Road was received via social media.

Hail in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 17:25:00 to 25-APR-15 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY POINT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 76.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported golf ball size hail on Richardson Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 09:20:00 to 25-APR-15 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTBROOK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Manager reported 35-40 trees blown down across the southern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 08:30:00 to 25-APR-15 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Manager reported several large oak trees and numerous pine trees blown down along I-16 near Highway 199.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 19:50:00 to 25-APR-15 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGH FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Monroe County 911 center reported several trees blown down on Boxankle Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 17:08:00 to 25-APR-15 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported trees and power lines blown down on Buena Vista Road near Holly Hills.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 17:45:00 to 25-APR-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Peach County Emergency Manager reported 20-30 pecan trees uprooted near Valley View Drive and State Highway 96. Power lines were also blown down in the area and light standards were blown down at the Peach County High School baseball field.

Hail in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 17:33:00 to 25-APR-15 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYRON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 476.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media relayed a photo of golf ball size hail in Byron.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 17:05:00 to 25-APR-15 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported trees blown on Charles Drive on the west side of Fort Valley and in Fort Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 17:50:00 to 25-APR-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROXTON CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Sumter County 911 center reported trees blown down across the county. The  greatest damage was just north of Leslie.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 16:35:00 to 25-APR-15 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAUK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Taylor County 911 center reported numerous trees blown down across the county with the greatest number around Butler. A large tree fell on a shed on Ed Davis Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 19:06:00 to 25-APR-15 19:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHINA HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Telfair County 911 center reported numerous trees blown down across the county with the highest concentration near Workmore.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 19:30:00 to 25-APR-15 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Toombs County 911 center reported numerous trees blown down across the county, including in Lyons.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 25-APR-15 18:50:00 to 25-APR-15 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOPERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Treutlen County Sheriff's Office reported numerous trees blown down across the county, some blocking roadways.