A strong surface low associated with a deep upper-level trough lifted out of the lower Mississippi Valley and swept across the southern Appalachians the evening of January 3rd through the morning of January 4th producing heavy rain and flash flooding, severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 05:35:00 to 04-JAN-15 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PDK)DEKALB PEACHTRE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team found thunderstorm wind damage in north DeKalb County. Damage was first noted to trees along Shallowford Road near the North Fork of Peachtree Creek. Several trees were downed along Cosmos Drive N.E. with some damage to homes due to falling limbs. A large tree was downed on a home on Hawthorne Place with several other trees down surrounding the home. Trees were also downed along Jasmine Court and Canna Ridge. Extensive tree and home damage was noted along Braithwood Road and Applewood Court where numerous trees were downed on homes. All damage noted to structures was due to falling trees or branches.

Tornado in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 11:44:00 to 04-JAN-15 11:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWKINSVILLE ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS survey team found that the same storm that produced a brief tornado in southern Pulaski County produced a new EF0 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 85 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards, in eastern Pulaski County. The tornado touched down on Raleigh Cobb Road and traveled east-northeast for 2.18 miles before dissipating near Midway Church Road and Fire Road 246. A tin covered barn was blown over and minor damage was noted to the roof of a home. Several trees were downed along the path of the tornado. [01/04/15: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF0, Pulaski, 2015:002].

Tornado in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 11:32:00 to 04-JAN-15 11:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINLEYSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS survey team found that a brief EF0 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 85 MPH and a maximum path width of 50 yards, touched down in far southern Pulaski County in the 1600 block of Pineview Highway. The tornado travelled .16 miles before dissipating. Approximately 20 small to medium-sized pine trees were snapped along the path of this tornado. A very large oak limb fell onto a brick outbuilding, causing minor damage to the roof and the covering was also blown off of a well house. [01/04/15: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF0, Pulaski, 2015:001].

Tornado in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 11:55:00 to 04-JAN-15 11:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEMPSEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS survey team found that the same storm that produced two brief tornadoes in Pulaski County produced a brief EF1 tornado in central Dodge County. The tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 120 yards, touched down southwest of the intersection of Log Cabin Road and Antioch Church Road and traveled just 0.32 miles through the intersection before dissipating.  Around a dozen trees were downed narrowly missing homes and cars. [01/04/15: Tornado #3, County #1-1, EF1, Dodge, 2015:003].

Flash Flood in COBB, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 02:37:00 to 04-JAN-15 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUE WEST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The stage height on a USGS gage on the Allatoona Creek at Stilesboro Road near Mars Hill reached flood stage of 13 feet. The creek crest at 13.6 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands and fields near the creek.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 05:25:00 to 04-JAN-15 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMLET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported several small creeks and tributaries overflowing their banks in the upper reaches of the Euharlee Creek in southeast Polk County. Minor flooding of woodlands, fields and secondary roads occurred near the creeks.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 05:30:00 to 04-JAN-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The stage height at a USGS stream gage on the Big Creek at Kimball Bridge Road near Alpharetta reached flood stage of 7 feet. The creek crest at 10.5 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands and fields along the creek and portions of the Big Creek Greenway.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 06:25:00 to 04-JAN-15 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMLET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The stage height on a USGS stream gage on the Euharlee Creek at US Highway 278 or West Elm Street in Rockmart reached flood stage of 9 feet. The creek crest at 10.5 feet. Minor flooding occurred in portions of the Wayside Park. Sections of the sidewalk along Water Street flooded.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 07:45:00 to 04-JAN-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARNOLD MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The stage height at a USGS stream gage on the Little River at Old Georgia Highway 5 near Woodstock reached flood stage of 11 feet. The river crest at 12.9 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands and fields along the river. A public boat ramp near the gage went under water. Low lying areas of the South Cherokee Recreation Park were flooded.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 06:58:00 to 04-JAN-15 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONSTITUTION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The stage height at a USGS stream gage on the Intrenchment Creek at Constitution Road around 6 miles southeast of Atlanta reached flood stage of 11 feet. The creek crest at 11.3 feet. Minor flooding of the woodlands and natural flood plain occurred along the creek.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 09:30:00 to 04-JAN-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONSTITUTION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The upper reaches of Shoal Creek near Panthersville had minor flooding in the woodlands and natural flood plain along the creek upstream from Columbia Drive.