A series of moderate short waves swept across Georgia in the persistent northwesterly upper-level flow interacting with a stationary front across Central Georgia. Moderate instability and steep mid-level lapse rates resulted in numerous reports of large hail and damaging thunderstorm winds during the afternoon and evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 20:25:00 to 31-MAR-15 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Dodge County 911 center reported trees blown down in Eastman and Plainfield.

Hail in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 15:10:00 to 31-MAR-15 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORDELE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County Emergency Manager reported dime sized hail on I-75 near Farmers Market Road.

Hail in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 16:55:00 to 31-MAR-15 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel sized hail near McIntosh Reserve Park.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 16:55:00 to 31-MAR-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC BRIDE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported dime sized hail in the Summergrove neighborhood.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 17:17:00 to 31-MAR-15 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWNAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A report of quarter size hail in Newnan was received on social media.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 17:25:00 to 31-MAR-15 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WSB TV reported nickel to quarter size hail along State Highway 16 between Newnan and Turin.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 17:40:00 to 31-MAR-15 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SENOIA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter to half dollar sized hail in Senoia.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 17:27:00 to 31-MAR-15 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWNAN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

The public reported ping pong ball sized hail in Newnan.

Hail in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 15:12:00 to 31-MAR-15 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORDELE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A report of quarter size hail was received on social media.

Hail in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 18:35:00 to 31-MAR-15 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OASIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported pea to quarter sized hail north of Higdon.

Hail in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 17:35:00 to 31-MAR-15 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYRONE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported quarter sized hail from Tyrone to Peachtree City.

Hail in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 19:50:00 to 31-MAR-15 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported dime sized hail in Perry.

Hail in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 15:40:00 to 31-MAR-15 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BULLOCH CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

The public reported dime sized hail near Warm Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 19:04:00 to 31-MAR-15 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLINGBROKE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported a large tree blown down on Pea Ridge Road near I-475.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 18:55:00 to 31-MAR-15 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEDENVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Pike County 911 center reported several trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 21:25:00 to 31-MAR-15 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIDALIA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Toombs County 911 center reported several trees blown down across the county.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 15:00:00 to 31-MAR-15 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEES CROSSING
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

The public reported dime sized hail.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 15:00:00 to 31-MAR-15 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Troup County Emergency Manager reported dime sized hail in LaGrange.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 14:50:00 to 31-MAR-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE CALLAWY AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Troup County Emergency Manager reported quarter sized hail in LaGrange.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 31-MAR-15 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEES CROSSING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 447.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported golf ball sized hail on Ridley Avenue in LaGrange.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 19:00:00 to 31-MAR-15 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKER SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Upson County Emergency Manager reported trees down on Triune Mill Road near Edna Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 21:15:00 to 31-MAR-15 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: JORDAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Wheeler County 911 center reported several trees and power lines blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 23:45:00 to 31-MAR-15 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIDALIA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Toombs County 911 center reported numerous trees blown down in and around Vidalia.

Hail in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-15 19:50:00 to 31-MAR-15 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: COCHRAN ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

The public reported penny size hail northeast of the Cochran airport.