A line of strong to severe thunderstorms swept across North Georgia during the evening of April 6th into the early morning hours of the 7th ahead of a strong cold front. Although instability was somewhat limited, strong low-level and deep layer shear helped to produce numerous reports of large hail and very strong, damaging winds across North Georgia. Despite an overall weakening of the storms as they moved into Central Georgia, a few reports of damaging winds and two brief, weak tornadoes occurred in West Central Georgia.

Hail in POLK, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 20:22:00 to 06-APR-16 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported quarter size hail in Cedartown and just south of Cedartown. The spotter in Cedartown reported that the hail covered the ground and dented cars.

Hail in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 20:59:00 to 06-APR-16 21:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 670.00K
Reported by: Public

A truck driver on I-75 at exit 288 reported hail as big as golf balls.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 21:15:00 to 06-APR-16 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter size hail from 1015 until 1025 EDT.

Hail in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 21:05:00 to 06-APR-16 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CALLIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported quarter size hail at State Highway 20 and I-75 northeast of Cartersville and the broadcast media reported quarter size hail in Emerson.

Hail in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 21:16:00 to 06-APR-16 21:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMERSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported golf ball size hail at Red Top Mountain State Park.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 21:32:00 to 06-APR-16 21:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAYNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail near Hobgood Park, and an amateur radio operator reported quarter size hail in the Kellogg Creek area.

Hail in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 21:40:00 to 06-APR-16 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMUS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported penny size hail 3 miles west of Narroway Church.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 22:03:00 to 06-APR-16 22:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACWORTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny size hail at I-75 and Highway 92.

Hail in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 22:10:00 to 06-APR-16 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COAL MTN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail and a trained spotter reported penny size hail in the Coal Mountain area.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 22:11:00 to 06-APR-16 22:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALL GROUND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported penny size hail around Old Dawsonville Road and Jordan Road.

Hail in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 23:01:00 to 06-APR-16 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A report was received over social media of quarter size hail at Dr. Bramblett Road and Pleasant Grove Road.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 20:21:00 to 06-APR-16 20:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHANNON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel size hail in Shannon.

Hail in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 23:20:00 to 06-APR-16 23:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWALAGA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Social Media

A report was received on social media of nickel size hail near Griffin.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 23:05:00 to 06-APR-16 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY SPGS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported a large tree blown down in front of a pharmacy in Sandy Springs.

Hail in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 07-APR-16 00:10:00 to 07-APR-16 00:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVERTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Upson County Emergency Manager reported penny size hail in Thomaston.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 23:40:00 to 06-APR-16 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Spalding County Emergency Manager reported power lines blown down on State Highway 16 west of Griffin.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 22:23:00 to 06-APR-16 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees blown down in White.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 22:30:00 to 06-APR-16 22:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a large tree blown down on a house in the Oakwood area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 22:29:00 to 06-APR-16 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported trees blown down at Hembredge Drive and Pinecrest Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 23:07:00 to 06-APR-16 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEERWOOD PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported a large tree blown down across Memorial Drive SE near East Lake Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 07-APR-16 00:12:00 to 07-APR-16 00:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOVILLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several trees blown down in the Flovilla community.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 22:55:00 to 06-APR-16 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported a tree blown down on Riverside Road near Northside Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 23:02:00 to 06-APR-16 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OGLETHORPE UNIVERSIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported trees blown onto power lines on Windsor Parkway near Osbourne Road and a large tree blown down onto a home with extensive roof damage on Westminster Way NE.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 23:45:00 to 06-APR-16 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONYERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Rockdale County 911 center reported several power lines blown down at the corner of Klondike Road and Smyrna Road and trees blown down in the Brandy Shoals area on State Highway 20 south of Conyers.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 22:47:00 to 06-APR-16 22:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIR OAKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported a large tree was blown down onto the corner of an apartment building off of Favor Road NW north of Windy Hill Road. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 23:25:00 to 06-APR-16 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SENOIA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tree blown down in Senoia.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 22:44:00 to 06-APR-16 22:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWDER SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel size hail in Powder Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 22:47:00 to 06-APR-16 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRESDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Coweta County Emergency Manager reported a large tree blown down on a home off of Country Club Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 22:55:00 to 06-APR-16 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found a 3.5 mile long, 0.5 mile wide, path of thunderstorm wind damage from just north of Cumming around Mountain Side Drive northeast to near Coal Mountain around Spot Road and Blackburn Drive. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and minor damage was noted to several sheds and roofs along the path of this storm. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, GEORGIA
From 06-APR-16 23:19:00 to 06-APR-16 23:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOWERY BRANCH
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found a 4.6 mile long, 0.5 mile wide, path of thunderstorm wind damage stretching from around the Old Federal Road Park on the shores of Lake Lanier northeast to the area around Mundy Mill Road and Millside Parkway northeast of Oakwood. Hundreds of trees were blown down causing damage to over 53 homes. Five homes were destroyed and nine had major damage. No injuries were reported.

Tornado in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 07-APR-16 00:55:00 to 07-APR-16 00:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNLIGHT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Georgia State Park officials found damage from a short-lived and weak tornado in the Providence Canyon State Park. Estimated maximum wind speeds of 75 MPH along a path around 300 yards long and 50 yards wide snapped or uprooted numerous trees. This occurred in a very remote area of the park with no vehicle access. No injuries were reported. [04/07/16: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF0, Stewart, 2016:005].

Tornado in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 07-APR-16 01:27:00 to 07-APR-16 01:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Webster County EMS/Fire Department found damage along a 5.1 mile long, 300 yard wide path from an EF-0 tornado. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 80 MPH. The path stretched from just northeast of Weston along State Highway 41 to around the intersection of East Centerpoint Road and County Road 24. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped along this path. Along County Road 26, minor roof damage occurred on two houses and the skirting along the bottom of a manufactured home was ripped off. A small shed was destroyed along East Centerpoint road. No injuries were reported. [04/07/16: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF0, Webster, 2016:006].