A cold front moved through the region during the early part of the month.  Steep mid-level lapse rates and moderate instability and deep layer shear combined to produce several instances of large hail and damaging winds across portions of the Florida panhandle and southwest and south-central Georgia.

Hail in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 15:00:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMILLA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 15:11:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down across Sale City Road.

Hail in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 15:15:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALE CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 15:59:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spiky hail around ping pong ball size was reported near the intersection of Highways 82 and 319.

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 15:55:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported at the Tift County Health Department.

Thunderstorm Wind in IRWIN, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 16:30:00 to 03-MAY-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCILLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down in Ocilla.  In addition, a house fire resulted from a downed power line.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEN HILL, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 16:45:00 to 03-MAY-16 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FITZGERALD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees damaged an SUV and a mobile home.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 16:50:00 to 03-MAY-16 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: I-75 AT EXIT 22
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were 8 to 10 properties in the Stone Creek area with many uprooted trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 16:50:00 to 03-MAY-16 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: I-75 AT EXIT 22
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A very large oak tree was uprooted along Northlake Drive and fell onto a house, causing significant damage.  Damage was estimated.

Hail in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 15:25:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOERUN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 15:44:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOOTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in the Scooterville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 16:25:00 to 03-MAY-16 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYATTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were blown down in the southern part of Lowndes county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 16:27:00 to 03-MAY-16 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: I-75 AT EXIT 11
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A shed was blown into the roadway on Loch Laurel Road.  Damage was estimated.

Hail in IRWIN, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 16:28:00 to 03-MAY-16 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCILLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 17:01:00 to 03-MAY-16 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMERTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Golf ball sized hail was reported near Valdosta.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 17:01:00 to 03-MAY-16 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMERTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEN HILL, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 17:06:00 to 03-MAY-16 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees and power lines were blown down in the northeast part of Ben Hill county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 17:17:00 to 03-MAY-16 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Structural damage was reported on the southeast side of Lakeland near Oscar Carter Lane with numerous trees down, including some on  houses.  This was the result of a downburst.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 17:18:00 to 03-MAY-16 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Lanier county in association with a downburst.

Thunderstorm Wind in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 21:05:00 to 03-MAY-16 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD DAMASCUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Highway 200 near Damascus.

Hail in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 22:04:00 to 03-MAY-16 22:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was estimated at the Wendys on N Slappey Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 17:18:00 to 03-MAY-16 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were snapped and uprooted in the vicinity of Jackson Avenue in Lakeland.  Several of these trees fell onto residences and onto vehicles, causing damage.  There were also numerous trees snapped along Darsey Avenue.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 17:18:00 to 03-MAY-16 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were snapped near South Valdosta Highway south of Burnt Church Road.  One tree fell through the roof of a home.  Damage was caused by a downburst.

Hail in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 15:50:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMPRESS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 15:55:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A picture of an oblong, spiky hailstone was posted to the WALB-TV facebook page.  It was estimated to be about 2 inches in diameter lengthwise, but narrower in width.

Hail in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-16 15:46:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public