A surface cold front and mid-level short wave associated with a large, deep upper-level trough over the central U.S. swept through the region. Moderate instability combined with strong deep-layer shear to produce scattered severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes across north and central Georgia. Deep, rich moisture resulted in very heavy rainfall as well, producing isolated reports of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 19:21:00 to 24-MAY-17 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEMONT PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported several inches of water flowing over East 18th Street, near Crane Street. Radar-estimated rainfall amounts of 2.5 to 4.0 inches occurred over the local area.

Tornado in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 12:46:00 to 23-MAY-17 12:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARABI
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 110 MPH and a maximum path width of 150 yards began just south of Highway 41 and Landfill Road. The tornado quickly intensified as it moved east-northeast and crossed I-75 where a tractor-trailer was blown over onto a car in the southbound lanes, resulting in two minor injuries. Numerous trees were snapped as it continued east-northeast. The tornado reached its maximum intensity in the 200 block of Allied Road where a house had most of its roof blown off and a mobile home across the street was blown off of its block foundation. The mobile home residents had sought shelter in the home across the street several minutes before the tornado hit and were not injured in spite of the extensive damage. Around the intersection of Arabi Williford Road and Highway 90 another mobile home was blown off of its block foundation, but remained upright.  Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted with one falling on a home causing minor damage before the tornado ended just east of Brock Road where one home had minor roof damage. [05/23/17: Tornado #2, County #1/1, EF-1, Crisp, 2017:073].

Tornado in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 12:06:00 to 23-MAY-17 12:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMTER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with a maximum path width of 100 yards and maximum winds of 74 MPH crossed into Sumter County from Lee County east of Highway 377 in a marshy area moving northeast. The tornado crossed RW Jones Road where 2 houses sustained minor roof damage. Further northeast, trees were downed along Wilson Battle Road and Brady Road before the tornado ended near Bone Road. No injuries were reported. [05/23/17: Tornado #1, County #2/2, EF-0, Lee, Sumter, 2017:072].

Lightning in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 19:05:00 to 23-MAY-17 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOSTERS MILLS
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported damage from a lightning strike near the intersection of Broad Street and Turner McCall Boulevard Northeast.

Tornado in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 13:00:00 to 23-MAY-17 13:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUBLE RUN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 100 MPH and a maximum path width of 50 yards began in a pecan orchard south of Bowen Road and east of Worley Road where it quickly intensified with wind speeds of 100 mph. At least 100 pecan trees were snapped and shredded along a narrow, 30 yard wide, path with no damage on either side. The tornado traveled east-northeast and weakened slightly snapping several more trees. A 400ft section of a large chicken house was destroyed west of Highway 159 and a few more trees were blown down before the tornado lifted just east of the intersection of Bowen Road and Highway 159. No injuries were reported. [05/23/17: Tornado #3, County #1/1, EF-1, Wilcox, 2017:074].

Lightning in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 19:05:00 to 23-MAY-17 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported a structure fire resulting from a lightning strike on North 5th Avenue Southwest.

Lightning in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 19:05:00 to 23-MAY-17 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORRESTVILLE
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported a power pole struck by lightning on Stevens Street.

Lightning in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 19:10:00 to 23-MAY-17 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINDALE
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported damage from a lightning strike on West Point Road.

Lightning in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 19:10:00 to 23-MAY-17 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAVENDER
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported a structure fire caused by lightning on Holly Street Southeast.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 12:10:00 to 23-MAY-17 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMERICUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Sumter County 911 center reported power lines blown down on Sylvan Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 13:04:00 to 23-MAY-17 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYNEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Houston County 911 center reported trees blown down on Old Mount Olive Road near Highway 341 and near the intersection of Barrett Road and Highway 341.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 13:10:00 to 23-MAY-17 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHELLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wilcox County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown down around Highway 215 and American Legion Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 13:42:00 to 23-MAY-17 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEEHIVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dodge County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown down and a dog shelter damaged in Plainfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 14:18:00 to 23-MAY-17 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: JORDAN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wheeler County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down near the intersection of Highway 19 and St. Paul Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 13:04:00 to 23-MAY-17 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYNEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Houston County 911 center reported trees blown down on Old Mount Olive Road near Highway 341 and near the intersection of Barrett Road and Highway 341.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 19:05:00 to 23-MAY-17 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down from around Highway 101 and the 101 Spur to Highway 411 and Chateau Drive Southeast, Wadsworth Street Northeast, Old Dalton Road and Highway 140 at Thomas Bluff Road Northeast. One tree fell on a home on Wadsworth Street Northeast, no injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 23-MAY-17 20:40:00 to 23-MAY-17 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMMING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down from around Chamblee Gap Road and Kelly Mill Road to Highway 9 north of Oak Grove Circle.