A strong mid-level short wave swept across the southeastern U.S. during the afternoon and overnight interacting with an unseasonably warm and moderately unstable atmosphere across central Georgia. Widespread thunderstorms resulted in scattered reports of damaging winds and an isolated tornado. High rainfall amounts also produced isolated flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 23:15:00 to 02-JAN-17 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWENSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wilcox County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down from south of Rochelle along Highway 233 to south of Abbeville along Highway 129.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 23:23:00 to 02-JAN-17 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RHINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported trees blown down and power out from Reeves Street to Second Street in Rhine.

Thunderstorm Wind in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 23:35:00 to 02-JAN-17 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the northern end of the county. A house at the intersection of Highway 280 and Bethel Church Road had shingles blown off of the roof and a shed destroyed. In the Whatley vineyard area, around the intersection of Highway 341 and Whatley Farm Road, 20-25 trees were uprooted or snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-17 00:21:00 to 03-JAN-17 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down in the Cedar Grove area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-17 00:36:00 to 03-JAN-17 00:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARRYTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Montgomery County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the northern end of the county. Some locations included around the intersection of Highways 199 and 221 and in the Paradice Circle area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-17 00:55:00 to 03-JAN-17 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZAIDEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Treutlen County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown down along Old Louisville Road near the county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-17 00:03:00 to 03-JAN-17 00:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVANTS
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Little Ocmulgee State Park RAWS located at the Telfair-Wheeler County Airport reported a wind gust of 55 MPH.

Tornado in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 17:58:00 to 02-JAN-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARGES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Stewart County Emergency Manager along with state Emergency Management officials found a path of damage associated with a brief EF-1 tornado in far southern Stewart County using ground and aerial surveys. The tornado touched down south of Sardis Road destroying a good portion of 2 commercial chicken houses off of Freeman Road. The Tornado traveled just over a half mile to the northeast toppling a large irrigation sprinkler system and snapping or uprooting several large trees before lifting just south of Sardis Road. Maximum wind speed was estimated at 95 MPH and the maximum path width was 200 yards. [01/02/17: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF1, Stewart, 2017:001].

Flash Flood in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 20:35:00 to 03-JAN-17 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENNS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Ledger Enquirer reported isolated areas of street flooding, particularly along portions of Veterans Parkway resulting in several stalled vehicles. Flooding also occurred at Heath Lake Park and Cooper Creek Park, closing the parks. In total, 2.5 to 3.0 inches of rainfall occurred in a short period of time.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 18:20:00 to 02-JAN-17 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERPOINT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Webster County Emergency Manager and the county 911 center reported trees blown down from around the intersection of Highway 41 and Center Point Road south of Preston to Wilson Pond Road north of Preston. There was damage to metal outbuildings and shingles blown off of several houses northwest of Preston.

Flash Flood in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 20:30:00 to 03-JAN-17 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LSF)LAWSON AAF FT B
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported extensive flooding of southbound Highway 27 near 8th Division Road and at 10th Mountain Division near Russ Pond. Flooding of roadways was also reported at Indianhead Road, Vibbert Road, Wold Avenue, Kilgore Road, Ingersoll Avenue, Sargent Court, Durham Court, Yano Court, Devore Court, and Roark Court, with water approaching residences in Bouton Heights. In total, 2.5 to 3 inches of rain fell quickly, with locally higher amounts.

Flash Flood in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 20:35:00 to 03-JAN-17 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Ledger Enquirer reported isolated areas of street flooding in Columbus, a mudslide along the left bank of the Chattahoochee River near Bulldog Bait and Tackle, and flooding of streets in the Battle Park area. Several cars were stalled in flooded roadways, particularly along 13th Avenue. In total, 2.5 to 3.0 inches of rainfall occurred in a short period of time.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 18:25:00 to 02-JAN-17 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOLFOLK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattahoochee County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down and blocking the roadway on Vibbert Avenue near Olson Hall on Fort Benning.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 18:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKER VILLAGE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Muscogee County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down blocking one lane of traffic at the Fort Benning Access Point #2.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUNNINGHAM CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Talbot County Emergency Manager reported a large tree blown down near the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Tax Road. The tree pulled down power lines, shutting off power for many residents in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 20:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTTERVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Taylor County 911 center reported a tree blown down in the road near the intersection of Mangham Road and Barrow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-17 22:55:00 to 02-JAN-17 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WENONA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down on the south side of Cordele. Falling trees caused considerable damage to one vehicle and minor damage to two others. One home had moderate damage and another received minor damage. Several barns and storage buildings had roofs blown off. A house on 28th Avenue East was damaged by a falling tree.