Another strong short wave, the second in three days, rotated through a large and deep upper-level trough over the eastern U.S. A deep surface low and strong cold front moved through the state combining with moderate instability and strong low-level shear to produce another round of widespread severe weather across north and central Georgia, including several tornadoes.

Tornado in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 11:10:00 to 05-APR-17 11:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 88 MPH and a maximum path width of 350 yards moved east out of far northern Newton County into Walton County along Wapakoneta Trail. Multiple softwood trees were snapped and uprooted with one causing damage to a vehicle. The tornado continued eastward snapping or uprooting trees as it crossed Hightower Trail, Highway 81 and Old Highway 81 before ending around the intersection of Harris Rockmore Loop and Harris Rockmore Road. No injuries were reported. [04/05/17: Tornado #2, County #2/2, EF-1, Newton, Walton, 2017:061].

Tornado in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 12:40:00 to 05-APR-17 12:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 70 MPH and a maximum path width of 150 yards briefly touched down southwest of Plains along Highway 45 snapping a few trees. The tornado moved  northeast crossing N. Carter Fishpond Road and Chavers Drive uprooting a few trees. The tornado continued northeast crossing Highway 308 south of Plains, uprooting a few more trees and causing minor roof damage to a few homes before ending shortly after crossing Wise Road. No injuries were reported. [04/05/17: Tornado #4, County #1/1, EF-0, Sumter, 2017:063].

Tornado in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 15:05:00 to 05-APR-17 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that a tornado in eastern Laurens County crossed Mercer Creek into Treutlen County just east of Thairdell Road with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards. The tornado moved northeast damaging a few trees along Knox Mill Road and Red Bluff Church Road before ending near Highway 29 and Briarcliff road. No injuries were reported. [04/05/7: Tornado #7, County #2/2, EF-0, Laurens, Treutlen, 2017:066].

Tornado in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 12:55:00 to 05-APR-17 13:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRAYTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 105 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards touched down in far
western Dooly county south of Highway 27 between River Road and Franklin Road. The
most substantial damage occurred to a home along Franklin Road where the 2nd floor was completely destroyed. The portion of the home destroyed was still in the finishing stages of construction. Tree damage was noted in the area around the home and a large irrigation system was flipped over in a nearby field. The tornado continued northeast crossing Highway 27 just east of where Ayers Road intersects and several
trees were snapped and uprooted where it crossed. The tornado continued northeast  crossing Slosheye Trail where hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted in a wooded area on either side of the road. As the tornado continued to the northeast it crossed Highway 90 snapping a few trees before weakening east of Pleasant Valley Road. No injuries were reported. [04/05/17: Tornado #5, County #1/1, EF-1, Dooly, 2017:064].

Tornado in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 14:05:00 to 05-APR-17 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBOIS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 105 MPH and a maximum path width of 350 yards touched down West of Hardy Road, damaging a few homes and storage buildings as it crossed Hardy Road. The damage was mostly minor roof damage. Several trees were snapped and uprooted in the area as well. The tornado moved northeast crossing Garrett Oxley road where it
destroyed a travel trailer and a small barn and lofting a metal parking cover that was never found. The van that was parked under the cover was turned sideways and left a scar in the ground about 7 feet in length from the tires dragging in the dirt. The tornado entered the northwest side of Gresston on Gresston Baptist Road where
numerous large pines were snapped and some roof damage was noted to the Baptist Church. Further northeast along Rozar-Goolsby Road, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and several homes sustained roof damage. Another church along this street also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued northeast along Wilson Woodward Road snapping and uprooting trees before ending shortly after crossing Bell Line Road. No injuries were reported. [04/05/17: Tornado #6, County #1/1, EF-1, Dodge, 2017:065].

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 06:35:00 to 05-APR-17 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIMBLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Troup County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down along Buck Smith Road.

Hail in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 04:00:00 to 05-APR-17 04:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Several social media reports of quarter size hail were received from the downtown Columbus area.

Hail in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 04:00:00 to 05-APR-17 04:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENNS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

The public reported penny size hail along Armour Road in Columbus.

Hail in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 07:06:00 to 05-APR-17 07:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARRS MILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported penny size hail in the Whitewater area.

Hail in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 07:10:00 to 05-APR-17 07:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELERY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel size hail in Centralhatchee.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 07:44:00 to 05-APR-17 07:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4.10M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fulton County Emergency Manager relayed a report from the Fire Chief of golf ball size hail in Chattahoochee Hills area around the intersection of Wilkerson Mill Road and Cascade-Palmetto Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 09:00:00 to 05-APR-17 09:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRICKEM
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gwinnett County Emergency Manager reported a large tree blown down blocking Deshong Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 09:40:00 to 05-APR-17 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Warren County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 10:50:00 to 05-APR-17 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOSTER
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gwinnett County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down near the intersection of Castle Drive and Gloster Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 11:25:00 to 05-APR-17 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED STONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A report was received on social media of trees down along Highway 11 southwest of Jefferson.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 11:24:00 to 05-APR-17 11:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Clayton County Emergency Manager reported multiple large trees blown down, one on a house. No injuries were reported.

Hail in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 10:00:00 to 05-APR-17 10:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A report was received on social media of quarter size hail between Villa Rica and Douglasville.

Hail in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 10:55:00 to 05-APR-17 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIGNALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail in Tignall.

Hail in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 11:10:00 to 05-APR-17 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYRONE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

The public reported half dollar size hail in Tyrone.

Hail in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 12:30:00 to 05-APR-17 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Penfield.

Hail in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 12:44:00 to 05-APR-17 12:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 44.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Golf ball size hail was reported by a CoCoRaHS observer near Rayle.

Hail in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 14:16:00 to 05-APR-17 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRMOUNT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

The public reported half dollar size hail in Fairmount.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 11:55:00 to 05-APR-17 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIAMOND ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Madison County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 12:55:00 to 05-APR-17 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYRONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wilkes County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 15:28:00 to 05-APR-17 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE POINTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Treutlen County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down across the eastern side of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:05:00 to 05-APR-17 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Toombs County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down along George Brinson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 17:04:00 to 05-APR-17 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUMBER CITY
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down on Highway 117 southwest of Lumber City.

Hail in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:40:00 to 05-APR-17 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOPER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported quarter size hail a half mile south of I-20.

Hail in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:45:00 to 05-APR-17 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUDAPEST
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 244.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Haralson County Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail at the intersection of I-20 and Highway 16.

Hail in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:50:00 to 05-APR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUDAPEST
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Social Media

A report of half dollar size hail at exit 5 on I-20 was received over social media.

Hail in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:58:00 to 05-APR-17 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWDON JCT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 626.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail at the intersection of I-20 and US Highway 27.

Hail in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 17:00:00 to 05-APR-17 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

The public reported penny size hail a mile north of the James H. Sloppy Floyd State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 18:15:00 to 05-APR-17 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Coweta County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down along Grantville Road and Bradbury Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 19:30:00 to 05-APR-17 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARDEN LAKES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down from Garrard Avenue NW to Darlington Way SW.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 20:10:00 to 05-APR-17 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down from Oakdale Road north of Knox Bridge Highway to Riverside Road at Marietta Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 20:50:00 to 05-APR-17 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROOPVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down across the roadway at the intersection of Highway 27 and Highway 5.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:00:00 to 05-APR-17 22:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOG GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Harris County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down along Highway 27 north of Hamilton. Power was out in parts of Hamilton.

Hail in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 17:04:00 to 05-APR-17 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUMBER CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail on Fishing Creek Road.

Hail in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 17:18:00 to 05-APR-17 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR CROSSING
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Toombs County Emergency Manager reported quarter to half dollar size hail off of Sam Beasley Road.

Hail in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 17:43:00 to 05-APR-17 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Heard County Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail.

Hail in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 20:29:00 to 05-APR-17 20:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.40M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Paulding County Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail near the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 120.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 21:58:00 to 05-APR-17 22:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: DACULA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gwinnett County Emergency Manager reported nickel size hail in Dacula.

Tornado in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 11:03:00 to 05-APR-17 11:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado touched down north of Sharpsburg just west of Highway 154 and tracked southeast snapping both
hardwood and softwood trees as it crossed Willis Road and Highway 54. The greatest damage occurred north of Keg Creek along Reese Road where a swath of 10 to 15 trees were snapped. The tornado turned eastward snapping several trees along its path until it lifted near the intersection of Christopher Road and McIntosh Trail. No injuries were reported. [04/05/17: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF-1, Coweta, 2017:060].

Tornado in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 11:09:00 to 05-APR-17 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIALTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 88 MPH and a maximum path width of 350 yards touched down in far northern Newton County along the Walton County line.  This is where the most damage occurred, mainly along Wapakoneta Trail. Multiple softwood trees were snapped and uprooted with one causing damage to a vehicle. The tornado quickly moved eastward into Walton County. No injuries were reported. [04/05/17: Tornado #2, County #1/2, EF-1, Newton, Walton, 2017:061].

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 23:00:00 to 05-APR-17 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCIAL CIRCLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Walton County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down on a car wash in Social Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:25:00 to 05-APR-17 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIFFIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported trees blown down at the intersection of 14th Street and West Poplar Street.

Hail in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:35:00 to 05-APR-17 22:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVE LEVEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter size hail at the QuickTrip gas station near Commerce.

Hail in HALL, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:08:00 to 05-APR-17 22:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOLLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Hall County Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail at the Hall County EOC in Gainesville.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:00:00 to 05-APR-17 22:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOG MTN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported quarter size hail around the intersection of Highway 324 and Highway 124.

Hail in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:07:00 to 05-APR-17 22:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

The public reported ping pong ball size hail in Auburn.

Hail in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:30:00 to 05-APR-17 22:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE PTS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 241.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported golf ball size hail.

Hail in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:05:00 to 05-APR-17 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRASELTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A report was received of quarter size hail at the intersection of I-85 and Highway 53 on social media.

Tornado in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 11:28:00 to 05-APR-17 11:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: TILLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF2 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 120 MPH and a maximum path width of 1320 yards touched down
near the Randolph-Stewart County line along US Highway 27 and quickly moved northeast into Stewart County. The tornado touched down in extreme northwest Randolph County at EF1 strength. The tornado then traveled across southeast Stewart County snapping or uprooting trees. About 5 miles west of Weston, but still in Stewart County, EF2 damage occurred from County Road 91 across County Road 148 to the Freeman Extension south of Goodwins Pond Road. A number of trees were uprooted while most were snapped at the trunk, including trunks with diameters as large as 2 feet. Two chicken houses were destroyed and two trailers suffered roof damage. One of the trailers was largely destroyed, but not moved from its foundation. The tornado weakened to EF1 and continued into Webster County. No injuries were reported. [04/05/17: Tornado #3, County #1/2, EF-2, Stewart, Webster, 2017:062].

Tornado in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 11:43:00 to 05-APR-17 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that the tornado that began in Randolph County and moved across southeastern Stewart County moved into Webster County at EF1 intensity, with maximum wind speeds of 104 MPH and a maximum path width of 880 yards, south of Goodwins Pond Road. The tornado continued moving east  crossing Highway 41 and Highway 520 before ending around the intersection of Hudson Leverette Road and County Road 23. The damage was mostly to trees, power lines, and small farm outbuildings. One peanut farm storage building was destroyed, but fortunately the employees had been sent home earlier in the day due to the threat for severe weather. The owner of the farm had left minutes prior to the arrival of the tornado after receiving a phone call stating that Weston was in the path of the storm. No injuries were reported. [04/05/17: Tornado #3, County #2/2, EF-1, Stewart, Webster, 2017:062].

Hail in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 04:00:00 to 05-APR-17 04:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel size hail in the Columbus area.

Hail in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 14:20:00 to 05-APR-17 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARABI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail I'm Arabi.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 21:25:00 to 05-APR-17 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter size hail in the Pyne Road area.

Hail in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:25:00 to 05-APR-17 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED STONE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 739.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A report of 2 inch hail in the Preserve Neighborhood near Jefferson Middle School was received on social media.

Flash Flood in COBB, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 11:04:00 to 05-APR-17 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VININGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A local news station broadcast a video of water flowing over the roadway near the intersection of Shallowford Rd and Sherbrooke Drive NE.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 15:48:00 to 05-APR-17 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local news media reported that five City of Atlanta employees were rescued from the roofs of their vehicles after the work trucks, carrying road barricades, were overwhelmed by the flood waters. The rising water was from nearby Peachtree Creek near the intersection of Peachtree Battle Avenue and Woodward Way.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 13:03:00 to 05-APR-17 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gage on Peachtree Creek at Northside Drive in Atlanta quickly reached Moderate flood stage of 18 feet. The creek crest at 18.24 feet at 3:00 PM EST. A parking lot near the corner of Peachtree Road and Fairhaven Circle experienced flooding. Woodward Way was reportedly covered with a couple feet of water, and approached the foundation of several unelevated homes. Portions of Hanover West Drive and backyards of some residences on Peachtree Battle Avenue were inundated with a few feet of water.

Tornado in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 14:38:00 to 05-APR-17 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE POINTS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found that an EF2 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 115 MPH and a maximum path width of 400 yards touched down in southwestern Laurens County around the intersection of Evan Colter Road and Frog Hollow Road where a house sustained damage and dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted. Just east of this location, a large auto-body repair shop was destroyed along Coleman Register Road some damage occurred to nearby homes. Dozens of trees were also snapped in the area. The tornado continued moving northeast crossing Five Points Road and snapping trees before clipping home along Baker Church road. The second floor on the south side of the house was mostly destroyed. Nearby, a large, triangular  radio tower was completely bent over and several outbuildings were completely destroyed. The tornado continued northeast along James Evans Road crossing US Highway 441 snapping trees and damaging the roofs of homes along the way. The tornado continued snapping and uprooting trees as it moved northeast crossing South Poplar Springs Church Road, Greg Couey Road, Hall Road, Captain Debbie Brown Highway, Rock Springs Road and eventually going over a marshy area in eastern Laurens county before crossing into Treutlen County. The team could not access the marshy area between Rock Spring Road and Highway 199 but did find damage to trees along Highway 199 and Thairdell Road indicating a continuous path through the marshy region. The Tornado crossed Mercer Creek into Treutlen County just east of Thairdell Road. No injuries were reported. [04/05/7: Tornado #7, County #1/2, EF-2, Laurens, Treutlen, 2017:066].

Hail in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 22:20:00 to 05-APR-17 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARCUS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

The public reported half dollar size hail.

Flash Flood in COBB, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 11:52:00 to 05-APR-17 13:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUE WEST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gage on Allatoona Creek on Stilesboro Road NW near Mars Hill quickly reached flood stage of 11 feet. The creek crest at 13.26 feet at 1:15 PM EST. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands and fields near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-17 16:30:00 to 05-APR-17 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gage on Nancy Creek at West Wesley Road in Atlanta quickly reached flood stage of 12 feet. The creek crest at 12.30 feet at 6:30 PM EST. Minor flooding of residential yards occured along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage, including Nancy Creek Road and Ridge Valley Court. Portions of The Westminster Schools athletic fields upstream from the gage also flooded.