A series of short waves moving across the region in ahead of a deep upper-level trough over the Mississippi Valley brought several rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms to north and central Georgia. Several reports of damaging thunderstorm winds, flash flooding and even two isolated tornadoes were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 01-AUG-18 14:35:00 to 01-AUG-18 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Paulding County Emergency Manager reported trees and powerlines blown down from southwest of Yorkville on Jackson Farms Drive to just north of Yorkville around the intersection of Crossroads Church Road and Highway 101.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 02-AUG-18 16:00:00 to 02-AUG-18 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CHARLES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Coweta County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the eastern half of the county, generally along and east of I-85.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 01-AUG-18 19:42:00 to 01-AUG-18 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCONEE HGTS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Clarke County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down onto power lines on Live Oak Place.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 01-AUG-18 19:50:00 to 01-AUG-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THYATIRA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

The Public reported power lines blown down along Still Water Lane east of Jefferson.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 02-AUG-18 10:15:00 to 02-AUG-18 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAVE SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported flash flooding in Cave Spring. Multiple roads were closed in downtown Cave Spring, with detours required for US 411 and US 100. The flooding prompted a nursing home and camp ground to be evacuated and schools to dismiss some students early.  Cedar Creek was also flowing out of its banks.

Flash Flood in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 02-AUG-18 17:30:00 to 02-AUG-18 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported moving water over the roadway at Beau Brook Lane and Highway 34 in Sharpsburg. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred in the area over a short period of time.

Flash Flood in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 02-AUG-18 17:30:00 to 02-AUG-18 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC COLLUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The intersection at the entrance to Northgate High School was flooded, with cars unable to exit. Radar estimates indicate that rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches occurred over a short period of time.

Flash Flood in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 02-AUG-18 18:50:00 to 02-AUG-18 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported flash flooding in Riverdale, including portions of Upper Riverdale Road. Water was also flowing over Garden Walk Boulevard, resulting in a portion of the road being washed out. A culvert at Windsor Drive was washed out from high flow from Jester Creek. Radar estimates indicate that rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts, occurred over the area in a short period of time.

Flash Flood in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 02-AUG-18 17:45:00 to 02-AUG-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC BRIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported water over the roadway at the intersection of Anthony Drive and Elaine Drive. Water was also flowing over the roadway at White Oak Creek near Whitlock Fields. Radar estimates indicate that rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches occurred in the area in a short period of time.

Flash Flood in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 02-AUG-18 18:30:00 to 02-AUG-18 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported Elders Mill Road was closed due to a damaged storm water pipe resulting from high rainfall amounts and increased flow through the area. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the location in a short period of time.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 01-AUG-18 10:45:00 to 01-AUG-18 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROWVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines down blocking Hwy 61 near the Paulding and Bartow county line. Time estimated.

Tornado in JONES, GEORGIA
From 02-AUG-18 14:57:00 to 02-AUG-18 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRUTCHFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Information from the Jones County Emergency Manager and local media show that a brief, EF0, tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards occurred in the northwest portion of the county on the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge. The tornado began about a quarter mile south of Round Oak-Juliette Road, traveled northeast parallel to and just south of the road before crossing the road just west of the intersection with Will Russell Road, downing several trees along the path. The tornado continued northeast downing a few more trees and causing minor damage to the metal roof of a home before lifting. [08/02/18: Tornado #2, County #1/1, EF-0, Jones, 2018:011].

Tornado in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 01-AUG-18 18:32:00 to 01-AUG-18 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERNDONVILLE
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 100 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards touched down northeast of Social Circle in the 1400 block of Social Circle Fairplay Road. The tornado snapped, uprooted or broke large limbs out of 20 to 30 large trees as it travelled east along the road for nearly a third of a mile. Six homes were damaged, two severely, mainly from falling trees and branches. No injuries were reported. [08/01/18: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF-1, Walton, 2018:010].

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 01-AUG-18 18:18:00 to 01-AUG-18 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALCOVY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Newton County 911 center reported a tree blown down onto power lines along Alcovy Trestle Road.