Despite weak upper-level ridging across the southeastern U.S., abundant moisture and strong afternoon heating resulted in widespread thunderstorms each afternoon and evening. A few severe thunderstorms were reported each day.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-18 15:55:00 to 16-JUN-18 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACWORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A report of quarter size hail in Acworth was received over social media.

Lightning in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-18 12:33:00 to 16-JUN-18 12:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEDWIG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Lumpkin County 911 center reported a camper fire caused by lightning on Geirrein Road.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-18 18:20:00 to 16-JUN-18 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gwinnett County Emergency Manager reported a home struck by lightning on Reynolds Place.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-18 12:24:00 to 16-JUN-18 12:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Lumpkin County 911 center reported power lines blown down around the intersection of Horton Road and Arborview Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-18 16:10:00 to 16-JUN-18 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROWVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Paulding County 911 center reported trees and power lines blown down around the intersection of Dabbs Bridge Road and Crystal Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-18 16:32:00 to 16-JUN-18 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY PLAINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Cobb County 911 center reported power lines blown down around the intersection of Bryant Lane and Bridal Path.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-18 17:26:00 to 16-JUN-18 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENNESAW
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cobb County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down at Mack Dobbs Road and Stilesboro Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-18 18:15:00 to 16-JUN-18 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGHTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Johnson County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down along Jonah Hall Road and Lawrence Road. A pumphouse was damaged along Lawrence Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-18 19:15:00 to 16-JUN-18 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPANN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Johnson County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down on Rex Jackson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-18 20:00:00 to 16-JUN-18 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRICKEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gwinnett County Emergency Manager reported several homes damaged by falling trees in the Stone Mountain area. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-18 20:10:00 to 16-JUN-18 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOPTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Putnam County 911 center reported a tree blown down at the intersection of Highway 44 and Wesley Chapel Road. The fallen tree pulled down power lines as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 16-JUN-18 20:44:00 to 16-JUN-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Jasper County 911 center reported trees blown down from north through northwest of Monticello. Locations include 7 Island Road near Highway 212 and around the intersection of Highway 83 and Alexander Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-18 16:45:00 to 17-JUN-18 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTSIDE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of wind damage were received from Fort Oglethorpe. Several trees were blown down in the Gilbert Stephenson Park area and some power poles were snapped. There was damage reported to the metal roof of a business and one person was slightly injured when struck by part of a falling tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-18 14:00:00 to 17-JUN-18 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLIJAY GILMER CO AR
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Gilmer County 911 center reported one tree blown down along Highway 382 near Sunlight Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-18 16:20:00 to 17-JUN-18 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST TRION
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattooga County Emergency Manager reported numerous (more than 50) trees and power lines blown down across the county with the most damage concentrated between Trion and Summerville. Widespread power outages were reported and several people were trapped in homes where trees had fallen on the structure. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 17-JUN-18 13:40:00 to 17-JUN-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JASPER PICKENS CO AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Pickens County 911 center reported wind damage from Jasper, where traffic signals were blown down at the intersection of Highway 515 and Highway 53, to northeast of Talking Rock where trees were downed along Ellijay Road.