A lifting warm front, very saturated airmass and strong upper level dynamics ahead of a cold front created a couple waves of localized heavy rainfall across the local area from Dec. 1-2nd. A pre-frontal squall line with embedded supercell storms crossed the area during the afternoon of Dec. 2nd which triggered a few weak tornadoes.

Flood in WARE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 12:50:00 to 02-DEC-18 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYCROSS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread flooding across the city of Waycross with road closures. Flood waters were at the door of many residences.

Flood in APPLING, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 13:50:00 to 02-DEC-18 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRENTISS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two roads were flooded off of Doyle Road.

Hail in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 15:23:00 to 02-DEC-18 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Kingsland.

Heavy Rain in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-18 08:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBINE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer measured 3.48 inches of rainfall over the past 24 hrs.

Heavy Rain in COFFEE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-18 08:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRIDGEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Pridgen measured 3.65 inches in 24 hrs.

Heavy Rain in WARE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-18 09:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANOR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer near Manor measured 5.12 inches of rainfall in 24 hrs.

Tornado in WARE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 18:48:00 to 02-DEC-18 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPKINS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

NWS JAX Science and Operations officer identified weak tornado based on radar imagery including debris ball signature over the Okenfenokee Swamp.

Heavy Rain in WARE, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-18 09:00:00 to 02-DEC-18 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (AYS)WARE CO ARPT WA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A RAWs site in the Okefenokee Swamp measured 3.62 inches in 24 hrs.

Lightning in WARE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 12:50:00 to 02-DEC-18 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMERSON PARK
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A home was damaged by lightning along Lucille Street. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.

Tornado in ATKINSON, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 14:14:00 to 02-DEC-18 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAYE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree tops were broken off at the tops per EM storm survey. Damage was confined to areas south of Highway 82, between County Road 38 and Lazy Nine Road. The time of damage was based on radar data.

Tornado in ATKINSON, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 14:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEARSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A home security camera captured video of a tornado moving across personal property. Minor damage was done to the home. Cost of damage was estimated.

Tornado in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 15:10:00 to 02-DEC-18 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARYS ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service Jacksonville Storm Survey
revealed  damage consistent with EF-3 tornado damage at Naval
Submarine Base Kings Bay, which was confirmed by a 125 knot / 144
mph maximum wind gust measurement from a docked Coast Guard
vessel. This is the strongest tornado in recent memory within the
National Weather Service Jacksonville's area of responsibility in
southeast Georgia, northeast and north central Florida. Four
injuries were reported by officials at Naval Submarine Base Kings
Bay. The tornado continued on an east-northeast path across
Cumberland Island, beginning from Old House Creek and exiting into
the Atlantic waters just south of the Stafford Beach Campground.
The tornado path across Cumberland Island was estimated by
Cumberland Island National Seashore park rangers to be
approximately one-third to one half mile wide. Significant tree
damage occurred within the tornado path across Cumberland Island,
with no structural damage reported. The main park road and several
trails on Cumberland Island were left impassable by the tree
damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 14:45:00 to 02-DEC-18 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PYLES MARSH
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down in the Royal Oaks subdivision.

Lightning in WARE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 12:50:00 to 02-DEC-18 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYCROSS
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A lightning strike damaged a home along Carswell Avenue Tebeau Street in Waycross. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.

Tornado in GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 14:40:00 to 02-DEC-18 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: PYLES MARSH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service Jacksonville Storm survey
revealed damage consistent with EF-1 tornado damage in Royal Drive
Subdivision east of I-95 and south of Jekyll Island Causeway in
Glynn County. A combination of waterspout and tornado likely
formed near I-95 on a section of the Little Satilla River before
causing damage within the subdivision. A couple dozen trees were
damaged with several snapped at the trunk. A Doppler Radar debris
signature was evident between 3-5,000 feet indicating lofted
tornado debris. The tornado damage concludes on the south side of
the Jekyll Island Causeway. The survey team was unable to find
damage west of I-95 so the start point given is where damage to
trees and docks began, however, it is possible that the tornado
started on the Little Satilla River farther west.