During the afternoon and evening hours of Saturday, October 19th, the post-tropical remains of what was once Tropical Storm Nestor swept across south Georgia bringing moderate winds, isolated severe thunderstorms and flash flooding to portions of north and central Georgia. A brief, isolated tornado was confirmed in central Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 19-OCT-19 20:54:00 to 19-OCT-19 21:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wheeler County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down near the intersection of Hope Church Road and Daisy Lane.

Strong Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 19-OCT-19 15:45:00 to 19-OCT-19 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tree blown down by strong winds along Pine Way Lane.

Flash Flood in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 19-OCT-19 19:00:00 to 19-OCT-19 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported standing water and flooding over several of roadways in the southern and eastern portions of Dooly county. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rainfall accumulated quickly over the area, with isolated amounts of up to 8 inches.

Flash Flood in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 19-OCT-19 20:16:00 to 20-OCT-19 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported water over the road at Sheldon Street and 6th Avenue. A drainage ditch had to be cleared. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain quickly accumulated over the area, causing the issue.

Flash Flood in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 19-OCT-19 21:17:00 to 20-OCT-19 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported water over Norman Street. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rainfall accumulated quickly over the area, causing the flooding.

Tornado in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 19-OCT-19 17:58:00 to 19-OCT-19 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORDELE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey determined an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 75 mph and a maximum path width of 100 yards touched down between Market Avenue and Highway 41, toppling and overturning a shed off of blocks and lifting part of a metal roof off an industrial building. The tornado traveled north across Market Avenue, Seedling Drive and Drayton Lane to Highway 41 north of Steele Road, downing a few trees along the way. The tornado then turned northeast across Highway 41 and then Farmers Market Road downing several more trees before lifting near a pond west of Slim Road and south of Murray Road. [10/19/19: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF-0, Crisp, 2019:028].

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 19-OCT-19 19:30:00 to 19-OCT-19 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE POINTS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dodge County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down near the intersection of Highway 117 and Jim Ross Road.