A deepening upper-level trough along with a moist and moderately unstable air mass resulted in scattered strong to severe thunderstorms each afternoon and evening, mainly along a stationary frontal boundary across north Georgia. Slow-moving and training storms produced 2.5 to 5 inches of rain in localized areas, producing flash flooding during the evening of August 20th.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-20 16:44:00 to 19-AUG-20 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY PLAINS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported hail the size of quarters near the intersection of Sandy Plains Road and Scufflegrit Road.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-20 16:47:00 to 19-AUG-20 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRABAPPLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

The public reported hail the size of nickels near Milton High School.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-20 17:13:00 to 19-AUG-20 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY PLAINS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A report of hail the size of quarters near the intersection of Old Canton Road and Sewell Mill Road was received over social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-20 12:11:00 to 19-AUG-20 12:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVANS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dade County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down onto power lines in the 600 block of Lake Hills Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-20 15:48:00 to 19-AUG-20 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tree blown down in a yard along Emerald Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-20 15:54:00 to 19-AUG-20 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLATOONA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a couple of trees blown down along Retreat Ridge SE.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-20 16:20:00 to 19-AUG-20 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENDERGRASS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down from Pendergrass to Jefferson and Arcade.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-20 16:29:00 to 19-AUG-20 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUTALLEE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Cherokee County 911 center reported a tree blown down onto power lines near the intersection of Knox Bridge Highway and Upper Sweetwater Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-20 17:11:00 to 19-AUG-20 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT BETHEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Cobb County 911 center reported a couple of trees blown down in the northeastern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-20 15:45:00 to 20-AUG-20 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Jasper County 911 center reported a tree blown down along Post Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-20 15:54:00 to 20-AUG-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

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

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-20 17:15:00 to 20-AUG-20 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATTICA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several large pecan trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-20 18:20:00 to 20-AUG-20 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPHARETTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a few trees blown down from Alpharetta to Milton.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-20 18:45:00 to 20-AUG-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a power line blown down near the intersection of Goodson Cemetery Road and Wilderness Camp Road SE.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-20 18:00:00 to 20-AUG-20 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported water over Red Hill Road. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain quickly fell over the area.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-20 18:10:00 to 20-AUG-20 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported water over Fire Tower Road. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flooding.

Flash Flood in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-20 20:00:00 to 21-AUG-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLIJAY GILMER CO AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A state official reported water over the roadway along Highway 382, Knight Road and Sunlight Road. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain quickly fell over the area.

Flash Flood in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-20 20:00:00 to 20-AUG-20 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DECORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A state official reported water over Bray Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flooding.

Flash Flood in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-20 20:30:00 to 21-AUG-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLIJAY GILMER CO AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported flash flooding at the 2500 block of Knight Road. Increased streamflow in Flat Creek caused the erosion of soil under the road surface, requiring repairs. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, causing the creek to rise.