The remains of Tropical Storm Fred moved across central and north Georgia as a tropical depression during the overnight hours through the morning producing isolated reports of damaging winds in convective bands and several tornadoes. No reports of wind damage were received outside of the stronger convective bands. Rainfall amounts exceeded 4 inches in portions of northeast Georgia, with amounts of 6 to 8 inches observed in the northeast Georgia mountains.

Flash Flood in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 05:30:00 to 17-AUG-21 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIBB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported flooding on US-23 near Valley Hills Road and Industrial Avenue, resulting in its closure. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 06:30:00 to 17-AUG-21 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported flooding of Swift Street between Industrial Drive and Whitesville Street due to high water from Oseligee Creek. Radar estimates indicate that
3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 06:45:00 to 17-AUG-21 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported Hamilton Road was closed at Old Chipley Road and Hagler Road due to flash flooding. Radar estimates indicate that between 3 and 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 07:30:00 to 17-AUG-21 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PDK)DEKALB PEACHTRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Doraville Police reported the exit ramps Buford Highway to and from I-285 shut down due to high water. Radar estimates indicate that between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 11:45:00 to 17-AUG-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TESNATEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager and several media outlets reported flash flooding in the Cleveland area, including but not limited to Campbell Street, Thomas Road at Georgia 115 West, South Main Street, Quillian Street, Cooley Woods at Mountain Meadows, and Ricky West at Mossy Acres. Radar estimates indicate that between 6 and 8 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 11:50:00 to 17-AUG-21 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NACOOCHEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Emergency Manager and several Media relayed reports of flash flooding in the city of Helen. Widespread flooding of Edelweiss Strasse and Bruken Strasse occurred due to high water on the Chattahoochee River. Water inundated the patio of a restaurant and caused damage to a bridge by the Chamber of Commerce. Radar estimates indicate that between 6 and 8 inches of rain occurred over the area during the storm.

Flash Flood in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 17-AUG-21 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: YONAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager and several media outlets reported flash flooding over several roads in Sautee Nacoochee, including, but not limited to, Mauldin Road at Asbestos Road, Bean Creek at Gold Valley Road, Asbestos Road and Chastain Road. Radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches of rain fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 07:15:00 to 17-AUG-21 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORCROSS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Broadcast Media reported significant flooding along I-85 near Jimmy Carter Boulevard. Parts of the interstate were shut down due to high water over the roadway. Radar estimates indicate that 1.5 to 2.5 inches quickly fell over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Tornado in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 05:27:00 to 17-AUG-21 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEVENS POTTERY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey with information provided by the Baldwin County Emergency Manager found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds 75 mph and a maximum path width of 150 yards touched down in a rural area of southwest Baldwin County and moved northwest a short distance before crossing into Jones County. Multiple trees were snapped along Union Hill Church Road near Kitchens Road. The tornado crossed into Jones County south of County Line Road SW. [8/17/21: Tornado #5, County #1/2, EF-0, Baldwin/Jones, 2021:019].

Tornado in JONES, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 05:30:00 to 17-AUG-21 05:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENBERRY CROSSROADS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey with information provided by the Jones County Emergency Manager found that the EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds 75 mph and a maximum path width of 150 yards that began in southwestern Baldwin County crossed into Jones County just south of County Line Road NW. The tornado snapped trees as it crossed County Line Road NW and moved across a heavily wooded area northwest of County Line Road NW. [8/17/21: Tornado #5, County #2/2, EF-0, Baldwin/Jones, 2021:019].

Tornado in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 03:34:00 to 17-AUG-21 03:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 85 mph and a maximum path width of 150 yards touched down near Coleman Creek Circle just east of Highway 27/41 (Roosevelt Highway) in northwest Meriwether County, snapping several large trees along Coleman Creek Circle. The tornado moved west northwest, crossing Roosevelt Highway downing additional trees across Sawmill Road to Charlie Fuller Road before dissipating just west of Charlie Fuller Road.  [8/17/21: Tornado #2, County #1/1, EF-0, Meriwether, 2021:016].

Tornado in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 04:47:00 to 17-AUG-21 04:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNT OLIVE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 80 mph and a maximum path width of 150 yards touched down just south of I-16 near exit 24. The tornado moved north across I-16 flipping several boats outside of a distribution center for Academy Sports and Outdoors on the north side of the interstate. The distribution center sustaining minor roof damage with pieces of metal sheeting blown into a nearby fence along Missile Base Road. One wall on a small pump station near a well was also blown in. The tornado continued north with trees blown down around the intersection of Prospect Church Road and Highway 96. The tornado dissipated just north of this intersection. [8/17/21: Tornado #3, County #1/1, EF-0, Twiggs, 2021:017].

Tornado in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 05:24:00 to 17-AUG-21 05:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAREY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 90 mph and a maximum path width of 100 yards touched down west of Greensboro along Northwoods Drive, just north of Highway 278.  The tornado traveled
north northwest along the eastern shore of Lake Oconee where several homes had trees snapped and uprooted around them. One home had several windows blown in. Along Arrowhead Road and Quail Trails numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and several boathouses were destroyed along with several outbuildings and sheds. Many homes suffered minor damage and a few had more significant damage where trees fell onto the homes. The tornado continued moving to the north northwest along the lake in  mainly uninhabited areas until it crossed Greenbriar Drive where many large limbs and branches were blown down.  The tornado dissipated after it crossed South M Copeland Road in a wooded area to the west of the road. [8/17/21: Tornado #4, County #1/1, EF-1, Greene, 2021:018].

Tornado in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 07:20:00 to 17-AUG-21 07:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: ILA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 100 mph and a maximum path width of 150 yards touched down in Madison County in a wooded area east of Rogers Mill Road. The tornado moved northwest crossing Coley Davis Road and Rogers Mill Road snapping and uprooting numerous trees. The tornado snapped an entire grove of pine trees in the area east of Doe Run Road and along Doe Run Road. Continuing to the northwest, the storm crossed Lake Deerfield Road, snapping and uprooting dozens of trees. Along Chandler Farm Road,  several homes and barns were struck by falling trees. One home had a large tree through the master bedroom and 2 barns nearby were destroyed. The tornado then crossed Old Ila Road where it flipped a large camper onto its roof and snapped or uprooted several trees. The storm continued moving to the northwest, crossing Highway 106 snapping and uprooting trees. Further to the northwest, crossing Adams Clarke Road, Sunray Hatchery Road and Frank Bird Road, the tornado snapped or uprooted numerous trees. The tornado damaged several homes as it approached Highway 98 west of Ila, including one home with a portion of its roof blown off. Several
outbuildings were damaged and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado crossed Highway 98 around Jot-Em Down Road before dissipating near Mountain View Road and Allen Road. [8/17/21: Tornado #6, County #1/1, EF-1, Madison, 2021:020].

Tornado in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 00:25:00 to 17-AUG-21 00:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMERICUS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind Speeds of 95 mph and a maximum path width of 325 yards touched down in a residential area on the northeast side of Americus. Damage began along Pineview Drive, just south of Fire Station #3, where a few smaller trees were snapped or uprooted and a few shingles were pulled off of a house. The tornado rapidly strengthened as it moved north northwest crossing Crawford Street (Highway 49) and moved along Wanda Way and Sharon Drive with numerous medium-sized trees either uprooted or snapped. As the tornado continued northwest, significant damage to trees occurred between Sharon Circle and Pine Avenue. In this area, several homes sustained  damage, with several severely damaged by large falling trees. This is where maximum wind speeds were estimated at 95 MPH. Several additional trees were snapped or uprooted along Railroad Street before the tornado dissipated. In all, more than 40 residences sustained some visible damage. No injuries were reported. [8/17/21: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF-1, Sumter, 2021:015].

Tornado in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 09:24:00 to 17-AUG-21 09:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 90 mph and a maximum path width of 100 yards touched down in Banks County along Bennett Road west of Highway 63. The tornado uprooted and snapped trees as it moved northwest along Bennett Road. One home was almost completely destroyed by a falling oak tree. The tornado continued to the Northwest across a landfill before crossing Highway 51 around Damascus Road where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. Continuing to the Northwest, the tornado crossed Payne Road snapping and uprooting dozens of trees and destroying a chicken house on the north
side of Payne Road. A small trailer was rolled and thrown 30 yards. The tornado was at its strongest along Payne Road before beginning to weaken as it continued moving to the northwest. A tree was blown down into a home along Hawkins Road right before the  tornado lifted as it approached Pace and Caudell Roads. [8/17/21: Tornado #7, County #1/1, EF-1, Banks, 2021:021].

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 03:04:00 to 17-AUG-21 03:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAUGHS CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Troup County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down across the county in  a swath 10-15 miles wide from around Wood Valley to north of Hillcrest.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 06:00:00 to 17-AUG-21 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BISHOP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a portion of a barn collapsed by winds near the intersection of Old Farmington Road and Astondale Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 06:15:00 to 17-AUG-21 06:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Paulding County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown down from around New Georgia to Hiram.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 17-AUG-21 07:20:00 to 17-AUG-21 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWORDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Morgan County Emergency Manager reported a couple of trees blown down along Apalachee Woods Trail.