Strong thunderstorms ahead of a cold front produced numerous reports of flooding across portions of north Georgia and scattered reports of damaging winds across parts of north and central Georgia. Rainfall was highest over far northwest Georgia where totals ranged from 2 to 3.5 inches with locally higher amounts.

Flood in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 11:42:00 to 31-MAR-21 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIRAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported standing water near the intersection of Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway and Highway 92. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 10:46:00 to 31-MAR-21 10:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Paulding County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down around the intersection of Mud Green Road and Allgood Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 15:45:00 to 31-MAR-21 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTEZUMA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter/amateur radio operator reported damage to the roof of a home near the intersection of Spaulding Road and Old Shiloh Church Road in Montezuma. A metal roof installed over a shingle roof was torn off the backside of the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 15:48:00 to 31-MAR-21 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Houston County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down from Henderson to Elko.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 16:38:00 to 31-MAR-21 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CADWELL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county in a swath around 15 miles wide from around Cadwell across Dublin to Lovett.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 16:41:00 to 31-MAR-21 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: YONKERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported several trees blown down along Highway 257 near Nicholson Carr Road.

Flash Flood in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 07:18:00 to 31-MAR-21 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORDON SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported flooding near the intersection of Waring Road and Scarlet Drive resulted in a water rescue. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DADE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 06:30:00 to 31-MAR-21 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RISING FAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a road closed near the intersection of Holder Loop and Cave Spring Road due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that between 3 and 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, producing the flooding.

Flash Flood in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 06:30:00 to 31-MAR-21 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPLAR SPRINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement received a report of a washed out road near the intersection of Poplar Springs Road and Old Alabama Road. Radar estimates indicate that between 3 and 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DADE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 06:58:00 to 31-MAR-21 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ENGLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported Murphy Hollow Road was closed near the Georgia state line due to flooding near the confluence of Rattlesnake Creek and Ferndale Branch / Murphy Hollow Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rainfall occurred over the area, causing the creeks to rise quickly.

Flash Flood in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 07:43:00 to 31-MAR-21 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported roads closed throughout the Dalton and nearby areas of the county due to flash flooding, including Antioch Road, Old Dixie Highway, Park Drive and Cleveland Highway.

Flash Flood in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 07:30:00 to 31-MAR-21 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported flooding near the intersection of Chatsworth Highway and Sanford Lane, closing the roadway. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flooding.

Flash Flood in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 06:26:00 to 31-MAR-21 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORDON SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a water rescue near the intersection of Waring Road and Scarlet Drive, likely due to high water on Poplar Spring Creek and small tributaries. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Flood in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 11:42:00 to 31-MAR-21 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported standing water on the roadway near the intersection of CW Sims Road and Watts Road. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flooding.

Flash Flood in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-21 07:30:00 to 31-MAR-21 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION POINT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a water rescue near the intersection of Old Grade Road and Bypass, near Jeff Road. The flash flooding was the result of high water on Folsom Branch near the roadway. Radar estimates indicate 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the high flow through the creek.