A weak mid-level short wave moving through the region, combined with strong daytime heating isolated strong to severe thunderstorms across north Georgia during the afternoon. Although rainfall totals were generally 1.5 inches or less, portions of the greater Atlanta metropolitan area received 2 to 3 inches of rain. These amounts, falling on already saturated soils, cause flash flooding in Polk County.

Lightning in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 15:00:00 to 19-AUG-21 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROWVILLE
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Paulding County Emergency Manager reported that lightning caused a structure fire on Pine Ridge Path near Seven Hills Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 14:10:00 to 19-AUG-21 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fulton County Office of Emergency Management reported several trees blown down from the Buckhead area to Grant Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 14:55:00 to 19-AUG-21 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Paulding County Emergency Manager reported power lines blown down in the area around Cartersville Highway, Braswell Mountain Road and Burt Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 14:05:00 to 19-AUG-21 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: (GVL)GAINESVILLE MEM
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Gainesville ASOS (KGVL) recorded a wind gust of 64 mph.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 14:39:00 to 19-AUG-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARTOWN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a pond dam failed, washing out Richard Pullen Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 14:57:00 to 19-AUG-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SENEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported water flowing over a portion of Fish Creek Road was up to the mailboxes. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 15:27:00 to 19-AUG-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTHRALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported high water closed the roadway near the intersection of Judkin Mill Road and Johnson Lake Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 16:00:00 to 19-AUG-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKMART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a partial wash out of Morgan Valley Road at Hillside Drive due to flash flooding in the area. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 16:05:00 to 19-AUG-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARTOWN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported high water near Collard Valley Road and Fish Creek Road that submerged vehicles. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 16:10:00 to 19-AUG-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRADY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported vehicles were trapped in floodwaters in the parking lot of the Polk County Medical Center. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 16:12:00 to 19-AUG-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a road washed out near the intersection of Culp Lake Road and Johnson Lake Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 16:17:00 to 19-AUG-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARTOWN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a flooded roadway near Bellview Road and Anderson Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 16:44:00 to 19-AUG-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARTOWN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a culvert washed out on David Price Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in POLK, GEORGIA
From 19-AUG-21 17:09:00 to 19-AUG-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRADY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a washed out roadway at JLG Road and Hutto Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flash flooding.