Within an unseasonably warm and moist low-level environment, a strong southwest upper level flow with an intense mid-level shortwave ejecting across the Central Plains/Midwest regions resulted in a line of strong to severe thunderstorms (along with heavy rain) across north Georgia during the evening and overnight hours of 29-30 December 2021. The remnant boundary/front settled over central Georgia during the afternoon of 30 December 2021 which resulted in redevelopment of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms. Several tornadoes, along with areas of wind damage and large hail occurred all across north and central Georgia from these events. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches occurred over the area, resulting in isolated flash flooding in the greater Atlanta metro area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 29-DEC-21 23:53:00 to 29-DEC-21 23:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUWANEE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on Suwanee Dam Road NW.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 00:10:00 to 30-DEC-21 00:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DACULA
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local EM reported powerlines down across Gregory Lane between Stanley Road SE and Lakeside Drive SE.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 29-DEC-21 23:58:00 to 30-DEC-21 00:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOG MTN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local EM reported two power poles down. One on Cross Road NE and the other along Kilgore Road NE.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, GEORGIA
From 29-DEC-21 20:50:00 to 29-DEC-21 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVANS
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dade County EM reported a tree down along the 2100 block of Worley Chapel Road.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 13:31:00 to 30-DEC-21 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVINGTON MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported Gregory Road closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain occurred over the area, on top of 1.5 to 3 inches that occurred the day before. These rainfall amounts, falling on saturated soils, resulted in the flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 17:25:00 to 30-DEC-21 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLAVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 11.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported 11 trees were downed around SE Schley county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 17:20:00 to 30-DEC-21 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports of 2 trees down in the city of Scott.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 13:39:00 to 30-DEC-21 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORSESHOE SPRINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported Sockwell Road closed due to flooding from the Yellow River. The USGS gage (NWS MYRG1 / USGS 02207335) rose above bankfull/action stage on as a result of the rainfall, then continued to rise above Minor Flood stage to a height of 11.43 ft on December 31. Radar estimates indicate that between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain occurred over the area, on top of 1.5 to 3 inches that occurred the day before. These rainfall amounts, falling on saturated soils, resulted in the flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 29-DEC-21 21:55:00 to 29-DEC-21 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER POST
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Chattooga County EM reported a power line down around the intersection of Harrisburg Road and Bolcar Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 12:50:00 to 30-DEC-21 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHOENIX
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports of multiple trees down across north, northeast and eastern Putnam county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 17:22:00 to 30-DEC-21 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: FITZPATRICK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree and powerlines reported down at the intersection of Old Gordon Rd and Black Bottom Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 13:15:00 to 30-DEC-21 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENNIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees down along Bluegill Rd near intersection of Southshore Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 15:05:00 to 30-DEC-21 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENWOODS SPRINGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports of several downed trees and damage from storms moving through southwest Putnam county.

Tornado in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 18:09:00 to 30-DEC-21 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down shortly after entering Pulaski County and began uprooting several trees on Mock Springs Rd. Traveling eastward, light damage was observed through several dirt roads including a covered awning that was completely destroyed on Fire Rd 624. The tornado continued eastward crossing Hwy 27 and HWY 257, where several trees were snapped and uprooted and minor damage to several homes which included removed vinyl siding, pierced vinyl siding by tree branches, removed gutters and shingles, and damage to a front porch awning. As the tornado crossed near Wallace, an open barn with with sheet metal roofing was also destroyed south of the Big Creek bridge on HWY 129. The tornado then moved across a swampy undeveloped area and maintained a TDS signature until passing over the Ocmulgee River, approximately 5 miles south of Hawkinsville. The tornado then dissipated over the wetland with no reported damage on the eastern side. [12/30/21: Tornado #4, County #1/1, EF-0, Pulaski, 2021:26].

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 16:27:00 to 30-DEC-21 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINCHFIELD
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree snapped near the 2600 Block of Hwy 341 South.

Hail in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 16:20:00 to 30-DEC-21 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOUSTON LAKE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 16:15:00 to 30-DEC-21 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTA VISTA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 09:00:00 to 30-DEC-21 09:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCOME
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree reported down at the intersection of Providence Rd and Keith rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 15:35:00 to 30-DEC-21 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree and powerlines reported down at the intersection of Hwy 80 and Gallimore Mill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 15:38:00 to 30-DEC-21 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree reported down in jack clay rd near the intersection with Gallimore rd.

Hail in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 16:03:00 to 30-DEC-21 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAT ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media relayed a report of quarter-sized hail in northeast Columbus near Flat Rock Park.

Hail in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 16:14:00 to 30-DEC-21 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPATOI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported nickel to quarter-sized hail on McKee Road near the intersection of County Line Road.

Tornado in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 00:19:00 to 30-DEC-21 00:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEITHSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A low end EF1 tornado briefly touched down in Northern Cherokee
County on Thursday December 30, 2021 during the very early hours
of the morning as a line of thunderstorms moved through the
region. The tornado first touched down north of Fate Conn Rd
located northwest of Canton near some homes along the road.
Several trees were uprooted, a large trampoline was thrown to the
west approximately 150 yards into a neighboring home. Also near
the beginning of the track, a large bedroom window was blown in
on a large home and a large fence on a tennis court was blown down.
As the storm continued east, it intensified to max intensity in a
wooded area where hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted
behind several homes along the Fate Conn Rd. A small barn and an
RV were destroyed by numerous falling trees in the core of the
path. A home along Rolling Hill Place drive had a tree fallen it.
The storm continued east snapping trees before lifting just
before reaching Towne Mill Ave. [12/30/21: Tornado #3, County #1/1, EF-1, Cherokee, 2021:25].

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 09:24:00 to 30-DEC-21 09:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACHTREE CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported a tree down at Mcintosh trail and Glendale drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 14:20:00 to 30-DEC-21 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of damage occurred across northern Lamar county blowing down at least 7 trees along a path near GA-7.

Hail in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 16:09:00 to 30-DEC-21 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLERSLIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter-sized hail reported in the Deer Run subdivision in Ellerslie.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 14:36:00 to 30-DEC-21 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTENNIAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported Sewell Road closed due to flooding near the confluence of the Little River and other tributaries. Radar estimates indicate that between 1 to 2 inches of rain occurred over the area, on top of 1 to 2 inches that occurred the day before. These rainfall amounts, falling on saturated soils, resulted in the flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 14:37:00 to 30-DEC-21 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOVILLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees reported down in Flovilla, roughly along Hwy 87 and near Lake Flovilla Park.

Hail in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 15:49:00 to 30-DEC-21 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local EM reported up to quarter-sized hail in the Woodland area.

Hail in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 15:58:00 to 30-DEC-21 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN IS HILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter-sized hail reported near the intersection of River Road and Veteran's Pkwy.

Hail in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 16:00:00 to 30-DEC-21 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NANKIPOOH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported hail the size of quarters on Lloyd Road.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 11:00:00 to 30-DEC-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACHTREE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported Northlake Drive closed as well as flooding at the Tinsley Mill Condos off Flat Creek Road due to floodwaters from Flat Creek as it flows into Lake Peachtree. Radar estimates indicate that between 1.5 to 2 inches of rain occurred over the area, on top of 1 to 2 inches that occurred the day before. These rainfall amounts, falling on saturated soils, resulted in the flash flooding.

Tornado in HALL, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 00:03:00 to 30-DEC-21 00:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOWERY BRANCH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief, weak tornado spun up nearly immediately behind a line of
strong showers and thunderstorms as is tracked across southern
Hall County. Based on radar and NWS ground surveys, the narrow
tornado appeared to touch down between Sweetwater Point and Club
View Court, just south of Gaines Ferry Road. In this area,
several trees were snapped or uprooted with one falling onto a 2-
car garage. Additional trees were seen snapped or uprooted in a
fairly consistent path from Secret Cove Court to Athletic Club
Drive. The damage appeared to get more sporadic but additional
tree damage was seen along the storm's path until around
Laurelwood Trail and Sweetgum Trail which is just north of Gaines
Ferry Road. This tornado took a east-southeast track behind the
main leading line of storms. [12/30/21: Tornado #2, County #1/1, EF-0, Hall, 2021:24].

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 00:30:00 to 30-DEC-21 00:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOWERY BRANCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees down with reports of damage to some homes as a result in the 6000 block of Gaines Ferry Rd.

Flash Flood in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 08:00:00 to 30-DEC-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OBERLOCHEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported flooding of Sleepy Hollow Road between Ralston Road and North Burnt Hickory Road due to high flow on a Gothards Creek tributary. Radar estimates indicate that between 1 to 2 inches of rain occurred over the area, on top of 2 to 4 inches that occurred the 24-hours before. These rainfall amounts, falling on saturated soils, resulted in the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 08:35:00 to 30-DEC-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OBERLOCHEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Public reported flooding of streets in the Carrington Lakes Subdivision due to high pool elevation of the neighborhood lakes. Radar estimates indicate that between 1 to 2 inches of rain occurred over the area, on top of 2 to 4 inches that occurred the 24-hours before. These rainfall amounts, falling on saturated soils, resulted in the rises on the area lakes.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 09:02:00 to 30-DEC-21 09:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCOME
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree reported down at the intersection of Lazenby Rd and Welcome Rd.

Hail in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 14:45:00 to 30-DEC-21 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter-sized hail reported on Lakeview Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 29-DEC-21 22:40:00 to 29-DEC-21 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local EM reported several trees down along Conneseera Road and Hall Station Road.

Hail in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 14:50:00 to 30-DEC-21 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYRON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter-sized hail reported on Amber Drive.

Tornado in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 29-DEC-21 22:52:00 to 29-DEC-21 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLSOM
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado embedded within a line of severe thunderstorms
touched down just east of I-75 near Holcomb Road NW in northern
Bartow County. Between Harris Road and Hardin Road, several trees
were snapped or uprooted. Additional trees were snapped or
uprooted along a narrow path, seen near Holcomb Spur and Holcomb
Road, and where Adcock Road and Towe Chapel Road meet. Video
evidence from a resident along Adcock Road supports the damage
and coincides with radar showing a definitive circulation (no TDS
given elevation off the ground). [12/29/21: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF-0, Bartow, 2021:23].

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 09:10:00 to 30-DEC-21 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC BRIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree reported down at the intersection of Jefferson St and Main St.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 29-DEC-21 21:50:00 to 29-DEC-21 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TELOGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Chattooga County EM reported 2 trees down along Hwy 157, five miles north of Hwy 48.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 29-DEC-21 22:05:00 to 29-DEC-21 22:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattooga County EM reported a tree down around Marble Springs Road and Sloppy Floyd Lake Road.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 11:53:00 to 30-DEC-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUCKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Public reported flooding of an apartment complex parking lot off Northlake Parkway. Radar estimates indicate that between 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain occurred over the area, on top of 2 to 4 inches that occurred the 24-hours before. These rainfall amounts, falling on saturated soils, increased runoff and resulted in the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 08:00:00 to 30-DEC-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEBO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported flooding across Winn Road near the South Paulding High School due to high flow on a Sweetwater Creek tributary. Radar estimates indicate that between 1 to 2 inches of rain occurred over the area, on top of 2 to 4 inches that occurred the 24-hours before. These rainfall amounts, falling on saturated soils, resulted in the flash flooding.

Hail in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 16:20:00 to 30-DEC-21 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND BED
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 09:28:00 to 30-DEC-21 09:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACHTREE CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The top of a large pine tree fell and crushed two parked vehicles as well as a portion of a home on Burnham rise rd.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 11:00:00 to 30-DEC-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEES MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported flooding of the Brogdon Road and New Hope Road intersection. Radar estimates indicate that between 1.5 to 2 inches of rain occurred over the area, on top of 1 to 2 inches that occurred the day before. These rainfall amounts, falling on saturated soils, produced high runoff rates and resulted in the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 13:00:00 to 30-DEC-21 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADRAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported flooding of the Whitlock Complex parking lot, requiring barricades to block vehicle access. This flooding was due to high flow on White Oak Creek and other small tributaries at the confluence. Radar estimates indicate that between 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, on top of 2 to 4 inches that occurred the day before. These rainfall amounts, falling on saturated soils, resulted in the flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 15:17:00 to 30-DEC-21 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BULLARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines reported down on Bullard Rd at I-16.

Thunderstorm Wind in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-21 15:25:00 to 30-DEC-21 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNT OLIVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines reported down on Academy Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, GEORGIA
From 29-DEC-21 20:55:00 to 29-DEC-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVANS
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dade County EM reported a tree down in the 200 block of Casey Road.