Showers and thunderstorms affected much of the area ahead of a strong storm system and associated cold front. Some of the storms became severe with damaging winds and a few tornadoes, mainly on January 2nd. In the colder air behind the front, rain mixed with and eventually changed over to snow across parts of north Georgia (generally north of I-20/I-85) late on the 2nd and into January 3rd, with a dusting to up to 4 inches of snowfall (mainly across the higher elevations of far north GA). On the back side of this storm system, strong post-frontal winds of 30-50 mph occurred during the early morning hours of January 3rd. Numerous reports of downed trees and powerlines occurred with several injuries.

Strong Wind in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-22 03:30:00 to 03-JAN-22 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over 40 reports of downed trees and powerlines were reported across the county due to strong post-frontal winds. Several reports of structural and vehicle damage due to the downed trees. No reported injuries.

Strong Wind in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple reports of trees and powerlines down across the county due to strong post-frontal winds and saturated soils from recent rainfall.

Winter Storm in UNION, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-22 01:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Measured 2.5 inches of snow at Track Rock.

Winter Weather in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-22 01:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public measured around 1.5 inches of snow near Hiawassee.

Winter Weather in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 23:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public measured around 1 inch of snow near Jasper.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 17:34:00 to 02-JAN-22 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBLIN
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree reported down along McLendon Rd and Greg Couey Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 17:40:00 to 02-JAN-22 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUCKERS CROSSROAD
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree reported down along the 2000 block of Buckeye Rd.

Winter Weather in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-22 01:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public measured around 1.5 inches of snow near Mineral Bluff.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 16:05:00 to 02-JAN-22 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WENONA
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree reported down at on Hwy 41 near the intersection with Cofer Rd East.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 16:22:00 to 02-JAN-22 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHELLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage reported to bleachers and backstop at the Wilcox county recreation department on County Farm Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 16:55:00 to 02-JAN-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEXTER
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and powerlines reported down around the community of Dexter.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 08:55:00 to 02-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees and powerlines down along with some tops of trees twisted or snapped. Tin roof blown off storehouse.

Strong Wind in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-22 03:50:00 to 03-JAN-22 03:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees down on the 4000 block of Hwy 337 in Menlo.

Strong Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees down across the county due to strong post-frontal winds and saturated soils from recent rainfall.

Strong Wind in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees down across the county due to strong post-frontal winds and saturated soils from recent rainfall.

Strong Wind in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-22 05:40:00 to 03-JAN-22 05:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong post-frontal winds combined with saturated grounds brought down a large tree on a home, killing one person.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 16:22:00 to 02-JAN-22 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHELLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees reported down in the area between East County Farm Rd, American Legion Rd, and Hwy 215.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 16:55:00 to 02-JAN-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPPELLS MILL
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and powerlines reported down along Old Macon Rd.

Strong Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-22 03:30:00 to 03-JAN-22 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees down across the Lake Arrowhead community. Power poles and lines damaged and at least one house sustained damage from a fallen tree. No injuries.

Strong Wind in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-22 02:45:00 to 03-JAN-22 02:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over 40 reports of downed trees and powerlines across the county due to strong gradient winds on the backside of a cold front.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 17:30:00 to 02-JAN-22 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree reported down near the intersection of Hwy 46 and S Hwy 441.

Strong Wind in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 03-JAN-22 03:20:00 to 03-JAN-22 03:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree fell on a vehicle near the intersection of Emerald Drive and Camp Avenue due to strong post-frontal winds. One person injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 17:24:00 to 02-JAN-22 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree reported down along Hwy 46 and S Hwy 441.

Tornado in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 19:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 19:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIDALIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A very brief QLCS tornado hit the south side of Vidalia around
7PM on Sunday, January 2nd. The tornado did the most damage to
one of the Vidalia fire station's off of Aimwell Road. The garage
doors were blown inward and outward along with a portion of the
roof and siding pulled off. Debris was thrown about 200 yards
downstream from this point where additional trees were seen
snapped or uprooted. Some minor roof damage along with a few more
trees down were noted along South Gate Blvd and Katherine Drive.
No other damage was seen beyond this point. [1/2/22: Tornado #2, County #1/1, EF-0, Toombs, 2022:002].

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 06:56:00 to 02-JAN-22 07:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARROLLS
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees down and along Jones Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 17:30:00 to 02-JAN-22 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBLIN
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and powerlines reported down in and around the city of Dublin.

Tornado in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 02-JAN-22 17:27:00 to 02-JAN-22 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIBBIE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A very brief tornado touched down along GA Hwy 215 South and
Falcon Circle, about 8 miles south of Abbeville during the late
afternoon hours of Sunday, January 2nd. The tornado, which showed
a very weak debris signature from KJGX snapped and uprooted
several large pines on within the Falcon Circle area,
particularly near the south entrance/exit off 215. In addition to
tree damage, a medium-sized shed was destroyed along with some
tin from the roof of one of the homes being pulled off. No other
damage was seen beyond Falcon Circle which gets into a very rural
area with no road access to the northeast. [1/2/22: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF-0, Wilcox, 2022:001].