A line of severe thunderstorms, aided by some upper energy and deep layer shear, developed over north Georgia and moved SE across the Central Savannah River Area of GA, during the late day and evening, and produced widespread wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 18:38:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed across the county.  These included trees that fell onto the roofs of two homes on Broad River Scenic Dr, in the northern part of the county.  Considerable damage occurred in Elijah Clark State Park (see separate entry). Also, about a dozen trees were downed in and near the town of Lincolnton.  Part of a roof was blown off a boat shed, along with downed trees, in a neighborhood near Clarks Hill Lake on Forest Lake Dr.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 18:48:00 to 20-JUL-23 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENNA
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A line of severe thunderstorms produced widespread wind damage across Lincoln
County, GA on the evening of July 20, 2023. Elijah Clark State Park, along the shore of
Clarks Hill Lake, was particularly hard hit, likely due to enhancement of winds over the
lake.
Georgia State Parks estimated that approximately 100-150 trees were snapped or
uprooted in the park, along with numerous power poles. The downed trees damaged or
destroyed 7-10 campers and 10-20 vehicles.  There were no injuries.
A National Weather Service storm survey determined that the damage was the result of
thunderstorm winds, and not a tornado. Peak wind speeds were estimated to be around
85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDUFFIE, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 18:55:00 to 20-JUL-23 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: THMSON MCDUFFEE ARPT
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS at Thomson McDuffie Co Airport measured a wind gust of 49 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDUFFIE, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 18:45:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: THMSON MCDUFFEE ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were downed across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:25:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were downed throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:29:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUGUSTA DANIEL ARPT
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS at Augusta Daniel Field measured a peak wind gust of 48 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:32:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: (AGS)BUSH FLD AUGUST
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at Augusta Bush Field measured a peak wind gust of 53 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:57:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Clarks Place Rd near Hwy 24, SE of Waynesboro.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:39:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOUGH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Blounts Chapel Rd near Drone Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:47:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENS CUT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Saxon Rd near Hwy 56.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:00:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEAH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple downed trees on Hwy 47 just south of Clarks Hill Lake. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 18:59:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHINIZY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed at 6212 Holloway Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:01:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed at the intersection of Cobbham Rd and Gross Place Rd, along White Oak Campground Rd, and the intersection of White Oak Rd and Morris Callaway Rd.
Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:06:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLLARDS CORNER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed at Wildwood Park, Captain John Brown Rd, Clarks Hill Rd, Ridge Rd,
and Marina Pkwy. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:10:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARLEM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed on Harp Dr, and near the intersection of Harlem Wrens Rd and Boggy Gut Creek Rd.  A power line was downed along Freeman Harriss Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:11:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLLARDS CORNER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed along Tubman Rd and Louisville Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:21:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINEZ
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed at Allison Rd, Shawnee Dr, and Sioux Dr. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:21:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVETOWN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed on Mill Pond Ct, Sugar Creek Dr, and Lewis Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:22:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNEAD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed at 918 Halali Farm Rd and 4758 Woodbridge Dr. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-23 19:23:00 to 20-JUL-23 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINEZ
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed on Jennings Rd near Evans to Locks Rd.  Time estimated.