Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developed across the tri-state region ahead of an upper level trough. There was sufficient instability and shear for a few storms to become severe with damaging winds and hail. Significant hail was reported in Colquitt county with numerous reports of large hail with a thunderstorms moving through the Tifton area.

Hail in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 11-MAY-23 20:30:00 to 11-MAY-23 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOL SPRINGS
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo of hail measured at 2.5 inches in diameter was posted on social media from eastern Colquitt County not far from Ellenton.

Hail in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 11-MAY-23 20:30:00 to 11-MAY-23 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOL SPRINGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golf ball size hail was reported in the Cool Springs area near Ellenton Omega Road.

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 11-MAY-23 20:55:00 to 11-MAY-23 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILLIPSBURG
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 11-MAY-23 21:07:00 to 11-MAY-23 21:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 11-MAY-23 21:08:00 to 11-MAY-23 21:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were multiple reports of quarter size hail from downtown Tifton.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 11-MAY-23 21:08:00 to 11-MAY-23 21:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down along the highway in downtown Tifton.

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 11-MAY-23 21:12:00 to 11-MAY-23 21:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 11-MAY-23 21:13:00 to 11-MAY-23 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 11-MAY-23 21:15:00 to 11-MAY-23 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down in a yard near Whiddon Mill Road and Carpenter Road.

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 11-MAY-23 21:20:00 to 11-MAY-23 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 11-MAY-23 21:20:00 to 11-MAY-23 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 12-MAY-23 14:30:00 to 12-MAY-23 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOWLSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A downed tree resulted in a power outage across the area.

Hail in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 12-MAY-23 14:32:00 to 12-MAY-23 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIMAX
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 12-MAY-23 16:30:00 to 12-MAY-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE SPRINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were several reports of trees and power lines down in the southern and eastern portions of Brooks county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 12-MAY-23 16:34:00 to 12-MAY-23 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALDOSTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down onto a power line on Clay Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 12-MAY-23 17:15:00 to 12-MAY-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAYLOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down along Highway 135.