Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Georgia, May 3 to 4, 2021

A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 90 MPH and a maximum path width of 250 yards touched down along N. Summers Circle in the Kings Point area, uprooting and snapping a few trees. The tornado intensified as it moved northeast and crossed Kings Highway, snapping and uprooting trees along Plum Crest Road, Cherry Dale Drive, Orchard Road, and Apple Valley Road. At least 10 homes had trees blown down onto them. The tornado turned east crossing Apple Way Court and Yeager Road snapping and uprooting more trees there and along Greenwood Drive and McKoy Trail before ending as it approached Dorset Shoals Road. [5/3/21: Tornado #1, County #1/1, EF-1, Douglas, 2021:009].

A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 110 MPH and a maximum path width of 400 yards touched down over an industrial area in southwest Fulton County along Fannie Road, just east of the Chattahoochee River. The tornado moved northeast to the area along Westgate Parkway SW and Tradewater Parkway SW, near Fulton Industrial Boulevard SW. In this area, several large warehouses had portions of their roof coverings pulled off. One building had a small part of the northwest facing metal wall blown down. At another warehouse, constructed primarily of brick and sheet metal, the southwest facing wall collapsed with a large portion of its roof ripped off. The tornado crossed Fulton Industrial Boulevard SW near Tradewater Parkway SW and Riverside Road SW, with roof and siding damage to three large warehouses. The tornado continued northeast, moving into more residential areas on either side of Camp Creek Parkway SW. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along Plummer Road SW and Reynolds Road SW. Along Boat Rock|Road SW near Binford Place SW, numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted and several houses had trees fall on them. Continuing northeast toward New Hope Road SW, the tornado snapped or uprooted more trees within the Guilford Forest Estates neighborhood and several homes sustained roof and siding damage, again mainly due to falling trees. The tornado weakened as it approached Cascade Road SW and New Hope Road SW, ending north of Cascade Road SW near Burton Trace. [5/3/21: Tornado #2, County #1/1, EF-1, Fulton, 2021:010].

The Douglas County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down onto a vehicle near the intersection of Campbelton Street and Spring Street.

The Paulding County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down around the intersection of Peach Crossing Drive and Richhaven Place.

The Gwinnett County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down from the Norcross are to Mountain Park. Trees fell on homes on Bussell Place in Norcross and Tarleton Drive in Lilburn.

The Emergency Manager reported Winn Road was impassable between Bobby Austin Road and South Paulding High School due to high water from a Sweetwater Creek tributary. Radar estimates indicate that between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Walton County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down from the east side of Loganville to near Gratis.

The Barrow County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down and damage to a home near the intersection of Ode Peppers Road and Jackson Trail.

A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards touched down over a rural area of northern Walton County along Ike Stone Road NW near Waller Lake, snapping or uprooting several trees as it moved northeast. There was minor structural damage to a fence and a home between Beagle Run NW and Paul Verner Road NW where a few larger pines were snapped around the property as the tornado peaked in intensity. The tornado ended north of the Ike Stone Road NW after crossing Mt. Vernon Road NW. [5/3/21: Tornado #3, County #1/1, EF-0, Walton, 2021:011].

A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 90 MPH and a maximum path width of 250 yards touched down just east of Highway 106 along Willis Glenn Road near the community of Neese. The tornado moved east northeast crossing Sanders Road and Stone Creek Drive where several trees, both|hardwood and pine, were snapped or uprooted. As the tornado continued east northeast crossing Scogin Road, a home sustained some minor roof damage and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. The storm increased in intensity as it crossed Buddy Moore Road where numerous trees were uprooted with one falling onto a |home at the intersection of Buddy Moore Road and Scogin Road. Further northeast, along Strickland Circle, several trees were downed with one falling onto a home. The tornado continued moving to the northeast crossing Moons Grove Church Road snapping and uprooting numerous trees, including one that fell onto an outbuilding. As the tornado continued northeast through the end of Kellogg Drive and crossing Highway |29, several trees were snapped including one that fell onto a another home. The storm then crossed Mariah Church Road and Christmas Circle, where a home had a large tree fall through it. A few outbuildings were destroyed along and numerous trees were downed or snapped. The tornado ended as it approached Colbert Grove Church Road. [5/3/21: Tornado #4, County #1/1, EF-1, Madison, 2021:012].

The public reported hail the size of quarters near the intersection of Highway 16 and South Walkers Mill Road.

The Butts County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down around the city of Flovilla. One tree fell onto a vehicle.

A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 200 yards touched down along Robert Hardeman Road on the Clarke/Oglethorpe county line just south of Winterville. The tornado travelled east, snapping and uprooting several trees from Robert Hardeman Road across W. Beaverdam Road to just past Arnoldsville Road. Along Tim Lane, a roof was blown off a small barn. The tornado ended just south of Hargrove Lake Road where just a few larger tree limbs were seen snapped. [5/3/21: Tornado #5, County #1/1, EF-0, Oglethorpe, 2021:013].

The Clarke County Emergency Manager reported multiple trees blown down along Lakeview Drive.

The Gwinnett County Emergency reported a few trees blown down across Grayson.

The Walton County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown down from Monroe near North High Shoals.

The Baldwin County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown down across the county from the Browns Crossing area across Milledgeville to the Lake Laurel area.

The Washington County Emergency Manager reported dozens of trees blown down east of Warthen in the vicinity of the intersection of S. Sparta Davisboro Road and Stephens Creek Road. Several buildings were damaged, roads and driveways were blocked and the roof was blown off of a cabin.

The Crawford County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down near the intersection of Hopewell Road and Highway 80.

The Jefferson County Emergency Manager reported hail the size quarters in Louisville.

The Houston County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the county from the northeast side of Perry to Warner Robins and Bonaire. One tree fell on a vehicle parked in a driveway near Perry and a tree fell onto a home in Bonaire killing a resident of the home.

The Bartow County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown down across the county from Adairsville to Cassville, Cartersville and Allatoona.

The Fannin County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the county from the Old Mobile Road area near McCaysville, across Blue Ridge to the area around Stanley Creek Road and Aska Road south of Blue Ridge.

The Bartow County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down across the county west of Cartersville to White.

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down across the county in an approximately 10 mile wide swath from Woodstock across Holly Springs and Canton to around Waleska and Ball Ground.

The Dawson County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down across the county from the Fausett Lake area across Juno and Dawsonville to around Lumpkin.

A National Weather Service survey found that an EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 85 MPH and a maximum path width of 350 yards touched down just northwest of the intersection of Long Branch Road and Robinson Road, snapping several trees. The tornado moved east snapping and uprooting additional large pine trees along Red Oak Flats Road then tracked over mainly rural terrain for about a mile before causing additional damage along Pony Lake Road near Old Leathers Ford Road. More concentrated tree damage was then seen along Meeks Road and Old Dahlonega Highway where a number of larger trees were snapped or uprooted around several residences. Between Meeks Road and Pecks Road, the tornado reached its maximum intensity with wind speeds of 85 MPH. Just off Pecks Road near Brewer Drive, numerous medium to large trees were uprooted. As Pecks Road turns into Parks Road, additional trees were snapped or uprooted around a residence. The tornado ended just west of Claude Parks Road. [5/4/21: Tornado #6, County #1/1, EF-0, Lumpkin, 2021:014].

The Paulding County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the eastern half of the county from the Dallas and Hiram areas east to the Cobb County line.

The public reported a tree blown down around the intersection of Windy Hill Road SE and South Park Place NW.

The Banks County Emergency Manager reported part of the roof of a mobile home blown off and several trees blown down off of Garland White Road.

The Hall County Emergency Manager reported a wooden light pole snapped and several trees blown down near the intersection of Old Cornelia Highway and Mud Creek Road. The light pole fell onto a home, no injuries were reported.

The Walton County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the western half of the county from the Walnut Grove and Jersey areas to Between.

McRae Public Safety reported a tree blown down across Highway 441 and blocking the entire roadway north of Workmore.

The public reported water over the roadway at the intersection of Corinth Road and Millard Farmer Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain accumulated quickly, causing the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Benson Lake Road closed at Mt. Moriah Road due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Meriwether County Sheriff's Office reported a few trees blown down from around the Roosevelt Memorial Airport to Manchester.

The Emergency Manager reported Puckett Road at Pumpkinvine Creek is flooded. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the quick rise of the creek.

The Troup County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county from west of LaGrange to Wood Valley, Hogansville and Mountville.

The Emergency Manager reported Sleepy Hollow Road at Brownsville Road was closed due to water over the roadway. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Spalding County Emergency Manager reported several trees blown down across the county from Tri County Road near Digby, across Griffin and Experiment to Orchard Hill and Towalaga.

The Meriwether County 911 center reported a few trees blown down near Highway 109 and Harman Road.

The Webster County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and a few power lines blown down across the entire county from the Seminole area across Preston, Weston, Dumas, Centerpoint and Leveretts.

The Sumter County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and a few power lines blown down across the entire county from Friendship to Maddix, Americus, Leslie, Cobb and Methvins.

The Emergency Manager reported a road washed out near Line Creek Road and Blanton Mill Road due to high water on the Flint River and Flat Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water from Mud Creek was covering Honeysuckle Lane. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water from Lick Log Creek covering Garmon Road and Hunters Mill Drive. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water from Mud Creek covering the roadway near the intersection of Mudd Creek Road and McGarity Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.