Hail and Damaging Winds in Georgia, July 30, 2024

Name: Hail and Damaging Winds in Georgia, July 30, 2024
Start: 2024-07-30T15:50
End: 2024-07-30T22:37
Location: Georgia

July 30, 2024 · NWS FFC · 92 events in 21 counties and zones

An MCS out of the north produced widespread thunderstorms winds damage from North GA down between Columbus and Macon. One of the downed trees fell on a car, sadly resulting in 1 fatality.

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The toll

Deaths: 1
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $156,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 92

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS FFC wrote it up.

An MCS out of the north produced widespread thunderstorms winds damage from North GA down between Columbus and Macon. One of the downed trees fell on a car, sadly resulting in 1 fatality.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Atlanta, GA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 30, 1:53 PM EST, 1 hour 57 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 30, 1:53 PM EST, 1 hour 57 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
253 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

...Morning Area Forecast Discussion...

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Wednesday)
Issued at 244 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms will continue to develop over the
coming hours now that cloud coverage has cleared enough to allow
heating. Current thunderstorms are riding a boundary set up this
morning generally along I-20.

Ridging pattern over the central CONUS continues to deliver NW flow.
Classic GA NW flow pattern is supportive of MCS maintenance well
into the Southeast. Models continue to struggle to resolve
convection due to cold pool support and outflow boundary influence
on convection. PoPs remain indicative of scattered convection,
however more widespread thunderstorms could be possible with each
wave rounding the ridge. The next wave is currently over Kentucky,
and should make its way to GA in the late overnight and early
morning hours. Convection potential remains uncertain and highly
dependent on the strength of the cold pool. Should a significant
cold pool form, thunderstorms may move much further into the
forecast area sooner than currently indicated. PoPs overnight remain
very low across North GA to indicate uncertainty. Hazards which may
develop, though remain unlikely at this time, include damaging
winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning.

Moving into tomorrow, thunderstorms activity will again be dependent
on overnight convection and early morning cloud coverage. Models
continue to want to clear out skies tomorrow morning, though
previous days of similar conditions tell us this is likely not
realistic. Convection may be suppressed to after 2pm tomorrow,
however further thunderstorm complex development remains possible.

Temperatures over the coming days will be hot and humid. Highs will
be in the mid to upper 90s for much of GA, but particularly in
Eastern and Central GA. Dewpoints continue to sit in the 70s, so
heat indices are expected to climb to 105+ tomorrow and Thursday.
Thursday may see some areas approach heat indices of 110. Heat
advisories have been issued for this afternoon and tomorrow
afternoon.

SM

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday morning through next Monday)
Issued at 244 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

No major changes made to the extended forecast. North and central
Georgia will be positioned on the "dirty" side of an upper-level
ridge positioned over the western half or so of the CONUS through
the period. So...in addition to diurnally- driven showers and
storms almost every day, the synoptic pattern will be favorable
for MCSs tracking southeastward along the eastern periphery of the
ridge. Upscale growth of convection to multi-cell clusters or
MCSs will pose a threat of damaging wind gusts and hail.
Otherwise, afternoon/evening pulse (pop-up) showers and storms
will pose the typical summertime convection hazards of frequent
cloud-to-ground lightning and locally heavy rainfall. The QPF for
the period generally calls for 0.5" or less, but any storms that
are strong to severe and are efficient rainfall- producers (2+
inches per hour amid an environment with 1.75" to 2" of PWAT)
could result in localized rainfall totals of several inches and
flash flooding.

A mostly to partly sunny sky and isolated to scattered coverage
of showers and storms (rather than numerous to widespread) will
support highs in the 90s to around 100 degrees through Saturday.
Thursday and Friday look to be the most oppressive days with
widespread heat index values of 105-109 degrees, with 105 degrees
being the Heat Advisory threshold. Portions of eastern and central
Georgia could have heat index values of 110-112 degrees, so an
Excessive Heat Watch could be on the table at the midweek point.
All this to say that confidence in additional heat product
issuances later this week continues to increase.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) confidence in tropical
cyclone formation in the next 7 days is increasing (an increase
from 40% to 60%) across an area encompassing the Greater Antilles,
the Bahamas, and all of Florida except the Panhandle.

Martin/01

01

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 136 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible through much of
the afternoon. Otherwise conditions VFR to MVFR for much of the
region. SHRA to TSRA chances low tonight into the morning across
North GA, not currently expected to impact South of I20 though the
possibility exists. Cigs tomorrow morning may drop near 12z to
SCT012. Patchy fog may also be possible north of the metro. Winds
00000KT to VRB03KT transition to 27004KT through the day
tomorrow. Thunderstorm chances once again return tomorrow
afternoon.

//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...
Low confidence tsra/shra potential overnight.
Low confidence cigs tomorrow morning.
Medium confidence all other elements.

SM

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          93  72  97  74 /  30  20  20  10
Atlanta         92  75  95  76 /  30  20  20  10
Blairsville     86  67  89  69 /  50  30  40  10
Cartersville    93  73  95  75 /  40  20  30  10
Columbus        95  76  98  77 /  40  20  20  10
Gainesville     90  73  94  75 /  40  20  30  10
Macon           94  75  96  75 /  30  30  20  10
Rome            93  73  95  75 /  40  20  30  10
Peachtree City  93  74  95  75 /  40  20  20  10
Vidalia         94  75  96  77 /  30  30  30  10

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday for GAZ024-025-
027-035>039-046>051-056>062-066>076-078>086-089>098-102>113.

Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for GAZ036>039-049>051-
058>062-069>076-079>086-089>098-102>113.

&&

SHORT TERM...SM
LONG TERM....01
AVIATION...SM

Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 30, 1:47 PM EST, 2 hours 3 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
247 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

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247 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North and Central Georgia.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight...

Scattered thunderstorms will continue this afternoon and overnight.
A few may become strong to severe with damaging winds, in
addition to frequent lightning and heavy rainfall. Localized flash
flooding will be possible, especially across portions of north
Georgia.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of central and eastern
Georgia through 8 PM this evening due to hot temperatures and
high humidity.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday...

Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon and evening, are
expected each day through Monday. A few storms each day could
become strong to severe, capable of producing frequent lightning,
gusty to damaging winds, and heavy rainfall with localized flash
flooding.

Heat index values are forecasted to be 100 to 110 degrees across
much of north and central Georgia, with the exception of the
mountains, Wednesday through Sunday. A heat advisory has been
issued for tomorrow for portions of central and east Georgia from
11 AM through 8 PM.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 30, 2:36 PM EST, 1 hour 14 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
336 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0803 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NNW Carrollton        33.61N 85.09W
07/29/2024                   Carroll            GA   Emergency Mngr

            Tree down on road at intersection of Beulah
            Church Road and Old Breman Road.

&&

Local storm report, Jul 30, 3:07 PM EST, 43 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
407 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0803 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NW Mount Zion         33.65N 85.21W
07/29/2024                   Carroll            GA   Emergency Mngr

            Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2
            NW Mount Zion. Tree down on road near the
            intersection of HWY 16 and Harper Lane.

&&

Local storm report, Jul 30, 3:15 PM EST, 35 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
415 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0749 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Temple                  33.74N 85.03W
07/29/2024                   Carroll            GA   Emergency Mngr

            Three trees reported down on roadways in
            Temple city limits.

&&

Local storm report, Jul 30, 3:16 PM EST, 34 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
416 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0803 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Carrollton              33.58N 85.08W
07/29/2024                   Carroll            GA   Emergency Mngr

            5 trees down on roadways in Carollton city
            limits.

&&

Local storm report, Jul 30, 3:17 PM EST, 33 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
417 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0758 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Villa Rica              33.73N 84.92W
07/29/2024                   Carroll            GA   Emergency Mngr

            5 trees down on roadways in Villa Rica city
            limits.

&&

Local storm report, Jul 30, 3:19 PM EST, 31 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
419 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0803 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 WSW Carrollton        33.56N 85.13W
07/29/2024                   Carroll            GA   Emergency Mngr

            Tree down at West HWY 166 and Sunrise
            Circle.

&&

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Event by event

91 thunderstorm wind, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Whitfield

When: July 30, 3:50 PM EST to 3:52 PM EST
Where: Whitfield County, 0.4 mi SSW of Dalton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.765, -84.953

Tree on home on 600 block of Hannah Court .

Thunderstorm Wind, Whitfield

When: July 30, 5:22 PM EST to 5:24 PM EST
Where: Whitfield County, 0.9 mi WNW of Parrett Crossing
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.973, -84.966

Tree down at Apison road and Parrott Road .

Thunderstorm Wind, Fannin

When: July 30, 5:32 PM EST to 5:34 PM EST
Where: Fannin County, 1 mi N of Mc Cullough
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.984, -84.218

Multiple trees down around the Mineral Bluff area in northern Fannin county. this was along Mount Pleasant Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fannin

When: July 30, 5:35 PM EST to 5:37 PM EST
Where: Fannin County, 0.7 mi NE of Mc Caysville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.986, -84.360

Two trees down near intersection of River Road and Toccoa Ave in Mccaysville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Union

When: July 30, 5:35 PM EST to 5:37 PM EST
Where: Union County, 0.63 mi NNE of Lance Mill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.958, -84.125

A power pole was snapped on Jonica Gap Rd at Loving Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fannin

When: July 30, 5:40 PM EST to 5:42 PM EST
Where: Fannin County, 1.84 mi ESE of Chestnut Gap
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.890, -84.370

Two trees down along Tennis Court Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fannin

When: July 30, 5:40 PM EST to 5:42 PM EST
Where: Fannin County, 1.57 mi ENE of Union
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.959, -84.295

Two trees down along Salem Road near Humphrey Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Union

When: July 30, 5:40 PM EST to 5:42 PM EST
Where: Union County, 2.25 mi WNW of Ebenezer
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.959, -84.018

A tree was downed on Ivylog Drive near Hideaway Hills Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Murray

When: July 30, 5:45 PM EST to 5:47 PM EST
Where: Murray County, 1.6 mi NW of Hasslers Mill
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.819, -84.696

Tree on roadway at Old CCC Camp Road and Crandall Ellijay Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Union

When: July 30, 5:45 PM EST to 5:47 PM EST
Where: Union County, 0.98 mi NNW of Bethlehem
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.913, -84.078

A tree was downed on Lake Cove Lodge Rd at Dixie Dr.

Hail, Whitfield

When: July 30, 5:46 PM EST to 5:48 PM EST
Where: Whitfield County, 1.76 mi NNE of Gordon Spgs
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.853, -84.956

Quarter sized hail reported at Woodridge Lane and Bethany Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Whitfield

When: July 30, 5:51 PM EST to 5:53 PM EST
Where: Whitfield County, 1.52 mi SSE of Dawnville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.799, -84.863

Large tree on home at Miller Drive and Morning Dove Way.

Thunderstorm Wind, Union

When: July 30, 5:55 PM EST to 5:57 PM EST
Where: Union County, 2.15 mi SSE of Blairsville
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.840, -83.940

A tree was downed on Rich Gap Rd between Owl Creek Rd and Lower Owltown Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gilmer

When: July 30, 5:55 PM EST to 5:57 PM EST
Where: Gilmer County, 1.27 mi SW of Santaluca
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.767, -84.446

Trees down along Boardtown Road .

Thunderstorm Wind, Murray

When: July 30, 6:00 PM EST to 6:02 PM EST
Where: Murray County, 1.36 mi WSW of Chatsworth
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.763, -84.792

Tree down at hwy 52 alt and Sitton Road .

Thunderstorm Wind, Gilmer

When: July 30, 6:00 PM EST to 6:02 PM EST
Where: Gilmer County, 1.14 mi W of Town Creek
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.580, -84.550

Trees down along Round Top Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Union

When: July 30, 6:03 PM EST to 6:05 PM EST
Where: Union County, 1.82 mi WSW of Choestoe
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.773, -83.911

A tree fell and partially blocked Gainesville Hwy at Cindy Cove Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gordon

When: July 30, 6:17 PM EST to 6:19 PM EST
Where: Gordon County, 0.57 mi NNW of Calhoun
Measured: 4 kt (5 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.488, -84.934

Multiple reports of trees down along Linda Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gordon

When: July 30, 6:24 PM EST to 6:26 PM EST
Where: Gordon County, 1.34 mi W of Decora
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.448, -84.974

Two trees down along Oak Grove Road SW .

Thunderstorm Wind, Dawson

When: July 30, 6:25 PM EST to 6:27 PM EST
Where: Dawson County, 3.08 mi NE of Afton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.530, -84.190

Trees down along Little Mountain Road. Additional trees down along Wesley Chapel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pickens

When: July 30, 6:29 PM EST to 6:31 PM EST
Where: Pickens County, 1.14 mi E of Hinton
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 34.480, -84.560

Tree down at hwy 53 and Arrowhead Way .

Thunderstorm Wind, Chattooga

When: July 30, 6:30 PM EST to 6:32 PM EST
Where: Chattooga County, 1.49 mi NNE of Welcome Hill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.590, -85.310

Two trees down near intersection of ridgeway drive and chattooga line road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chattooga

When: July 30, 6:30 PM EST to 6:32 PM EST
Where: Chattooga County, 1.49 mi NNW of Welcome Hill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.590, -85.330

Two trees down across Long Hollow Road blocking all lanes of traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lumpkin

When: July 30, 6:35 PM EST to 6:37 PM EST
Where: Lumpkin County, 0.9 mi NW of Halfway
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.480, -83.910

Trees down along Pony Lake Road .

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: July 30, 6:35 PM EST to 6:37 PM EST
Where: Cherokee County, Waleska
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.320, -84.550

Tree down on roadway on Grady Street near Old RM Moore School.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bartow

When: July 30, 6:39 PM EST to 6:41 PM EST
Where: Bartow County, 1.17 mi SE of Cassville
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.236, -84.838

Tree down on power lines along Rudy York Road NW.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bartow

When: July 30, 6:40 PM EST to 6:42 PM EST
Where: Bartow County, 1.79 mi SW of Kingston
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.210, -84.970

Two trees and power lines down near intersection of hwy 411 and Reynolds Bridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chattooga

When: July 30, 6:45 PM EST to 6:47 PM EST
Where: Chattooga County, 0.25 mi E of Fairview
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.480, -85.366

Tree partially down on a home along Roberts Street. Power lines also down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: July 30, 6:45 PM EST to 6:47 PM EST
Where: Cherokee County, 0.69 mi N of Ball Ground
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.340, -84.380

Multiple trees down in the ball ground area .

Thunderstorm Wind, Dawson

When: July 30, 6:47 PM EST to 6:49 PM EST
Where: Dawson County, 2.4 mi NW of Hubbardsville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 34.392, -84.262

Multiple trees down along Kellie Bridge Road between Cowart Road and Love Lady Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: July 30, 6:47 PM EST to 6:49 PM EST
Where: Cherokee County, 0.57 mi E of Ball Ground
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.330, -84.370

Tree down at Gilmer Ferry and Gazaway Lane .

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: July 30, 6:47 PM EST to 6:49 PM EST
Where: Cherokee County, 3.7 mi W of Mica
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.373, -84.335

Tree down at Reavus Mountain Road and Cherokee Gold Rrail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: July 30, 6:47 PM EST to 6:49 PM EST
Where: Cherokee County, 0.9 mi SW of North Canton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.240, -84.490

Multiple trees down in the canton area .

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: July 30, 6:47 PM EST to 6:49 PM EST
Where: Cherokee County, 0.85 mi ENE of South Canton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.225, -84.466

A tree was downed onto a home in the 3000 block of Cherokee Overlook Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Whitfield

When: July 30, 6:49 PM EST to 6:51 PM EST
Where: Whitfield County, 0.57 mi W of Dalton
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $13,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.770, -84.960

At least 13 trees reported down across Dalton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: July 30, 6:50 PM EST to 6:52 PM EST
Where: Cherokee County, 0.78 mi NNE of Victoria
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.161, -84.596

A tree was downed onto a structure in the 1400 block of Towne Harbor Passage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Whitfield

When: July 30, 6:51 PM EST to 6:53 PM EST
Where: Whitfield County, 1.5 mi SSE of Dalton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.749, -84.944

Tree down at Riverbend Road and Henton Road .

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When: July 30, 6:52 PM EST to 6:54 PM EST
Where: Floyd County, 0.61 mi SE of Pinson
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.363, -85.063

Tree down along Gaines Loop Road NE .

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: July 30, 6:52 PM EST to 6:54 PM EST
Where: Cherokee County, 2.73 mi S of Hickory Flat
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.141, -84.424

Tree down on vehicle along Vaughn Road, 0.2 miles south of Millstone Way.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: July 30, 6:52 PM EST to 6:54 PM EST
Where: Cherokee County, 1.34 mi ENE of Woodstock
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.110, -84.500

A tree was downed onto a structure in the 100 block of Hideaway Village Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bartow

When: July 30, 6:55 PM EST to 6:57 PM EST
Where: Bartow County, 1.34 mi WSW of Emerson
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.120, -84.770

Trees and power lines down near intersection of Old Alabama Rd SE and Red Top Circle SE.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hall

When: July 30, 6:55 PM EST to 6:57 PM EST
Where: Hall County, 1.23 mi SW of Oakwood
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.218, -83.896

Tree down at Chamblee Road and W White Road .

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When: July 30, 6:58 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where: Floyd County, 3.25 mi SSE of Hermitage
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.280, -85.040

Tree down at Wiseman Road and Mcclain Road .

Thunderstorm Wind, Hall

When: July 30, 6:58 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where: Hall County, 2.33 mi SSE of White Sulphur
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.317, -83.760

Tree down at Old Cornelia Highway and Joe Chandler Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hall

When: July 30, 6:58 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where: Hall County, 2.07 mi S of Chicopee
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.220, -83.830

Tree down at Poplar Springs Church Road and Poplar Springs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Paulding

When: July 30, 7:00 PM EST to 7:02 PM EST
Where: Paulding County, 1.57 mi S of Union
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.807, -84.981

Trees and power lines were downed on S D Hicks Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Paulding

When: July 30, 7:00 PM EST to 7:02 PM EST
Where: Paulding County, 0.69 mi N of Union
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.840, -84.980

A tree fell into the roadway on highway 101 northbound at Buchanan Hwy.

Thunderstorm Wind, Paulding

When: July 30, 7:05 PM EST to 7:07 PM EST
Where: Paulding County, 1.02 mi ESE of Forrister
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.946, -84.813

A tree fell onto a house in the 200 block of Oak Leaf Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 30, 7:05 PM EST to 7:07 PM EST
Where: De Kalb County, 1.06 mi ESE of Rehoboth
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.812, -84.185

A tree was downed in the 4900 block of Central Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Paulding

When: July 30, 7:10 PM EST to 7:12 PM EST
Where: Paulding County, 0.31 mi W of Powder Mill
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.929, -84.725

A tree fell onto power lines on Mill Gate Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Paulding

When: July 30, 7:10 PM EST to 7:12 PM EST
Where: Paulding County, 1.15 mi W of Hiram
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.870, -84.770

A tree fell across Gray Drive at the intersection of Nebo Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 30, 7:15 PM EST to 7:17 PM EST
Where: De Kalb County, 1.86 mi ENE of Panthersville
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.710, -84.240

A tree was reported down in the 3600 block of Rainbow Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 30, 7:15 PM EST to 7:17 PM EST
Where: De Kalb County, 1.12 mi NW of Doraville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.910, -84.295

A tree was downed in the 4000 block of N Shallowford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 30, 7:15 PM EST to 7:17 PM EST
Where: De Kalb County, 0.95 mi W of Dunwoody
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.952, -84.346

A tree was reported down in the 1000 block of Redfield Terrace.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 30, 7:16 PM EST to 7:18 PM EST
Where: De Kalb County, North Atlanta
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.900, -84.330

A tree was reported down in the 3000 block of Ashford Dunwoody Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 30, 7:22 PM EST to 7:24 PM EST
Where: De Kalb County, 0.12 mi E of Dunwoody
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.950, -84.328

Tree down at Vernon Ridge Court and Vernon Ridge Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 30, 7:25 PM EST to 7:27 PM EST
Where: De Kalb County, 0.98 mi SSE of North Druid Hills
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.816, -84.296

A tree was downed near the intersection of Spring Creek Road and Creekwood Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 30, 7:25 PM EST to 7:27 PM EST
Where: De Kalb County, 2.08 mi NE of North Druid Hills
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.849, -84.272

A tree was downed in the 2000 block of Galahad Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: July 30, 7:25 PM EST to 7:27 PM EST
Where: Douglas County, 0.8 mi NW of Midway
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.757, -84.711

A tree was downed on Clearview Drive .

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 30, 7:30 PM EST to 7:32 PM EST
Where: De Kalb County, 0.87 mi NNE of Belt Jct
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.832, -84.325

A tree was reported down on Childerlee Ln NE.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: July 30, 7:30 PM EST to 7:32 PM EST
Where: Douglas County, 2.14 mi SSE of Midway
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.721, -84.688

A tree was downed in the 3000 block of Pope Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: July 30, 7:30 PM EST to 7:32 PM EST
Where: Douglas County, 1.5 mi SSE of Douglasville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.730, -84.740

Utility lines were reported down in the 6300 block of Douglas Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 30, 7:32 PM EST to 7:34 PM EST
Where: De Kalb County, 0.68 mi SW of North Decatur
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.764, -84.240

A tree was downed on Longshore Cove .

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 30, 7:32 PM EST to 7:34 PM EST
Where: De Kalb County, 1.12 mi WSW of Gresham Park
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.715, -84.318

A tree was downed along Brannen Rd SE .

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 30, 7:35 PM EST to 7:37 PM EST
Where: De Kalb County, 1.56 mi WNW of Toco Hills
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.807, -84.296

Tree down at Willivee Place and Willivee Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: July 30, 7:35 PM EST to 7:37 PM EST
Where: Douglas County, 2.46 mi NNW of Chapel Hill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.712, -84.740

A tree was reported down on Reynolds Road at Mansfield Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: July 30, 7:35 PM EST to 7:37 PM EST
Where: Douglas County, 0.9 mi NE of Chapel Hill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.690, -84.710

A tree and power lines were downed in the 4100 Block of Anneewakee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: July 30, 7:35 PM EST to 7:37 PM EST
Where: Douglas County, 3.36 mi SE of Midway
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.712, -84.663

A tree was downed near the intersection of Fairburn Rd and Anneewakee Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: July 30, 7:38 PM EST to 7:40 PM EST
Where: Douglas County, 0.31 mi ENE of Bill Arp
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.672, -84.795

A tree was downed on West Lake Way near the intersection of Gray Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: July 30, 7:40 PM EST to 7:42 PM EST
Where: Douglas County, 0.66 mi SW of Big A
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.644, -84.788

A tree was downed on Big A Road at Fouts Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: July 30, 7:40 PM EST to 7:42 PM EST
Where: Douglas County, 1.43 mi SSW of Chapel Hill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.662, -84.732

A tree and power lines were downed in the 5000 block of W Chapel Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Douglas

When: July 30, 7:40 PM EST to 7:42 PM EST
Where: Douglas County, 2.09 mi SE of Chapel Hill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.662, -84.691

A tree was downed near the intersection of hwy 166 at Tuscany Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fulton

When: July 30, 7:40 PM EST to 7:42 PM EST
Where: Fulton County, 1.28 mi WNW of (Atl)atlanta Intl Ar
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.658, -84.450

Utility lines were downed at John Calvin Avenue at Hemphill Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When: July 30, 7:50 PM EST to 7:52 PM EST
Where: Fayette County, 1.5 mi NNE of Lees Mill
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.520, -84.520

Utility lines were downed in the 200 block of Rivers Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When: July 30, 7:50 PM EST to 7:52 PM EST
Where: Fayette County, 3.1 mi NW of Kenwood
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.550, -84.470

Utility wires were downed on Westbridge Rd near Old Jonesboro Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When: July 30, 7:55 PM EST to 7:57 PM EST
Where: Fayette County, 2.24 mi SW of Kenwood
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.501, -84.461

Wires were downed on Magmar Lane .

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When: July 30, 7:59 PM EST to 8:01 PM EST
Where: Fayette County, 3.06 mi SW of Kenwood
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.494, -84.473

Several trees down on powerlines at Brogdon and New Hope Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When: July 30, 8:00 PM EST to 8:02 PM EST
Where: Fayette County, 1.8 mi SW of Woolsey
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.350, -84.440

Wires were downed in the 100 block of Chappell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When: July 30, 8:00 PM EST to 8:02 PM EST
Where: Fayette County, 0.69 mi S of Fayetteville
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.440, -84.450

A tree fell and blocked Williamsburg Way .

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When: July 30, 8:05 PM EST to 8:07 PM EST
Where: Fayette County, 1.34 mi NNW of Tyrone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.489, -84.606

Wires were downed near the intersection of Lincoln Rd and Palmetto Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When: July 30, 8:15 PM EST to 8:17 PM EST
Where: Spalding County, Birdie
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.320, -84.350

A tree was downed in the 2000 block of Birdie Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When: July 30, 8:15 PM EST to 8:17 PM EST
Where: Spalding County, 0.93 mi NW of Birdie
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.329, -84.362

A tree fell across Mud Bridge Road .

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When: July 30, 8:20 PM EST to 8:22 PM EST
Where: Fayette County, 1.35 mi ENE of Brooks
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.290, -84.450

A tree fell onto a vehicle and a structure in the 100 block of W Mcintosh Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When: July 30, 8:20 PM EST to 8:22 PM EST
Where: Spalding County, 2.23 mi E of Caruso
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.335, -84.242

Power lines were reported down on Hall Road .

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When: July 30, 8:20 PM EST to 8:22 PM EST
Where: Spalding County, 1.33 mi NNW of Esmond
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.289, -84.335

Power lines were downed on Edwards Road .

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When: July 30, 8:20 PM EST to 8:22 PM EST
Where: Spalding County, 1.86 mi WNW of Towalaga
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.330, -84.230

A tree fell onto a home on W Teamon Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When: July 30, 8:20 PM EST to 8:22 PM EST
Where: Spalding County, 1.26 mi NE of Valdo
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.284, -84.356

A tree was downed on Bent Creek Drive .

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When: July 30, 8:25 PM EST to 8:27 PM EST
Where: Spalding County, 1.5 mi SSE of Towalaga
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.300, -84.190

A tree fell onto a home in the 1700 block of North Mcdonough Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When: July 30, 8:30 PM EST to 8:32 PM EST
Where: Spalding County, 0.66 mi S of Experiment
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.261, -84.279

A tree fell across the roadway in the 900 block of W Quilly Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Spalding

When: July 30, 8:30 PM EST to 8:32 PM EST
Where: Spalding County, 1.73 mi W of Walker Mill
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.275, -84.200

A tree was reported down in the 1100 block of Old Sapelo Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: July 30, 10:23 PM EST to 10:25 PM EST
Where: Harris County, 2.78 mi SW of Shiloh
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.796, -84.738

Tree downed just north of Oak Mountain Rd .

Thunderstorm Wind, Harris

When: July 30, 10:35 PM EST to 10:37 PM EST
Where: Harris County, 1.35 mi ENE of Turntime Crossroads
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.690, -84.760

Large tree downed on the north side of Waverly Hall around GA 208.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

Event	Date	Age	Sex	Where	Kind
Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee	2024-07-30			Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Georgia in 2024 Every state in 2024 This day in weather history Warnings in Georgia, July 2024

Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1203735, 1203734, 1203742, 1203739, 1203751, 1203740, 1203741, 1203757, 1203744, 1203750, 1203733, 1203736, 1203752, 1204384, 1203743, 1204385, 1203754, 1203915, 1203914, 1203929, 1203931, 1203909, 1203910, 1203930, 1203937, 1203924, 1203923, 1203911, 1203938, 1203927, 1203935, 1203936, 1203939, 1203942, 1203737, 1203943, 1203738, 1203913, 1203940, 1203944, and more.