Severe thunderstorms, trees down around metro Atlanta-area

Tree falls on LaGrange home during severe storms

Some metro Atlanta residents spent their Sunday cleaning up downed trees after those power storms we saw. One tree fell right onto a home in LaGrange.

LAGRANGE, Ga. - Severe storms moved through North Georgia on Sunday, leaving behind some damage.

Threats of storms with winds gusting up to 60 mph, hail, and heavy rains tore through the area.

What we know:

Storm-related damage was seen across parts of the metro, including the Virginia-Highland neighborhood, where downed trees blocked roads. In DeKalb County, a tree fell on a home on Bouldercrest Road.

According to the Troup County Emergency Management Agency, dozens of trees fell across the area, but the damage to the Colonial Court home was the most severe reported.

In LaGrange, one tree came crashing down on a home along Colonial Court, punching a hole through the roof directly above the master bedroom. The homeowner, who was downstairs when the storm hit around 9 a.m. , said he didn’t realize the extent of the damage until he saw rain pouring into the house. Water damage has since spread across multiple floors.

What they're saying:

"I was downstairs as the storm came through," he said. "The power went out, and I didn’t realize my home was damaged until I saw rain falling inside."

Neighbor Bob Evans said he watched the storm unfold from his front door.

"I don't know what but it was the most I've ever seen the trees dip over," Evans said. "It came on within minutes it seemed like, and it was hailing and wind blowing."

He initially thought the house had been spared.

"It looked like, oh man, he lucked out, it just skirted his house," Evans said. "But after they got all the limbs off, there’s a lot more damage to it."

Photos shared by the homeowner show the destruction inside the bedroom.

"You couldn't hear anything other than the wind—it was like a freight train," Evans said. "I didn’t see any swirls or anything—I wouldn't call it a tornado—but it sounded like what people describe a tornado as."

Severe storms leave behind damage

Turning now to the weather, metro Atlanta saw several trees down after powerful storms moved through early Sunday morning. One fell onto a home in LaGrange. Luckily everyone there is OK.

"After I saw that, I went around and was checking on my trees," Evans said. "Because we’ve had the same guys come and remove trees just for the same reason."

The LaGrange homeowner is temporarily staying with family until repairs can be made. Neighbors expressed relief that no one was injured.

"Glad it didn’t do any more damage," Evans added.

Crews worked into the late afternoon to remove the tree, taking advantage of a break in the steady rainfall. Neighbors said the area had seen rain throughout the day but conditions briefly improved, allowing for cleanup efforts to begin.

Despite the damage, no injuries were reported.