2017: The year of wild weather in Georgia

ATLANTA — It was wild year of weather. Can you remember?

Georgia experienced almost every single aspect of weather in 2017: Rain, storms, hail, floods, heat, cold, snow, ice, tropical storms and even a hurricane.

Here's a look back at what you experienced throughout the year:

We started 2017 with... snow and ice! The winter weather was widespread across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. Nearly 80 counties were declared a state of emergency by Gov. Nathan Deal. The ice caused power lines to fall and many homes were without power for days.

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January also saw severe storms that spawned deadly tornadoes. At least 14 people died from the tornadoes in south Georgia. Deal declared a state of emergency for seven of the storm-stricken counties.

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In March, golf ball-sized hail fell from the sky during a storm in parts of metro Atlanta. In Gordon County, the hail caused damage to people's homes and cars. Viewers sent Channel 2 Action News pictures of smashed car windows due to the hail.

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In April, severe storms caused widespread damage across metro Atlanta. There were some reports of up to 6 inches in some areas that caused flooding. Some people even had to be rescued from the floodwaters. Numerous trees were also brought down and crashed into homes.

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In September, Tropical Storm Irma swept into Georgia, causing damage across the area. Schools were forced to close and roads were blocked. The storm brought high wind gusts and massive power outages. Many homes were without power for days. At least one person was killed in Sandy Springs when a tree crashed into his home.

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In December, the wild year of weather couldn't end without snow. The unusual fall snow came on Friday, Dec. 8. Many school districts closed or released early as the snow arrived. Some areas received up to 6 inches of snow, but much of metro Atlanta had at least an inch. Thousands of flights were canceled in and out of Atlanta, and power outages were reported in the tens of thousands.

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Drought conditions greatly improved in 2017. The year prior was one of the driest periods in Georgia. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Katie Walls tracked the levels at Lake Lanier where in 2017, she saw that levels increased more than 5 feet from 2016. It was still 5.7 feet below normal but it was an improvement.

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