Flash Flooding and Flooding in Georgia, July 25, 2001

Extremely heavy rain, aided by moisture from a weak tropical low pressure system, fell in Athens much of the morning, with light to moderate rain continuing throughout the afternoon and evening. By the end of the day, 6.22 inches of rain had fallen in Athens, making it the wettest July day in at least 70 years and the third wettest day for the entire year in at least 70 years. This daily rainfall also helped to bring the month to one of the wettest July's on record as well. By the end of the month, 10.38 inches of rain had fallen, exceeding only July of 1964 with 10.53 inches and July 1959 with 10.39 inches. The all time monthly maximum rainfall for Athens is 14.98, which occurred in December 1948.

The Cartersville Daily Tribune News reported that four homes were set on fire when lightning struck nearby power lines. In two of the homes, the fire was contained before the fire department arrived. In the other two, damage was classified as minor.

The Bartow county Emergency Manager, as well as the local Cartersville Daily Tribune News, reported that anywhere from three to six inches of rain fell in a two to four hour period across the eastern and northeastern parts of Bartow county from Cartersville to Pine Log. Extensive flash flooding resulted, some of the worst flooding in the county's history. Sixteen homes and three mobile homes were flooded and had to be evacuated. Thirty-nine people had to be rescued from homes by boat. Most of the flooding took place in the Pine Log and White areas of northeast Bartow county as the Little Pine Log Creek overflowed. On Nally Road, just west of Pine Log, near the confluence of the Little Pine Log Creek and the Gum Springs Creek, three chicken houses were inundated with water. One of the chicken houses was a total loss and resulted in the loss of 20,000 broiler chickens. Other property at the farm was also damaged by flood waters including a barn and two more houses. Several streets were flooded in Whiteand Pine Log. U.S. Highway 411 was under water at Stamp Creek Road and had to be closed. Local residents reported that this was the first time they had seen this happen in history. In Cartersville, flooding was less severe, but two to three inch rain totals in a two to three hour period resulted in some street flooding and flooding of two businesses.

The Clarke county 911 center reported that extremely heavy rain resulted in flooding of some roads, streets and low lying areas. Over six inches of rain fell during the day, making it the third wettest day in at least 70 years.

The Gwinnett county 911 center reported that there was minor flooding on several roads.

The Barrow county 911 center reported that there was minor flooding on several roads.

The Oconee county 911 center reported that there was minor flooding on several roads.

The Gordon county 911 center reported that there was minor flooding on several roads.

The Dalton Daily Citizen, and other local newspapers, reported that extensive flooding was caused by up to 3 inches of rain in less than 2 hours. Flooding caused damage to businesses and residences alike. Damages to businesses were concentrated in Chatsworth, where up to twelve stores were flooded in the Murray Plaza Shopping Center. Water was reported to have been 6 inches deep in most of these businesses. Several homes were also flooded in Chatsworth, Eton, and scattered in other areas of the county, especially near the Tennessee border. Ten people had to be evacuated from a flooded mobile home park near the Tennessee border.