Flash Flooding and Flooding in Georgia, September 20 to 23, 2009

The Lumpkin County Emergency Management Director, the county 911 center, and the public all observed flash flooding in several areas of the county. Several roads were washed out from several hours of repeated heavy rainfall. Widespread minor flooding was observed along Woody and Yahoola Creeks flooding adjacent fields and pasture lands. A person had to be evacuated from their home near the Chestatee River. A mudslide occurred along Corinth Church Road. Fortunately, no injuries were observed and damage was confined to minor debris removal.

The Union County 911 Center reported flash flooding along Wolf Creek, approximately three miles of Vogel State Park. The creek flooded portions of Wolf Pen Gap Road and Virginia Drive. Only minor damage occurred, mainly in the form of debris removal.

The Lumpkin County Emergency Management Director reported that general flooding continued across the county following earlier flash flooding. One home along the Chestatee River suffered minor damage from high water. Many creeks and streams across the county were out of their banks. Several roads remained under water as well, but no additional major flooding problems were reported.

The Union County Emergency Management Director reported that general flooding continued across the county following earlier flash flooding. While some roads remained under water, no additional damage was reported.

The Catoosa County Emergency Management Director reported flash flooding across the northern half of the county, especially in the Lakeview area. Two people had to be rescued by boat from their homes as creeks rapidly rose out of their banks in the area. Several apartments were flooded and sustained significant damage. A number of cars were submerged in flood waters as well. However, no injuries or deaths were reported from flash flooding in this county. Monetary damage was mostly in the form of flooded apartments, homes, and vehicles.

Walker county emergency management personnel reported flash flooding across the northern half of the county. The first floor of the Battlewood Apartments in Fort Oglethorpe were flooded, resulting in evacuations of several residents. Several roads were flooded and closed as creeks rose several feet out of their banks. Monetary damage in the county was primarily a result of damaged roads, bridges, and culverts.

Catoosa county emergency management personnel reported that extensive flooding was observed across much of the county as repeated thunderstorms with heavy rain tracked across the area for several hours. Many roads became flooded and impassable and suffered considerable damage. A number of home and apartments were flooded, especially in the Fort Oglethorpe and Midway areas. Schools were closed for at least two days because of many impassable roads. Monetary property damage during this time frame was estimated to be $340,000.

Walker county emergency management personnel reported that significant flooding impacted parts of Walker county for the second time within a 12-hour period as repeated rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rain tracked across the area from southwest to northeast. Many roads, homes, and apartments were flooded and sustained significant damage during this time frame. The worst flooding occurred in the Chickamauga and Rossville area and from LaFayette to Mt. Carmel. Many roads were closed and impassable. Schools in much of the county were closed for at least two days. Monetary damage to roads, homes, and apartments during this time frame was estimated to be in excess of $1 million.

Numerous emergency management sources, as well as local law enforcement, newspapers, broadcast media, and National Weather Service surveys confirmed that record and catastrophic flash flooding began across Douglas county during this time frame. Repeated rounds of thunderstorms with heavy rain tracked from southwest to northeast. Flash flooding was observed in most parts of the county during this time frame. Up to six inches of rain fell in this area on already saturated ground. Rain continued overnight beyond this time frame, with some parts of the county receiving nearly 22 inches by the afternoon of the 21st. Hundreds of homes and businesses were impacted before the flooding subsided, many totally destroyed. Dozens of roads and bridges were were washed out as well, including some major roads such as Georgia Highway 166. Some roads, including Georgia Highway 166 will be closed for up to a year while washed out bridges are repaired. In addition, Douglas county suffered six flash flood deaths during this event, the most of any county from the historical floods in late September 2009. Flash flood deaths are documented as follows. The first flash flood death occurred at 1030 pm EDT when a 44-year old female was attempting to cross Mobley Creek at Banks Mill Road and was swept away in her Jeep Liberty. The second flash flood death occurred at 1100 pm EDT when a 29-year old male was swept way in his sport utility vehicle while attempting to cross Pool Creek at Poole Mill Road. The third flash flood death was that of a 26-year old female who also was attempting to cross Mobley Creek at Banks Mill Road. The fourth flash flood death was that of a 27-year old male attempting to cross Town Branch Creek at Mann Road. The fifth flash flood death in Douglas county occurred where Stewart's Mill Road crosses Anneewakee Creek when a 49-year old nurse was swept away in her vehicle while attempting to cross the creek. She was on her way to work at the time. The sixth flash flood death in Douglas county was that of a 55-year old male. He was swept away in his Ford Ranger pickup truck while attempting to cross West Bully Creek on North Helton Road. Numerous other high water rescues took place. Many took place via boat to rescue people from flood homes, businesses, and vehicles.

During this time frame, damage was estimated to be close to $1 million. Damages rose into the millions overnight and Monday as the flooding continued and worsened.

Paulding county Emergency Management personnel, local law enforcement, broadcast media, and newspapers reported that the historical and record flash flooding began to impact the southern portion of Paulding county during this time frame as repeated thunderstorms tracked across the area from the southwest. The most significant flooding during this time period was associated with Sweetwater Creek, which began its climb to record flood stage. By 1030 pm EDT, Sweetwater Creek near Brownsville and the Cobb/Paulding county line rose above flood stage. Several roads, culverts, and some bridges were beginning to flood during this time frame. Flood damage in southern Paulding county through 1100pm EST was estimated to be near $40,000.

Paulding County Emergency Management personnel reported that at least ten lightning strike incidents were documented across the county during the late evening and early morning hours of thunderstorms and flash flooding. At least two of the lightning strikes resulted in structural fires. In addition, two Paulding county individuals were electrocuted by lightning in flood waters, but were not killed during the incidents.

The Chattooga County Emergency Management Director reported significant flooding across the county. Several roads in the county had water flowing across them as creeks exceeded flood stage in many locations. Some roads had to be closed at creek crossings. The most significant flooding was reported north of Cloudland. Schools were closed in the county for at least two days because of impassable roads. Monetary road damage was estimated to be at least $60,000, mostly a result of erosion.

Record and historical flooding began to expand into Cobb county during this time frame as repeated thunderstorms streamed from southwest to northeast across the region. The USGS stream gage on Sweetwater Creek near Powder Springs and the Cobb/Paulding county line began to show flash flooding expanding eastward into southwest Cobb county. The creek exceeded the flood stage of 13 feet at 1033 pm EST and continued to rise for sometime thereafter. Flooding of some roads and culverts began during this time period. Flood damage during this time frame was estimated to be near $12,000.

Paulding county Emergency Management personnel reported that flash flooding continued to expand and worsen across much of the county during this time frame. Multiple road closures and a number of flash flood and high water rescues were conducted during this time frame. However, no deaths were reported in Paulding county from the flash flooding. Damage to roads and bridges continued to expand

As repeated thunderstorms with heavy rain tracked across the area from the southwest, numerous major roads were blocked by high water, including U.S. Highway 278 and Georgia Highway 92 near Hiram. More than 69 roads were eventually closed across the county. The county court house and at least two convenience stores on Georgia Highway 92 were closed because of flooding. Schools were closed for several days because of flooded roads.

County emergency management personnel reported that 37 vehicles were rescued from flood waters and 46 residents of the county fell victim to rising flood waters and had to be rescued from peril. Fifteen individuals were removed from their homes because of rising flood waters. Two residents were electrocuted in flood waters by lightning strikes, but were not killed. Three homes suffered wall collapses from flood waters. At least eight gas leaks were caused by flood waters and eight power lines were either brought down or affected by trees downed in water logged soils.

During this time frame, flood damage was estimated to be $200,000.

Significant flash flooding continued and expanded from southern into western Cobb county during this time frame. USGS stream gages showed that a number of creeks and streams across western and southern Cobb county were already in flood or rose to and exceeded flood stage during this time frame. This included Powder Springs Creek, Noses Creek, and Sweetwater Creek. Heavy rain and thunderstorms continued to track repeatedly from southwest to northeast across the same areas moving the area closer and closer to the record and historical flooding that unfolded during the early morning hours of the 21st. During this time period, an increasing number of roads and culverts were damaged from the rising flood waters. Damage during this time period across western Cobb county was estimated to exceed $200,000.

The Whitfield County Emergency Management Director reported significant flash flooding in many parts of the county. Several roads west of Rocky Face were flooded and closed as creeks exceeded flood stage in the area. Dogwood Valley Road and Dunnigan Road were among some of the more significant roads closed in the area. Many schools in the county were closed for at least two days because of impassable roads. Monetary damage to roads, bridges, and culverts was estimated at $15,000.

The USGS stream gage along the lower portion of Big Creek in the far southern portion of Forsyth county near the Fulton county line went into minor flood at 1245 am EDT on the 21st. Damage at this time in this portion of the county was confined to minor debris removal adjacent to the flooded portion of the creek.

Several USGS stream gages showed significant flooding commencing during this time frame across DeKalb county as thunderstorms with heavy rain, which had been west of the area most of the night, began to edge east-northeast and develop across Fulton, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties. The South Fork of Peachtree Creek at Johnson Road reached its flood stage of 12.0 feet at 128 am EDT. The North Fork of Peachtree Creek at Buford Highway reached its flood stage of 12.0 feet at 201 am EDT. Many homes, apartments, and businesses began to experience significant flooding during this time frame, especially in the vicinity of the flooded creeks. A number of roads also became flooded, impassable, and were closed. Monetary damage to roads and property during this time frame was estimated to exceed $750,000.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that flash floods in Carroll county took the life of a 2-year old boy. The mobile home of a family of four was swept away by flood waters from Snake Creek. The childs's body was found almost a mile away from where the trailer home was originally anchored. The mobile home was located in a trailer park near Snake Creek, which was observed to have been nearly 20 feet deep. Local law enforcement officials note that the creek is normally only at a depth of two to three feet. It took nearly four hours to rescue the three other residents of the home, a man, wife, and 1-year old boy, which were found clinging to trees several yards downstream. This initial flash flood marked the beginning of a period of historical and record flash flooding across several west central Georgia counties. Flood damage during this initial time frame was estimated to be in excess of $1.3 million.

Several USGS stream gages showed significant flooding occurring across Cobb county as the record and catastrophic flash flooding continued to unfold across the county as repeated rounds of thunderstorms with heavy rain tracked from southwest to northwest across the area. Rainfall amounts in excess of 10 inches were observed in much of the county during the nighttime and early morning hours. Sope Creek near Marietta reached flood stage of 12 feet at 238 am EDT, Nickajack Creek near Mableton reached its flood stage of 10 feet at 504 am EDT, and the Chattahoochee River near Vinings and Cobb Parkway reached its flood stage of 14 feet at 346 am EDT. Many roads adjacent these rivers and creeks suffered significant flooding, became impassable and were closed. Many other smaller creeks and streams in these same general areas also went into flood. Monetary damage to roads during this time frame was estimated at $10,000.

Although flash flooding began to subside, extensive flooding was reported across the county and confirmed from several USGS stream gages. Flooding expanded on areas earlier dexperiencing flash flooding. Record flooding was observed along Sweetwater Creek near Powder Springs, Powder Springs Creek, Noses Creek, and numerous other small creeks and tributaries. At least 100 roads across the county were closed, including portions of Interstate 20 and Interstate 285 near Six Flags. Extensive rescue operations were conducted in many areas of the county as motorists found their vehicle submerged in flood waters. At least a dozen people were evacuated in Powder Springs because of rising water from Sweetwater Creek near their homes. Other neighborhoods in south Cobb county were also flooded. Damage to home and businesses throughout much of the county was tremendous. During this time period alone, it was estimated that roads and property in the county sustained damage nearing $6 million.

Earlier flash flooding evolved into record and catastrophic flooding as confirmed by emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages. More than 40 roads across the county were completely washed out, including Post Road just south of Interstate-20. A portion of Interstate-20 near Fairburn Road was closed for nearly 12-hours causing major traffic backups throughout the region. The main line of the Norfolk-Southern railroad near Villa Rica was also washed out. A seventh person in Douglas county fell victim to the raging flood waters. A 29-year old female perished when she was swept away in her vehicle by flood waters from the Dog River at 451 am EDT. Over 1200 residents in the county were left without power as several tress in water logged soils fell on adjacent power lines. This primarily affected areas near and including Arbor Place Mall along Interstate-20 near Fairburn Road. Schools throughout the county were closed because of many impassable and flooded roads. Many homes, businesses, and roads across the county sustained tremendous damage. Washed out bridges will result in some roads being closed for up to a year, including portions of Georgia Highway 166 near Campbellton. Monetary damage to roads and property during this time frame was estimated to be close to $9 million.

Initial flash flooding evolved into a record and catastrophic flood event during this time frame. Carroll county emergency management personnel reported that at least a dozen other people were rescued from flooded homes and cars around the county, including one woman who escaped to safety as her vehicle was washed as she was driving. Substantial damage to homes, businesses, and roads were observed. Monetary damage during this time period was estimated to be in excess of $16 million.

As was the case with the neighboring northwest Atlanta metropolitan counties of Carroll, Douglas, and Cobb, initial flash flooding evolved into a record and catastrophic flood event across the southeast part of Paulding county as well. Extensive damage to roads and bridges were observed in this portion of the county. Many creeks and streams rose well above flood stage and remained so for over a day. Many homes and business sustained significant damage. Several high water rescues had to be performed during the height of the flooding and subsequent hours, but fortunately no deaths occurred in Paulding county from the flooding. Monetary damage to property and roads was estimated to be at least $2,000,000.

Numerous major roads were blocked by high water, including U.S. Highway 278 and Georgia Highway 92 near Hiram. More than 69 roads were closed across the county. The county court house and at least two convenience stores on Georgia Highway 92 were closed because of flooding. Schools were closed for several days because of flooded roads.

County emergency management personnel reported that 37 vehicles were rescued from flood waters and 46 residents of the county fell victim to rising flood waters and had to be rescued from peril. Fifteen individuals were removed from their homes because of rising flood waters. Two residents were electrocuted in flood waters by lightning strikes, but were not killed. Three homes suffered wall collapses from flood waters. At least eight gas leaks were caused by flood waters and eight power lines were either brought down or affected by trees downed in water logged soils.

Damage from initial flash flooding and subsequent flooding was estimated to be close to $2.5 million. Again, the majority of this damage occurred in the southeast part of the county near the Douglas and Cobb county borders.

Only minor flooding was observed across Heard county as compared with its neighboring counties to the east, Paulding, Douglas, and Carroll that were experiencing record to catastrophic flooding during this time period. The Chattahoochee River at Franklin rose to its flood stage of 23 feet at 145 pm and remained above flood stage for several days thereafter. Monetary damage within Heard county was confined to minor debris generally adjacent to creeks, streams, and rivers.

Catastrophic flash flooding began to unfold across portions of Gwinnett county during the early morning hours of the 21st as a secondary area of very heavy rain and thunderstorms began to expand across the eastern Atlanta metropolitan counties. Rainfall exceeded 12 inches in portions of the county during the night and early morning hours. USGS stream gages verified that significant flooding was underway. Crooked Creek at Norcross exceeded its flood stage of 11 feet at 306 am EDT. Pew Creek near Lawrenceville reached its flood stage of 11 feet at 418 am EDT. Many roads became flooded and impassable as they were submerged by several feet of water in some areas. A 39-year old female lost her life as her vehicle was washed off Desiree Drive and she was carried away in the flood waters of a small tributary feeding into the Yellow River. Many homes, apartments, businesses and roads from Norcross to Lawrenceville to Lilburn were flooded during this time frame. Monetary damage to roads and property during this period was estimated to exceed $600,000.

Catoosa county emergency management personnel confirmed that extensive flooding continued across much of the county, especially the northern areas. The most significant flooding was observed in the northern portion of the county near Fort Oglethorpe. Several roads were under water because of flooded creeks and streams. Some property was damaged from flood waters. Monetary damage during this time frame was estimated to be in excess of $150,000.

The Chattooga County Emergency Management Director reported that significant flooding continued across the county in the wake of earlier flash flooding. The final flood victim of the September 20th and 21st record flood event was claimed in Chattooga county as a 14-year old boy attempted to rescue an individual from a vehicle caught in flood waters of the Chattooga River near Trion. The boy drowned in the flood waters during this attempt. The Chattooga River near Summerville rose above its flood stage of 14 feet at 904 am EDT and remained in flood for several hours throughout the day. Several roads across the county were under water as a result of flooded streams and creeks. Monetary damage to roads and property during this time period was estimated to be nearly $750,000.

Walker county emergency management personnel reported that several roads were under water across the county as a result of flooded creeks and streams. The most significant flooding was observed in the Forth Oglethorpe and Rossville area, where several homes and businesses remained flooded from earlier flash flooding and continued flooding. Monetary damage during this time period to roads and property was estimated to exceed $500,000.

The Whitfield County Emergency Management Director reported that considerable flooding continued in portions of the county, especially the northern areas. Several roads remained under water as earlier flash flooding subsided, but aerial flooding continued for several hours. Some homes and businesses continued to experience flooding during this time period. Monetary damage during this time frame was estimated at $200,000.

Several USGS stream gages in Fulton county indicated that significant flooding was commencing across Fulton county, especially the central and northern portion of the county. Peachtree Creek at Northside Drive reached its flood stage of 17 feet at 353 am EDT. Nancy Creek at Rickenbacker Drive reached its flood stage of 11 feet at 444 am EDT. The Chattahoochee River near Vingings and Paces Ferry Road reached its flood stage of 14 feet at 501 am EDT. Many homes, apartments, businesses, and roads experienced at least moderate flooding by the end of this time period. The heavy rain caused some trees to fall in water logged soil, causing minor power outages in the Sandy Springs area. Monetary damage to roads and property during this time frame was near $4.5 million.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that several roads were flooded in the Lawrenceville area from flooded creeks and streams as flooding from repeated thunderstorms with heavy rain began to expand into the southeastern portion of the county. The USGS stream gage along the Alcovy River just southeast of Lawrenceville reached its flood stage of 9 feet at 823 am EDT. Monetary damage to roads in this portion of the county was estimated to exceed $600,000 during this time frame.

The USGS stream gage on Noonday Creek at Woodstock reached its flood stage of 10 feet at 445 am EDT and remained above flood stage until 615 am EDT. Minor flooding of several creeks and streams in the Woodstock area of southern Cherokee county was also observed. Some roads in this portion of the county were flooded and became impassable during the early morning hours. Damage, however, was confined to minor debris removal.

Record and in some cases catastrophic, flooding continued to expand across the northern and western portions of the Atlanta metropolitan area as renewed rounds of showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rain tracked repeatedly over the same areas throughout the day. Portions of hundreds of roads in the county were closed from flooding and washed out bridges and/or culverts. Even the Downtown Connector, Interstate-75/85, was closed for several hours because of flooding causing major traffic backups in the area. Hundreds of homes, apartments, and businesses sustained significant flood damage. Record flooding was occurring on Peachtree Creek and Nancy Creek in the north part of Atlanta. A significant water treatment plant for the city of Atlanta was destroyed by flooding, with damage to this plant alone estimated to be $57,000,000. Monetary damage during this time frame across Fulton county was estimated to be at least $48 million.

Record, and in some cases catastrophic, flooding continued to expand across the northern and western portions of the Atlanta metropolitan area as renewed rounds of showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rain tracked repeatedly over the same areas throughout the day. Portions of hundreds of roads in the county were closed from flooding and washed out bridges and/or culverts. Hundreds of homes, apartments, and businesses sustained significant flood damage. Record flooding was occurring on the Chattahoochee River at Vinings and on Sope Creek near Marietta. Monetary damage during this time frame across Cobb county was estimated to be at least $10,000,000. Total damages for Cobb county during this time frame were nearly $11.5 million.

Record, and in some cases catastrophic, flooding continued to expand across the northern and western portions of the Atlanta metropolitan area as renewed rounds of showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rain tracked repeatedly over the same areas throughout the day. Portions of hundreds of roads in the county were closed from flooding and washed out bridges and/or culverts. Hundreds of homes, apartments, and businesses sustained significant flood damage. Record flooding was occurring on Peachtree Creek, the North Fork of Peachtree Creek, and Nancy Creek in northeast Atlanta. The interchange of Interstate-285 and Interstate-85 in northeast DeKalb county, known as Spaghetti Junction was completely shut down for nearly an hour early on the 21st because of flooding. Major traffic backups occurred as a result. A mud slide blocked two westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 78 at Hugh Howell Road. Other mud slides were reported within the county. These are just some of the more significant examples of flood damage in the county. Monetary damage during this time frame across DeKalb county was estimated to exceed $6 million.

Significant to near record flooding continued to expand across the northern portions of the Atlanta metropolitan area as renewed rounds of showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rain tracked repeatedly over the same areas throughout the day. A number of roads, especially in the southern portion of the county, were closed from flooding and washed out bridges and/or culverts, including Georgia Highway 9 at Big Creek. Many homes, apartments, and businesses sustained significant flood damage. Monetary damage to roads and property during this time frame across Forsyth county was estimated to exceed $2.5 million.

Record flooding continued to expand eastern the eastern suburbs of the Atlanta metropolitan area as renewed rounds of showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rain tracked repeatedly over the same areas throughout the day. Portions of hundreds of roads in the county were closed from flooding and washed out bridges and/or culverts. Hundreds of homes, apartments, and businesses sustained significant flood damage. Record flooding was occurring on Suwanee Creek near Suwanee. Some of the most significant flooding occurred in the Stone Mountain area on U.S. Highway 78 from the DeKalb county line to Ross Road. Monetary damage to property and roads during this time frame across Gwinnett county was estimated to be near $12.5 million.

The Hall County Emergency Management Director reported flash flooding from Walnut Creek, just north of the Jackson county line in southeast Hall county. Walnut Creek washed out portions of Cooper Bridge Road in this portion of the county. Monetary damage during this time frame was confined to debris removal adjacent to the creek. No homes or property were affected during this time period.

The Jackson County Emergency Management Director reported flash flooding along Walnut Creek near the Hall county line in extreme northwest Jackson county. The creek flooded and washed out the bridge on Cooper Bridge Road. No damage to homes or businesses was observed during this time frame. Monetary damage to the road was estimated to be $30,000.

The USGS stream gage along the Alcovy River in extreme northern Walton county, near the Gwinett county line, showed that the river went into minor flood for a brief period during the morning. Damage was confined to minor debris removal, with no damage to property or roads indicated during this time frame.

Cherokee county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that major to record flooding continued across much of the county. Hundreds of homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damages from flooding. A number of culverts and/or bridges were washed out and several roads were closed, including portions of Interstate-575 near Woodstock. Flood waters began to recede after 830 am EDT on the 22nd, but many locations remained in major to record flood through 830 am EDT on the 23rd. Monetary damage from flooding continued to mount, with damages exceeding $44.5 million during this time frame, one of the highest flood damage amounts reported during this period of historical flooding.

Cobb county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that record to catastrophic flooding continued across much of the county. Hundreds of homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damages from flooding. Many culverts and/or bridges were washed out and several roads were closed. Some of the worst flooding during this event occurred in the Cobb and Douglas county area. Flood waters began to recede after 830 am EDT on the 22nd, but many locations remained in major to record flood through 715 am EDT on the 23rd. Monetary damage from flooding continued to mount, with damage during this time frame exceeding $12.5 million.

DeKalb county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that major to record flooding continued to expand into all parts of the county. Hundreds of homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damages from flooding. A number of culverts and/or bridges were washed out and several roads were closed. Flood waters began to recede after 830 am EDT on the 22nd, however, many areas remained in major to record flood through 715 am EDT on the 23rd. Monetary damage from flooding continued to mount, with damage near $3.2 million during this time frame.

Douglas county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that record to catastrophic flooding continued across much of the county. Some of the worst flooding during this event occurred in the Douglas and Cobb county areas. Hundreds of homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damages from flooding. A number of culverts and/or bridges were washed out and many roads were closed. Some will remain closed for months up to a year. Flood waters began to recede after 830 am EDT on the 22nd, but many locations remained in major to record flood until 715 am EDT on the 23rd. Monetary damage from flooding continued to mount, with damage near $10.5 million, just during this time period.

Forsyth county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that major flooding continued across much of the county, especially the southern sections. Many homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damages from flooding. Several culverts and/or bridges were washed out and several roads were closed. Flood waters began to recede after 830 am EDT on the 22nd, but many locations, especially in the southern part of the county, remained in moderate to major flood until 715 am EDT on the 23rd. Monetary damage from flooding continued to mount, with an additional $330,000 during this time frame.

Fulton county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that major to record flooding continued across much of the county. Hundreds of homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damages from flooding. A number of culverts and/or bridges were washed out and several roads were closed. Flood waters began to recede after 830 am EDT on the 22nd, however many locations, especially along the Chattahoochee River and the western border of the county, remained in moderate to major flood through 715 am EDT on the 23rd. Monetary damage from flooding continued to mount, with damage nearing $22 million during this time period.

Gwinnett county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that record to catastrophic flooding continued across much of the county. Hundreds of homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damages from flooding. A number of culverts and/or bridges were washed out and several roads were closed. Flood waters began to recede after 830 am EDT on the 22nd. However, many locations remained in major to record flood until 715 am EDT on the 23rd. Monetary damage from flooding continued to mount, with damages exceeding $5.6 million during this time frame.

Rockdale county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that major to record flooding continued across much of the county. Hundreds of homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damages from flooding. Flood damages peaked across the county during this time frame as many culverts and/or bridges were washed out and several roads were closed. Flood waters began to recede after 230 pm EDT on the 22nd, but many locations remained flooded through 715 am EDT on the 23rd. Monetary damage exceeded $2 million during this time frame.

Carroll county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that record to catastrophic flooding continued across much of the county, especially the eastern section. Hundreds of homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damages from flooding. A number of culverts and/or bridges were washed out and several roads were closed. Flood waters began to recede after 830 am EDT on the 22nd, but many areas remained in moderate to major flood until 715 am EDT on the 23rd. Monetary damage from flooding continued to mount, with damages exceeding $5.5 million during this time frame.

Paulding county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that record to catastrophic flooding continued across much of the county, especially the southeast portion. Hundreds of homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damages from flooding. A number of culverts and/or bridges were washed out and several roads were closed. Flood waters began to recede after 830 am EDT on the 22nd. However, many locations remained in moderate to major flood until 715 am EDT on the 23rd. Monetary damage from flooding continued to mount, with damages exceeding $1.25 million during this time frame.

USGS stream gages along the Chattahoochee River in the far western portion of the county near the Heard and Carroll county borders indicated that major to record flooding was occurring. Property adjacent to the river was flooded for several days, but no significant damage to roads or property was suffered in Coweta county. Major flooding continued through the early morning hours of the 23rd. Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal near the river.

USGS stream gages along the Chattahoochee River, which flows from northeast to southwest through Heard county and near Franklin, indicated that major to record flooding was occurring and continued for several days. However, flooding was confined to areas adjacent to the river and no significant road or property damage was reported. Monetary damage was limited to minor debris removal near the river.

Moderate flooding was indicated by the USGS stream gage along the Alcovy River near the Gwinnett county line. Portions of several roads were flooded from this and several other streams and creeks that were also in a minor to moderate flood state across the county. Monetary damage to roads was estimated to be only $5,000 in this county, primarily in the form of debris removal.

Significant flooding continued across much of Gwinnett county during this period. Several creeks and streams were in at least moderate flood from record rainfall. The USGS stream gage on Shoal Creek near Lawrenceville exceeded its flood stage of 11 feet for several hours, beginning at 459 pm EDT, and the Apalachee River near Dacula exceeded its flood stage of 8 feet for several hours beginning at 604 pm EDT. The Alcovy River, just southeast of Lawrenceville, went into moderate flood during this time period. Additional monetary damage in excess of $600,000, primarily to roads, was estimated to have occurred during this time frame.

The Catoosa County Emergency Management Director reported that significant and widespread flooding continued across the county. Many homes, apartments, and businesses remained or became flooded during this period. The worst flooding was across the northern portion of the county, near Fort Oglethorpe. A number of creeks and streams remained above flood stage. Dozens of roads remained underwater, impassable, and closed. Additional monetary damage during this time frame was at least $1 million.

The Chattooga County Emergency Management Director reported that significant and extensive flooding continued across much of the county. The Chattooga River breached the levees and flooded parts of the city of Trion. Dozens of homes and business were flooded and sustained significant damage, especially in the city of Trion. A number of roads were also flooded, impassable, and closed. Additional monetary damage nearing $7.5 million was incurred during this time frame.

Emergency Management personnel from Walker county reported that extensive flooding continued across the county and had expanded into southern portions as well. Significant flooding was ongoing in the Rossville, Fort Oglethorpe, and LaFayette areas. At least 20 roads were closed because of flooding. Dozens of homes were flooded and suffered significant damage. Additional monetary damage in the county from flooding during this time frame were estimated to be near $6 million.

The Whitfield County Emergency Management Director reported that significant flooding continued across much of the county during this time frame. A number of roads remained flooded, impassable and closed. Dozens of homes and businesses were flooded. Coahulla Creek at Keith's Mill near Dalton exceeded flood stage of 16 feet at 1157 am EDT and remained above flood stage for several days. Additional monetary damage during this time frame was estimated to be $500,000.

USGS stream gages on Settingdown Creek near Free Home and on Sharp Mountain Creek near Ballground both exceeded their flood stages of 13 and 18 feet, respectively. The former occurred at 441 pm EDT and the later at 825 pm EDT. Significant flooding was reported throughout the county, impacting roads, homes, apartments, and businesses. Monetary damage was estimated to be near $9 million during this time frame.

The Pickens County 911 Center reported that Old Mill Road in Tate was closed because of flooding. A number of residents were evacuated in the area as a precaution. A portion of Georgia Highway 53 was also temporarily closed because of flooding. However, no water rose into any homes. Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in the area.

The USGS stream gage on the Etowah River near Cartersville exceeded its flood stage of 18 feet at 720 pm EDT and remained above flood stage throughout much of the night. However, no significant damage to roads or property were reported in the county. Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal.

The Chattooga County Emergency Management Director reported that flooding continued across much of the county. However, additional monetary damage during this time frame was estimated to be near $20,000.

USGS stream gages indicated that minor flooding continued along the Etowah River and associated creeks and streams across the southern portion of the county. Monetary damage was estimated to be $10,000 in the form of debris removal alongside the flooded creeks and streams.

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported flooding across parts of Floyd county, especially in the Rome area. A male was caught and injured in a storm drain when the raging high water attempted to carrying him downstream. Minor flooding was observed on some roads in the county. The monetary damage estimate was estimated to be $15,000, primarily in the form of debris removal.

The Barrow County 911 Center reported that numerous roads were flooded, impassable, and closed across the county. Monetary damage to roads and bridges was estimated to be $100,000.

The Clayton County 911 Center reported that several roads were flooded throughout the county, especially the northern sections near the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Jonesboro, Riverdale, and Forest Park. However, no roads were reported to have been closed during this time frame. Some homes and apartments suffered minor flooding, especially in the Riverdale area. Monetary damage was estimated to be $50,000.

The Gwinnett County 911 Center reported that significant flooding continued and was expanding into all parts of the county. At least 30 roads were flooded, impassable, and closed throughout the county. Dozens of homes were flooded as well. Monetary damage of at least $5 million was incurred during this time frame.

The Hall County 911 Center reported that minor to moderate flooding continued across mainly the southern portion of the county. At least three roads were closed in this portion of the county because of flooding. Monetary damage to roads and property in the southern half of the county was estimated to be $50,000 during this time frame.

The Henry County 911 Center reported that significant flooding was occurring within the Pools Mobile Home Park in the northern portion of the county, five miles north of Stockbridge. Several familes were trapped in their homes because of rising flood waters. Minor flooding was reported on roads and many streams and creeks across the county were near or above bankfull. Monetary damage to roads and property was estimated to be $250,000.

The Newton County Emergency Management Director reported that a mobile home community was completely flooded out. Many creeks, streams, and rivers in the area were at or above bankfull. Some roads were also flooded. Monetary damage within the county, mostly within the flooded mobile home park, was estimated to be $700,000.

The Rockdale County Emergency Management Director reported that two subdivisions approximately five miles north of Conyers were evacuated as they were threatened from flood waters of adjacent creeks, streams, and rivers. A third subdivision was put on alert for possible evacuation as well. At least 18 roads across the county were closed. The majority of the closed roads were in the northern portion of the county. Monetary damage to roads and property was estimated to be nearly $1 million.

The USGS stream gage on Euharlee Creek near Rockmart indicated that minor flooding was occuurring. Some roads and adjacent property near the creek experienced flooding as a consequence for several hours. Monetary damage, mainly in the form of debris removal, was estimated at $15,000.

The Union County 911 Center reported that two roads were closed near Blairsville because of flooding. Creeks and streams across the county were near or slightly above bankful during this time frame. Monetary damage was estimated to be $5000 in the form of debris removal along the flooded roads.

The Oconee County Emergency Management Director reported minor flash flooding in some parts of the county as rainfall exceeded six inches in a 12-hour period. One road in a Bogart subdivision was closed because of flooding. Damage was confined to minor debris removal.

The USGS stream gage on the Etowah River near Cartersville remained in minor flood state for several hours. Monetary damage in the area was confined to debris removal.

The Greene County 911 Center reported flash flooding primarily in the northern and western portions of the county. A portion of Macadonia Church Road was flooded and closed. A commercial building in the same general area was also flooded. Monetary damage to the road and property was estimated to be $10,000.

The Madison County Emergency Management Director reported flash flooding in some parts of the county. One road was closed because of flooding. An assisted living facility for senior citizens along the Broad River was threatened from flood waters as the Broad River rose to just below two feet of the base of the structure. However, no evacuations were necessary and the facility did not suffer any flood damage. A road in a historical park just south of Comer was also flooded and closed during the height of the flooding as a creek in the park exceeded bankfull. Monetary damage was limited to minor debris removal.

The Clarke County 911 Center reported flash flooding in parts of the county. The most significant flash flooding was observed in the Winterville area where portions of Beaver Dam and Cherokee Roads were flooded and closed. Over four inches of rain fell in a 6-hour period during the evening of the 21st. Monetary damage to the roads was estimated to be $5000.

The USGS stream gage on the Little River near Eatonton reached its flood stage of 20 feet at 945 pm EDT. It remained above flood stage for several hours thereafter. Some areas near the river experienced minor flooding. Monetary damage was limited to debris removal adjacent to the river.

Catoosa county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that major to record flooding continued across much of the county. Many homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damage from flooding. Several roads were closed. Monetary damages from flooding continued to mount, with an additional $340,000 incurred during this time frame, nearly all of which occurred prior to 845 am EDT on the 22nd. Flood waters began to recede after 845 am EDT on the 22nd, but many locations remained flooded through 845 am EDT on the 23rd.

Chattooga county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that major to record flooding continued across much of the county. Many homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damage from flooding. Several roads were closed. Monetary damage from flooding continued to mount, with damages exceeding $3.7 million during this time frame, nearly all of which occurred prior to 845 am EDT on the 22nd. Flood waters began to recede after 845 am EDT on the 22nd, but many locations remained flooded through 845 am EDT on the 23rd.

Walker county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that major to record flooding continued across much of the county. Many homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damage from flooding. Several roads were closed. Monetary damage from flooding continued to mount, with damages exceeding $1 million during this time frame, nearly all of which occurred prior to 845 am EDT on the 22nd. Flood waters began to recede after 845 am EDT on the 22nd, but many locations remained flooded through 845 am EDT on the 23rd.

Whitfield county emergency management personnel and USGS stream gages confirmed that major flooding continued across much of the county. Several homes, apartments, businesses, and roads sustained damage from flooding. Several roads were closed. Monetary damages from flooding continued to mount, with an additional $250,000 incurred during this time frame, nearly all of which occurred prior to 845 am EDT on the 22nd. Flood waters began to recede after 845 am EDT on the 22nd, but many locations remained flooded through 845 am EDT on the 23rd.

The Baldwin County 911 Center reported that heavy rain, on the order of two inches in a two hour period, resulted in flooding of Gum Cemetery Road, just northeast of Milledgeville. No other significant flood events were reported from the county. Damage was confined to minor debris removal.

The public observed flash flooding in the area one to two miles west-southwest of Warner Robins. At least four feet of water was flowing over a road near Wright's Mill and a bridge on Nelson Road was submerged with large debris flowing over the bridge. Several other roads in the area had up to one foot of water flowing over them. Up to one foot of water was flowing through homes two miles north of Perry and at Filler's Convenience Store, one mile northeast of Perry. Other stores in Perry had up to one foot of water lapping at store fronts. Monetary damage to roads and property within this fairly heavily populated portion of the county was estimated to be $50,000.

The USGS stream gage on Kettle Creek just south of Washington reached its flood stage of 14 feet at 1145 pm EDT. The creek remained above flood stage for several hours. Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal from areas adjacent to the creek.

The USGS stream gage along the Conasauga River at Eton reached its flood stage of 12 feet at 715 am EDT on the 22nd. The river remained in flood for nearly 24 hours. Minor flooding was reported to land adjacent to the river. Monetary damage was limited to minor debris removal.

The USGS stream gage on the Turkey Creek at Byromville reached its flood stage of 10 feet at 1054 am EDT. The creek remained above flood until 540 am EDT on the 23rd. Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal from areas adjacent to the creek.