Georgia, 2017

Tropical Storm and Flash Flood in Georgia, September 11 to 13, 2017

September 11 to 13, 2017 · NWS FFC · 98 events in 97 counties and zones

On the morning of August 30th Tropical Storm Irma developed rapidly over the eastern Atlantic Ocean, just west of the Cape Verde Islands. Tropical Irma quickly strengthened as it moved west, reaching hurricane strength by the morning of August 31st.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
2
Injuries
8
Property damage
$29 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
98

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.

On the morning of August 30th Tropical Storm Irma developed rapidly over the eastern Atlantic Ocean, just west of the Cape Verde Islands. Tropical Irma quickly strengthened as it moved west, reaching hurricane strength by the morning of August 31st. Hurricane Irma continued to move steadily westward across the Atlantic Ocean, intensifying to category 4 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale as it approached the northern Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles on September 4th. By the morning of the September 5th Hurricane Irma had reached category 5 and remained so into the morning of September 8th as it moved through the northern Antilles and approached the Bahamas. Irma continued moving west northwest as a category 4 storm before turning north over the Florida Straits, and crossing the Florida Keys on the 9th and 10th. Hurricane Irma made landfall over southwest Florida as a category 4 storm during the evening of the 10th and travelled north northwest through western Florida before weakening to a category 1 hurricane as it crossed into southwest Georgia the afternoon of September 11th. Tropical Storm Irma crossed southwest Georgia through the day of the 11th before weakening to a tropical depression over north Alabama early on the morning of the 12th. Tropical storm strength winds produced widespread damage across central and north Georgia through the day of September 11th and into the early morning hours of the 12th. Isolated flash flooding associated with Tropical Storm Irma was reported as well.

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 Sep 11, 2:44 AM EST, 1 hour 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 11, 2:44 AM EST, 1 hour 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
344 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

.SHORT TERM /Today through Tuesday/...
Main forecast issue continues to be Irma. Have made no big
changes to the short term. Rain was working it way into north GA
this morning and we should start to see the heavier bands during
the day. The current path forecast brings the center of Irma into
west central GA this evening and then continues on a path to the
northwest into northern AL by Tuesday morning. Winds should
continue to increase during the day with tropical storm force over
much of the area by afternoon. Instability looks limited during
the day with little cape and positive lifted index values...so not
expecting widespread convection. However...there still remains
the possibility of isolated thunderstorms given that the shear
remains strong. Rain and winds should diminish from the south
tonight into Tuesday as Irma pulls to the northwest.

Not expecting much in a diurnal range with widespread rain and
persistent easterly winds.

41

.LONG TERM /Tuesday Night through Sunday/...
The significant impacts from Irma will have ended by the
start of the long term. Irma's upper low over the w TN/n AL MS
area will become an upper trough that moves off to the ne and
weakens through Friday with a weak upper ridge building
for Saturday and Sunday. This will lead to Mainly chance showers
favoring n GA, and possibly some thunderstorms, for most of the
long term.

Below normal temperatures will warm to around normal by Friday
and the weekend.

BDL

&&

.Hydrology...
No major changes to the current forecast. At this time the heaviest
rain will stay south of the mountains where generally 4 to 6 inches
of rain could fall with isolated higher amounts, mainly where the
banding sets up. The mountains could see 2 to 3 inches of rain,
however this could change if some bands make it into the mountains.
Will therefore maintain the current Flash Flood Watch.

41

&&

.AVIATION...
06Z Update...
Winds will be increasing through the period. Tropical storm force
winds should begin across the KMCN and KCSG areas around 14z.
The remainder of the taf sites should see tropical storm force
winds by 18z. Will continue east to northeast winds generally
18G30 to start and increasing to 30-35G45-50kts by afternoon.
VFR cigs will become mvfr by 09Z and IFR by afternoon. Rain will
continue to spread over the region through the morning with isolated
thunderstorms.

//ATL Confidence...06Z Update...
Medium to high on all elements.

41

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          67  61  71  60 / 100 100  40  20
Atlanta         66  61  70  60 / 100 100  40  20
Blairsville     63  58  65  56 / 100 100  70  40
Cartersville    66  60  68  58 / 100 100  60  30
Columbus        68  61  74  61 / 100  80  30  10
Gainesville     65  60  68  60 / 100 100  60  30
Macon           71  61  76  60 / 100  80  20  10
Rome            67  60  68  58 / 100 100  70  30
Peachtree City  66  60  70  58 / 100 100  40  10
Vidalia         77  65  82  66 / 100  60  20  10

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Tropical Storm Warning for the following zones: Baldwin...
Banks...Barrow...Bartow...Bibb...Bleckley...Butts...Carroll...
Catoosa...Chattahoochee...Chattooga...Cherokee...Clarke...
Clayton...Cobb...Coweta...Crawford...Crisp...Dade...Dawson...
DeKalb...Dodge...Dooly...Douglas...Emanuel...Fannin...Fayette...
Floyd...Forsyth...Gilmer...Glascock...Gordon...Greene...
Gwinnett...Hall...Hancock...Haralson...Harris...Heard...Henry...
Houston...Jackson...Jasper...Jefferson...Johnson...Jones...
Lamar...Laurens...Lumpkin...Macon...Madison...Marion...
Meriwether...Monroe...Montgomery...Morgan...Murray...Muscogee...
Newton...North Fulton...Oconee...Oglethorpe...Paulding...Peach...
Pickens...Pike...Polk...Pulaski...Putnam...Rockdale...Schley...
South Fulton...Spalding...Stewart...Sumter...Talbot...
Taliaferro...Taylor...Telfair...Toombs...Towns...Treutlen...
Troup...Twiggs...Union...Upson...Walker...Walton...Warren...
Washington...Webster...Wheeler...White...Whitfield...Wilcox...
Wilkes...Wilkinson.

Flash Flood Watch from 8 AM EDT this morning through Tuesday
morning for the following zones: Baldwin...Banks...Barrow...
Bartow...Bibb...Bleckley...Butts...Carroll...Catoosa...
Chattahoochee...Chattooga...Cherokee...Clarke...Clayton...Cobb...
Coweta...Crawford...Crisp...Dade...Dawson...DeKalb...Dodge...
Dooly...Douglas...Emanuel...Fannin...Fayette...Floyd...Forsyth...
Gilmer...Glascock...Gordon...Greene...Gwinnett...Hall...
Hancock...Haralson...Harris...Heard...Henry...Houston...
Jackson...Jasper...Jefferson...Johnson...Jones...Lamar...
Laurens...Lumpkin...Macon...Madison...Marion...Meriwether...
Monroe...Montgomery...Morgan...Murray...Muscogee...Newton...
North Fulton...Oconee...Oglethorpe...Paulding...Peach...
Pickens...Pike...Polk...Pulaski...Putnam...Rockdale...Schley...
South Fulton...Spalding...Stewart...Sumter...Talbot...
Taliaferro...Taylor...Telfair...Toombs...Towns...Treutlen...
Troup...Twiggs...Union...Upson...Walker...Walton...Warren...
Washington...Webster...Wheeler...White...Whitfield...Wilcox...
Wilkes...Wilkinson.

&&

SHORT TERM...41
LONG TERM....BDL
AVIATION...41
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 11, 3:30 AM EST, 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
430 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

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Chattahoochee-Chattooga-Cherokee-Clarke-Clayton-Cobb-Coweta-
Crawford-Crisp-Dade-Dawson-DeKalb-Dodge-Dooly-Douglas-Emanuel-
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Gwinnett-Hall-Hancock-Haralson-Harris-Heard-Henry-Houston-Jackson-
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Madison-Marion-Meriwether-Monroe-Montgomery-Morgan-Murray-
Muscogee-Newton-North Fulton-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Paulding-Peach-
Pickens-Pike-Polk-Pulaski-Putnam-Rockdale-Schley-South Fulton-
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Washington-Webster-Wheeler-White-Whitfield-Wilcox-Wilkes-
Wilkinson-
430 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

A tropical storm warning and flash flood watch are in effect for
all of north and central Georgia today and tonight. Continue to
refer to the latest official tracks and advisories issued by the
National Hurricane Center and or Hurricane Local Statements, and
our web site, for all the latest information on Irma.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday...

There is a chance or slight chance of thunderstorms over portions
of north and central Georgia Wednesday through Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not requested but spotters are encouraged
to submit reports of severe weather or flooding through the web by
going to weather.gov/atlanta.

The radar

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Event by event

97 tropical storm, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Tropical Storm, Toombs

When
September 11, 4:00 AM EST to 1:00 PM EST
Where
Toombs forecast zone
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.122, -82.331 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. A fast food restaurant under construction in Vidalia was blown down and several homes were damaged. A wind gust of 53 mph was measured between Vidalia and Santa Claus. Radar estimated between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Montgomery

When
September 11, 4:00 AM EST to 1:00 PM EST
Where
Montgomery forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.173, -82.535 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

News media reports numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Wheeler

When
September 11, 4:00 AM EST to 1:00 PM EST
Where
Wheeler forecast zone
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
32.117, -82.725 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A wind gust of 57 mph was measured at the Little Ocmulgee State Park. Radar estimated 1.5 to 3 inches of rain fell across the county with 1.99 inches measured in Mount Vernon. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Telfair

When
September 11, 4:00 AM EST to 1:00 PM EST
Where
Telfair forecast zone
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.930, -82.939 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported extensive damage across the county with numerous trees and power lines blown down. A fire station was reported to be damaged in the southern part of the county. Much of the county was without electricity for varying period of time. Radar estimated between 2 and 4.5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.3 inches measure near Scotland. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Dodge

When
September 11, 5:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where
Dodge forecast zone
Property damage
$250,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.172, -83.168 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The local news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Several homes throughout the county received damage when trees fell onto them as did an apartment building in Eastman. A wind gust of 48 mph was measured in Eastman. Radar estimated between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.38 measured near Chauncey. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Laurens

When
September 11, 5:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where
Laurens forecast zone
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.464, -82.922 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 54 mph was measured northwest of Dublin. Radar estimated between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county with 1.91 inches measured near Dublin. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Treutlen

When
September 11, 5:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where
Treutlen forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.404, -82.567 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Johnson

When
September 11, 6:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Johnson forecast zone
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.702, -82.660 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Several homes were damaged by falling trees. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Emanuel

When
September 11, 6:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Emanuel forecast zone
Property damage
$300,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.590, -82.302 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Emanuel County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and power lines blown down across the county. A wind gust of 39 mph was measured near Swainsboro. Radar estimated between 2.5 and 5 inches or rain fell across the county with 4.88 inches measured near Garfield. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Wilcox

When
September 11, 7:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Wilcox forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.973, -83.432 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Pulaski

When
September 11, 7:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Pulaski forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.232, -83.476 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.44 inches measured in Hawkinsville. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Bleckley

When
September 11, 7:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Bleckley forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.434, -83.328 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. A large portion of the county was without electricity for some period of time. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Crisp

When
September 11, 7:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Crisp forecast zone
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.923, -83.768 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Crisp County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. The roof was blown off of a commercial building in Cordele. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 53 mph was measured just east of Cordele. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Dooly

When
September 11, 7:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Dooly forecast zone
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.157, -83.799 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. The Welcome to Unadilla sign was blown down in Unadilla. A wind gust of 45 mph was measured near the Flint River Wildlife Management Area. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.87 inches measured near Byromville. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Sumter

When
September 11, 7:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Sumter forecast zone
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.040, -84.197 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Sumter County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and power lines blown down across the county. A wind gust of 53 mph was measured near New Era. Radar estimated between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.95 inches measured near Croxton Crossroads. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Webster

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Webster forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.047, -84.551 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Marion

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Marion forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.353, -84.525 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.32 inches of rain measured in Buena Vista. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Schley

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Schley forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.262, -84.315 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Macon

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Macon forecast zone
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.358, -84.042 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Macon County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down. A home was damaged by a falling tree in Montezuma and another was damaged around Clearview. Radar estimated between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.04 inches measured near Montezuma. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Taylor

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Taylor forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.556, -84.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. A wind gust of 48 mph was measured in Butler. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.46 inches measured near Salem. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Crawford

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Crawford forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.715, -83.986 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported trees and power lines blown down across the county. Portions of the county were without electricity for varying periods of time. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Peach

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Peach forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.569, -83.827 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A 54 mph wind gusts was measured at the Perry Airport between Fort Valley and Perry. Radar estimated between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.43 inches measured south of Byron. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Houston

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Houston forecast zone
Injuries
1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$300,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.459, -83.666 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Houston County Emergency Manager and the news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. The roof was blown off of a business and trees fell on several houses in Perry. A steeple was blown off of a church and trees fell on several vehicles in Warner Robins. Minor damage was reported at Mossy Creek Middle School in Bonaire. A wind gust of 53 mph was measured in Perry with a gust of 52 mph measured at Robins AFB. Radar estimated between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.77 inches measured near Klondike. One minor injury was reported in Warner Robins from a tree falling on a vehicle.

Tropical Storm, Bibb

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Bibb forecast zone
Property damage
$300,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.807, -83.698 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county, including several on homes, other structures and vehicles. A shopping center in Macon had damage to its fa ade and roof. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. A 61 mph wind gust was measured at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport south of Macon. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.81 inches measured north of Macon. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Twiggs

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Twiggs forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.667, -83.427 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.08 inches measured near Danville. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Wilkinson

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Wilkinson forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.802, -83.171 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Parts of the county were without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.62 inches measured in Irwinton. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Washington

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Washington forecast zone
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.970, -82.796 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Washington County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. At least 2 homes were damaged when trees fell onto them. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.99 inches measured in Sandersville. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Jefferson

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Jefferson forecast zone
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.055, -82.418 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. A few homes had minor damage from falling trees and large limbs. A wind gust of 40 mph was measured near Louisville. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.32 inches measured in Grange. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Glascock

When
September 11, 8:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where
Glascock forecast zone
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.229, -82.611 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Stewart

When
September 11, 9:00 AM EST to 4:00 PM EST
Where
Stewart forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.079, -84.835 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.35 inches measured in Union. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Chattahoochee

When
September 11, 9:00 AM EST to 4:00 PM EST
Where
Chattahoochee forecast zone
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.347, -84.787 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. A wind gust of 47 mph was measured at Lawson Army Airfield on Fort Benning. Some customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.34 inches measured at Lawson Army Airfield. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Muscogee

When
September 11, 9:00 AM EST to 4:00 PM EST
Where
Muscogee forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Property damage
$185,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.510, -84.877 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Muscogee County Emergency Manager reported over 100 trees and power lines blown down across the county. Seventy seven reports of trees or large limbs blocking roadways were received and 33 traffic control signals were damaged or downed. Some homes were damaged by falling trees or limbs, however no reports of major damage to structures were received. It is estimated that 15% of customers lost power at some point, most for 10 hours or less. The ASOS at the Columbus Airport measured a 53 mph wind gust. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.34 inches measured at Fire Station #2 in Columbus. One minor injury was reported when a woman struck a fallen tree with her car on River Road in Columbus.

Tropical Storm, Harris

When
September 11, 10:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Harris forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.736, -84.909 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. The 23 mile Pine Mountain Trail in Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park was closed due to dozens of fallen trees and many hanging limbs. Thousands of customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated 2 to 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.69 inches measured near Calloway Gardens. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Talbot

When
September 11, 10:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Talbot forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.700, -84.533 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Talbot County Emergency Manager and local news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Butts

When
September 11, 10:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Butts forecast zone
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.288, -83.957 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Butts County Emergency Manager reported dozens of trees and power lines blown down across the county. A roof was partially blown off of a house in Jackson and at least two multi-car accidents were blamed on the weather conditions. No injuries were reported. Radar estimates indicate between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.31 inches recorded at Lloyd Shoals Dam. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, South Fulton

When
September 11, 10:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
South Fulton forecast zone
Property damage
$250,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.790, -84.467 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Fulton County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and power lines blown down across the county. Thousands of customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 52 mph was measured in the Fairburn area. Radar estimated rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches across the county with 3.9 inches measured on Utoy Creek. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Clayton

When
September 11, 10:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Clayton forecast zone
Injuries
3 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$2.0 million
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.542, -84.358 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Clayton County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Twenty four homes had minor damage, 14 reported major damage and 2 homes were destroyed. Damage estimates to homes alone are estimated at $1.4 million. Three occupied vehicles were struck by falling trees in separate incidents. Three people in those vehicles received minor injuries. The ASOS at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport measured wind gusts of 61 mph and 64 mph. Radar estimated between 2 and 4.5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.45 inches measured in the Riverdale area.

Tropical Storm, Upson

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Upson forecast zone
Property damage
$250,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.881, -84.299 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Upson County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and power lines blown down across the county. Over 5000 customers lost power for varying periods of time during the storm. A wind gust of 47 mph was measured in Thomaston. Radar estimated between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.38 inches measured south of Thomaston. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Pike

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Pike forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.092, -84.389 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Pike County Emergency Manager reported 75-85 trees blown down across the county. Some downed trees did strike structures, however only minor damage was reported with no structures uninhabitable. Numerous power lines were downed as well with 50-75% of the county without power initially. Schools were closed for two days after the storm due to power outages and roads blocked by debris. Radar estimated 2.5 to 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.68 inches measured in Zebulon. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Lamar

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Lamar forecast zone
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.077, -84.139 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.42 inches measured new Orchard Hill. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Monroe

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Monroe forecast zone
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.014, -83.919 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. A wind gust of 43 mph was measured west of Forsyth. Radar estimated between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.67 inches measured near Bolingbroke. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Jasper

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Jasper forecast zone
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.316, -83.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. A wind gust of 33 mph was measured near Adgateville. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain feel across the county with 2.89 inches measured near Adgateville. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Jones

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Jones forecast zone
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.025, -83.560 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Around 6500 customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 34 mph was measured in Gray. Radar estimated between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.41 inches measured near Cross Keys. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Putnam

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Putnam forecast zone
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.322, -83.373 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many roads were blocked by debris. Some reports of damage to roof shingles and siding on homes was also reported. A wind gust of 37 mph was measured at the Rock Eagle 4-H center and the Putnam County Sheriff's office reported a gust to 43.5 mph. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.16 inches measured at the Rock Eagle 4-H center. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Baldwin

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Baldwin forecast zone
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.069, -83.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Parts of the county were without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 31 mph was measured in Milledgeville. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.97 inches measured in Milledgeville. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Hancock

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Hancock forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.270, -83.001 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Warren

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Warren forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.409, -82.677 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported many trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Troup

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Troup forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.034, -85.028 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Over 70 trees were reported to have fallen on and at least partially blocked roadways. Some damage to homes was reported due to trees or large limbs falling onto them. A wind gust of 35 mph was measured at the LaGrange airport. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. Radar estimated between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.19 inches measured near Stovall. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Meriwether

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Meriwether forecast zone
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.041, -84.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

News media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Heard

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Heard forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.297, -85.128 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported many customers without electricity and numerous trees and power lines blown down, several on roadways, across the county. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.45 inches measured west of Corinth. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Coweta

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Coweta forecast zone
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.354, -84.763 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Coweta County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and several power lines blown down across the county. At least 15 homes were damaged, mainly by falling trees and large limbs. A wind gust of 51 mph was measured at the Coweta County Airport. Radar estimated between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.77 inches measured west of Newnan. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Fayette

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Fayette forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.414, -84.494 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Fayette County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Over a dozen homes received damage, mainly from falling trees and large limbs. A wind gust of 48 mph was measured at the airport in Peachtree City. Radar estimated between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.47 inches measured in Tyrone. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Spalding

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Spalding forecast zone
Property damage
$700,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.261, -84.284 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Spalding County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and numerous power lines blown down across the county. Forty four structures had minor damage, 45 had major damage, and 2 were destroyed. Most of the damage to structures was due to falling trees. No injuries were reported. Radar estimates indicate between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.8 inches measured in the Griffin area.

Tropical Storm, Henry

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Henry forecast zone
Property damage
$250,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.453, -84.154 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Dozens of structures sustained damage, some extensive, from falling trees and large limbs. A wind gust of 40 mph was measured near Luella and a trained storm spotter and amateur radio operator using a hand-held wind gauge reported sustained wind speeds of 40-45 mph with gusts to 51 mph. Radar estimated between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.24 inches measured near Kelleytown. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Newton

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Newton forecast zone
Property damage
$250,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.555, -83.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported hundreds of trees and many power lines blown down across the county. Nearly 50,000 customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 41 mph was measured north of Covington. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.21 inches measured at both Rocky Plains and Alcovy. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Morgan

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Morgan forecast zone
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.591, -83.492 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Morgan County Emergency Manager and the local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Some homes received damage, mainly from falling trees and large limbs. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Greene

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Greene forecast zone
Property damage
$175,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.579, -83.167 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 45 mph was measured near Greshamville. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.89 inches measured near Wrayswood. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Taliaferro

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Taliaferro forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.566, -82.879 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

News media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Wilkes

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Wilkes forecast zone
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.782, -82.743 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. A local newspaper reported that at one time during the storm, for several hours, every electric utility customer in the county was without power. Some homes and vehicles were damaged by falling trees. A wind gust of 39 mph was measured near Celeste. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.77 inches measured near Celeste. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Carroll

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Carroll forecast zone
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.583, -85.080 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and power lines blown down across the county. Around 150 roads were closed for varying periods of time due to debris. Around 20 homes received damage, 2 major, mainly due to falling trees and limbs. Over 4500 customers were without power at some point during the storm with around 100 without landline phone service. A wind gust of 38 mph was measured at the Carrollton Airport. Radar estimated between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.74 inches measured near Villa Rica. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Douglas

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Douglas forecast zone
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.702, -84.768 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and some power lines blown down across the county. Hundreds of customers were without electricity. Radar estimated between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.83 inches measured near Chapel Hill. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, North Fulton

When
September 11, 11:00 AM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where
North Fulton forecast zone
Deaths
1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$250,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.790, -84.467 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Fulton County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and power lines blown down across the county. Thousands of customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 47 mph was measured near Sandy Springs. Radar estimated rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches across the county with 3.6 inches measured near Buckhead. A 55 year old male was killed in the Sandy Springs area when a large tree was blown over, crashing through his home.

Tropical Storm, De Kalb

When
September 11, 12:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
De Kalb forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Property damage
$12 million
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.772, -84.226 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The DeKalb County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and many power lines blown down across the county. Two hundred sixty seven homes and businesses were damaged, mainly by falling trees and large limbs, with 65 of them reported destroyed or sustaining major damage. Over 200 roads were blocked by downed trees, power lines and other debris with over 106 tons of debris cleared. Estimates are that over half of all customers lost electricity in the county for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 47 mph was measured at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport and a gust of 72 mph was measured on top of Stone Mountain, around 800 feet above the surrounding terrain. Radar estimated between 3 and 6.5 inches of rain fell across the county with 6.32 inches measured in Decatur. One firefighter received minor injuries while clearing debris. Around $11 million in insured losses were reported.

Tropical Storm, Rockdale

When
September 11, 12:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Rockdale forecast zone
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.654, -84.027 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Rockdale County Emergency Manager and the local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. A woman in Conyers was struck by a large falling tree branch sustaining minor injuries. A wind gust of 46 mph was measured in Conyers. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.15 inches measured in Milstead.

Tropical Storm, Gwinnett

When
September 11, 12:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Gwinnett forecast zone
Property damage
$3.0 million
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.962, -84.024 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Gwinnett County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and power lines blown down across the county. Nine structures were destroyed, 73 sustained major damage and 77 received minor damage, mostly from falling trees. A 51 mph wind gust was measured near Suwanee and a 50 mph gust was measured around Norcross. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.98 inches measured in Dacula. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Walton

When
September 11, 12:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Walton forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.782, -83.734 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. A wind gust of 32 mph was measured near Windsor. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.32 inches measured southwest of Loganville. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Barrow

When
September 11, 12:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Barrow forecast zone
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.993, -83.713 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported a significant number of trees and many power lines were blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 51 mph was recorded near Winder. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.18 inches measured near Winder. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Oconee

When
September 11, 12:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Oconee forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.835, -83.437 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 42 mph was measured in Watkinsville. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.93 inches measured near Watkinsville. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Oglethorpe

When
September 11, 12:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Oglethorpe forecast zone
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.881, -83.081 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Many customers were without electricity for varying periods of time. A few homes were damaged by falling trees. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.33 inches measured in Smithonia. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Clarke

When
September 11, 1:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Clarke forecast zone
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.951, -83.367 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Clarke County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Some homes and other structures were damaged by falling trees and large limbs. Many customers were without power for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 52 mph was measured at the Athens airport. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.01 inches measured at the Athens airport. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Jackson

When
September 11, 1:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where
Jackson forecast zone
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
34.134, -83.566 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. A wind gust of 41 mph was measured near Pendergrass. Radar estimated between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.97 inches measured in Jefferson. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Madison

When
September 11, 1:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Madison forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
34.128, -83.209 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Much of the county was without electricity for varying periods of time. Some homes were damaged by falling trees and large limbs. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.39 inches measured near Sanford. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Hall

When
September 11, 1:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where
Hall forecast zone
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
34.317, -83.820 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

News media reported hundreds of trees and power lines blown down across the county. At the peak of the storm, approximately 80 percent of the roads in the county were at least partially blocked by debris. More than 65 percent of the county was without power for varying periods of time. A peak wind gust of 45 MPH was recorded by the ASOS at the Hall County airport. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Haralson

When
September 11, 2:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where
Haralson forecast zone
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.794, -85.211 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported several trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Paulding

When
September 11, 2:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where
Paulding forecast zone
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.921, -84.867 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Paulding County Emergency Manager reported dozens of trees and power lines blown down across the county as well as sporadic power outages. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Cobb

When
September 11, 2:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where
Cobb forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
33.942, -84.577 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. The AWOS units at both Dobbins Air Reserve base and McCollum Field recorded wind gusts to 34 MPH. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Forsyth

When
September 11, 2:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where
Forsyth forecast zone
Deaths
1 direct, 0 indirect
Injuries
1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.226, -84.125 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Forsyth County Emergency Manager, local law enforcement and the local media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. A tree fell onto a vehicle in a driveway off of Shadburn Road killing the passenger in the vehicle, a 67 year old female, and injuring the driver.

Tropical Storm, Banks

When
September 11, 2:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where
Banks forecast zone
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.354, -83.497 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Banks County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and power lines blown down across the county. Over 35,000 cubic yards of debris was cleared from county roads and right of ways. A wind gust of 51 mph was measured in the Banks Crossing area. Radar estimated between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.25 inches measured near Banks Crossing. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Polk

When
September 11, 3:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where
Polk forecast zone
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
34.002, -85.188 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported a few trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Bartow

When
September 11, 3:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where
Bartow forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
34.238, -84.840 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported numerous trees and several power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Floyd

When
September 11, 3:00 PM EST to 10:00 PM EST
Where
Floyd forecast zone
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.263, -85.214 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Floyd County Emergency Manager and the news media reported a number of trees and power lines blown down across the county. Several thousand customers were without power for varying periods of time. The ASOS at the Rome airport reported a wind gust of 45 MPH. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Cherokee

When
September 11, 4:00 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Cherokee forecast zone
Injuries
0 direct, 1 indirect
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.244, -84.476 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of limbs, trees and power lines blown down across the county. A few structures received damage, mainly from falling trees and limbs. One motor vehicle accident occurred when car hit a downed tree, causing one person to be transported to the hospital with minor injuries. At one time more than 11,000 customers were without power in the county. A wind gust of 41 mph was measured near Ball Ground. Radar estimated between 1 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.57 inches measured on Kellogg Creek.

Tropical Storm, Dawson

When
September 11, 4:00 PM EST to 10:00 PM EST
Where
Dawson forecast zone
Property damage
$600,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.444, -84.171 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Dawson County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees blown down across the county as well as numerous power lines. Not counting trees on private property, 304 trees were removed from county road right of ways alone. During the storm, at least 30 roads were completely blocked by downed trees and power lines. Fifty six homes reported damage, 5 with major damage and 1 destroyed. Three commercial buildings had damage, 2 minor and 1 major, and Fire Station 1 suffered wind damage to an exterior door and exterior roofing trim. Over 7000 customers were without power, about 70% of the county. Landline phones and cellular service were out in certain parts of the county for over a week. Radar estimated between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.37 inches measured near Dawsonville. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Walker

When
September 11, 4:00 PM EST to 10:00 PM EST
Where
Walker forecast zone
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
34.736, -85.301 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The media reported several trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Whitfield

When
September 11, 4:00 PM EST to 10:00 PM EST
Where
Whitfield forecast zone
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.806, -84.967 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An amateur radio operator and the local news media reported several trees and power lines blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Lumpkin

When
September 11, 4:00 PM EST to September 12, 1:00 AM EST
Where
Lumpkin forecast zone
Property damage
$375,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.572, -84.003 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Lumpkin County Emergency Manager reported hundreds of trees and numerous power lines blown down across the county. Thirty homes were damaged and 2 were destroyed, mainly due to falling trees. At one point 5 out of 6 electric utility companies serving the county reported no service to the county and the 6th company had only one leg operational. Communication lines and cell towers were also affected. A wind gust of 41 mph was measured near Auraria in the southern portion of the county. Radar estimated between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.6 inches measured in the far eastern portion of the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Union

When
September 11, 4:00 PM EST to September 12, 1:00 AM EST
Where
Union forecast zone
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
34.834, -83.991 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported several trees and power lines blown down across the county, especially across the southern portion. Several thousand customers were without power for varying periods of time. The Toccoa RAWS site recorded a wind gust of 34 MPH. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, White

When
September 11, 4:00 PM EST to September 12, 1:00 AM EST
Where
White forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.646, -83.747 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The White County Emergency Manager reported several trees and power lines blown down across the county. A large awning was blown off of a building on Helen Highway and a tree was blown down onto a house on Boulevard Street in Cleveland. Law enforcement measured a 57 MPH wind gust at their office in Cleveland. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Dade

When
September 11, 5:00 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Dade forecast zone
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
34.855, -85.504 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Local news media reported several trees and some power lines blown down across the county. Several roads were blocked by downed trees and some customers were without power for varying periods of time. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Chattooga

When
September 11, 5:00 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Chattooga forecast zone
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
34.475, -85.345 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The news media reported several trees and power lines blown down across the county. Several hundred customers were without power for varying periods of time. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Catoosa

When
September 11, 5:00 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Catoosa forecast zone
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.904, -85.138 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An amateur radio operator and the local media reported several trees blown down across the county. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Murray

When
September 11, 5:00 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Murray forecast zone
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.788, -84.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Murray County Emergency Manager reported a few trees blown down across the county, mainly in the Fort Mountain area. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Gordon

When
September 11, 5:00 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Gordon forecast zone
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.503, -84.876 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Gordon County Emergency Manager reported dozens of trees and power lines blown down across the county. No structures were reported to have received any significant damage. Radar estimated between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county with 3.61 inches measured in Calhoun. Fourteen roads were flooded enough to require attention. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Gilmer

When
September 11, 5:00 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Gilmer forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.691, -84.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Gilmer County Sheriff's Office reported trees and power lines blown down. News media reported that commercial apple growers across the county lost up to 15 percent of their crops. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Pickens

When
September 11, 5:00 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Pickens forecast zone
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.464, -84.466 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An amateur radio operator reported several trees blown down in the county. The AWOS at the Pickens County Airport measured a wind gust of 48 MPH. Local news media reported hundreds of whole trees and large limbs blown down as well as several power lines. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Fannin

When
September 11, 5:00 PM EST to September 12, 2:00 AM EST
Where
Fannin forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.864, -84.320 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Fannin County Emergency Manager reported little damage in the county. A wind gust of 31 mph was measured in Blue Ridge. Radar estimated between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county with 2.62 inches measured near Hurst. No injuries were reported.

Tropical Storm, Towns

When
September 11, 5:00 PM EST to September 12, 2:00 AM EST
Where
Towns forecast zone
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
34.917, -83.737 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The local media reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Several major roadways were temporarily impassable due to fallen trees. Thousands of customers were without power for varying periods of time. The Brasstown RAWS measured a wind gust of 55 MPH. No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood, Gordon

When
September 11, 11:00 PM EST to September 13, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Gordon County, 2.59 mi WSW of Hunts Corner to 0.87 mi ESE of Echota
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.500, -84.869

Numerous roads became flooded the evening of September 11th, 2017. The roadways remained closed overnight and through much of the day on September 12th, 2017. 12 roads were closed across Gordon County.

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.

EventDateAgeSexWhereKind
Tropical Storm, North Fulton2017-09-1155MalePermanent HomeDirect
Tropical Storm, Forsyth2017-09-1167FemaleVehicle/Towed TrailerDirect

What these are

Tropical Storm
A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 to 73 mph).
Flash Flood
Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.

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

The same day elsewhere

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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: 721369, 721370, 721371, 721372, 721373, 721374, 721375, 721376, 721377, 721378, 721379, 721380, 721381, 721382, 721383, 721384, 721385, 721386, 721387, 721388, 721389, 721390, 721391, 721392, 721393, 721394, 721395, 721396, 721397, 721398, 721399, 721400, 721401, 721402, 721407, 721428, 721429, 721403, 721404, 721405, and more.