A period of persistent thunderstorms moved through the area with an initial warm front early in the morning and later a weak cold front overnight. Weak instability resulted in mostly benign activity, aside from a single report of each hail and wind damage.
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A period of persistent thunderstorms moved through the area with an initial warm front early in the morning and later a weak cold front overnight. Weak instability resulted in mostly benign activity, aside from a single report of each hail and wind damage. Rainfall amounts of 2.5 to 5 inches stretched across central Georgia, with highest amounts along the Georgia-Alabama line, between LaGrange and Columbus. Isolated flash flooding resulted from the heavy rainfall amounts.
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 Feb 11, 7:08 PM EST, 42 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 708 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024 ...New 00Z Aviation Discussion... .SHORT TERM... (This afternoon through Monday) Issued at 246 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024 The primary hazard for the short term period is flooding caused by locally heavy rainfall. There is also some potential for isolated severe thunderstorms on Monday. Stalled frontal boundary remains situated from the Delmarva peninsula back through northern GA and down to southeast TX. This boundary will remain nearly stationary across the CWA overnight and focus several rounds of moderate to locally heavy rainfall through Monday. Low pressure across SE TX will move NE along the stalled front overnight and into northern AL by early Monday. The low will continue NE into the TN Valley dragging a cold front through the CWA Monday afternoon/evening. Good moisture transport from the GOMEX will continue to provide deep moisture for widespread precipitation overnight and Monday ahead of the cold front. PWATs are at or just above 2SD for the period. The stalled boundary will provide some focus at the surface and with broad scale lift in the upper levels, moderate to locally heavy rainfall will be likely overnight. The axis of heavier rainfall will most likely set up along and north of the I-85 corridor in the west to along and north of the I-20 corridor in the east. Since the boundary remains parallel to the mid level flow, training of storms is likely. Even though surface instability will be weak, do think there is enough for a few rumbles of thunder overnight...and these storms will definitely be capable of producing higher rainfall rates. Another round of moderate to locally heavy rainfall will be likely with the cold frontal passage on Monday. Issued a Flash Flood Watch earlier today for areas along a north of a line from Troup to Warren Counties through Monday evening. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches will be likely within the watch, with locally higher amounts possible where training occurs. Do think areas south of the stalled boundary will have the best chances of destabilizing on Monday. This area should be mainly south of the I-20 corridor. Not confident that the stalled front will begin pushing rapidly north as the low pressure moves NE. BL winds don't support a good northward push. However, south of the boundary deep layer shear will be present, and if breaks in the clouds occur, some stronger convection could develop. Damaging wind gusts would be the primary hazard from any severe thunderstorm that is able to develop while a brief tornado cannot be ruled out. NListemaa && .LONG TERM... (Tuesday morning through next Saturday) Issued at 246 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024 Upper level system will be moving out of the area by Tuesday leaving cooler airmass behind in its wake. Cloud cover should begin to clear through the day allowing for some afternoon mixing that may lower dewpoints a bit more than current guidance. Have blended in some of the NBM 10th percentile to account for this. Only other impact will be some continued river flooding as water from previous 2 days continues to route through our river systems. Clearing through the week with temps quickly rebounding back into the 60s. Next system timing looks to be pushing back a bit within the overall guidance into late Friday or Saturday. Still uncertainty around this. System will be embedded within the subtropical jet and primary low looks to pass south of the area, which means best rainfall chances and highest amounts look to be in central Georgia. Lusk && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 700 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024 Widespread SHRA has spread into central Georgia and portions of north Georgia, including ATL at the time of this writing. Scattered TSRA has also warranted a TEMPO for TSRA for the next couple of hours at CSG/MCN. As widespread precipitation spreads northward, ceilings will continue to lower. IFR ceilings are expected to be widespread around the ATL metro around 02Z, with LIFR possible in the morning after 10Z. Ceilings will begin to improve as precipitation moves away to the east in the afternoon. A TEMPO for TSRA has been maintained from 03-07Z at ATL. Winds have shifted to SE, but will remain light, at 3-6 kts through the overnight hours. Winds will begin to increase after 10Z, increasing to 10-15 kts with gusts between 20-25 kts by 16Z. Winds will shift back to SW in the late afternoon hours. //ATL Confidence...00Z Update... Medium confidence on all elements. King && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Athens 59 67 41 57 / 100 100 70 0 Atlanta 60 67 40 54 / 100 100 30 0 Blairsville 55 61 34 49 / 90 90 80 0 Cartersville 58 66 37 54 / 100 100 20 0 Columbus 64 72 42 58 / 90 90 10 0 Gainesville 58 64 40 54 / 100 100 70 0 Macon 62 72 43 59 / 80 90 30 0 Rome 58 68 39 56 / 90 100 30 0 Peachtree City 60 69 40 55 / 100 100 20 0 Vidalia 62 72 47 60 / 50 90 80 0 && .FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through Monday evening for GAZ001>009-011>016- 019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>085-089>097. && SHORT TERM...NListemaa LONG TERM....Lusk AVIATION...King
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 251 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024 GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086- 089>098-102>113-121000- 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- 251 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North and Central Georgia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight... Several waves of moderate to locally heavy rainfall will be possible tonight. A Flood Watch has been issued for areas along and north of a line from LaGrange to Warrenton. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are also possible tonight. Even though localized flooding will be the primary hazard, an isolated severe thunderstorm isn't out of the question. Damaging wind gusts and frequent lightning strikes will be possible within any severe thunderstorm that develops. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday... A line of storms capable of producing severe weather is expected to move into the area during the early Monday morning hours. These storms could produce damaging winds a few isolated tornadoes. Several waves of low pressure will move across the Southeast through Monday. Moderate to heavy rainfall and localized flooding will be possible, especially where storms repeatedly occur. A Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
601 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024
GAZ079-089>091-112330-
Chattahoochee GA-Marion GA-Talbot GA-Muscogee GA-
601 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Marion,
Muscogee, northeastern Chattahoochee and southwestern Talbot Counties
through 630 PM EST
...
At 601 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over northeast parts of
Columbus, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Geneva, Bibb City, Upatoi, North Fort Moore, Saint Marys
Hills, Edgewood, Flat Rock, Highland Park, Laurel Hills, Green Island
Hills, Juniper, Vista Terrace, Columbus Metropolitan Airport, Rose
Hill, Oakland, Box Springs, Kenwood, Midland, and Marion Estates.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
&&
LAT...LON 3259 8479 3258 8470 3260 8469 3263 8456
3258 8446 3243 8454 3244 8497 3245 8498
3248 8500 3250 8500 3254 8502
TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 258DEG 48KT 3251 8490
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
653 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024
GAZ078-079-089-120145-
Harris GA-Talbot GA-Muscogee GA-
653 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024
...Strong thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall will impact
portions of Muscogee, southwestern Talbot and southeastern Harris
Counties through 845 PM EST
...
At 651 PM EST, strong thunderstorms with very heavy rain was along a
line extending from Columbus to near Guerryton Alabama, and moving
east at 30 mph. An additional 1 to 1.5 inches of rain can be
expected through 845 PM EST and may result in rises in smaller
creeks and streams and flooding of poor drainage areas.
HAZARD...Heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially
in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Talbotton, Junction City, Geneva, North Fort Moore, Bibb
City, Upatoi, Ellerslie, Laurel Hills, Green Island Hills, Juniper,
Vista Terrace, Columbus Metropolitan Airport, Baughville, Rose Hill,
Benning Hills, Avondale, Benning Park, Fortson, and Saint Marys
Hills.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of
control due to hydroplaning.
&&
LAT...LON 3267 8468 3268 8438 3256 8444 3256 8449
3254 8451 3255 8455 3252 8458 3253 8465
3251 8472 3246 8475 3240 8498 3243 8496
3246 8500 3252 8500 3259 8507
TIME...MOT...LOC 2351Z 258DEG 27KT 3254 8493 3226 8550
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPHThe Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 81 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:50 UTC.
15 flash flood, 1 hail, 1 flood, 1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
The broadcast media reported at least one foot of flowing water from Lindsey Creek covering both lanes of Effingham Way near Effingham Court. Radar estimates indicate 6 to 8 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, causing the flash flooding.
The Department of Transportation reported all lanes on Manchester Expressway was closed for an hour due to flooding of the highway. Radar estimates indicate 6 to 8 inches of rain fell quickly over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The Department of Transportation reported I-185 Southbound closed near Exit 7 due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate 6 to 8 inches of rain fell quickly over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
Deputies reporting quarter size hail at Hamilton Rd and Sam Walker Dr.
The Emergency Manager reported Dallas Mill Road flooded due to high flow on Big Springs Creek. Radar estimates indicate 4 to 6 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The Emergency Manager reported Bankston Road, north of Vega Road, was closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The Emergency Manager reported Campbell Road closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate 4 to 6 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The Emergency Manager reported Old Zebulon Road was closed due to high water on Powder Creek. Radar estimates indicate 4 to 6 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The Emergency Manager reported Turner Road, between Concord Road and Milner Road, closed due to flooding of Birch Creek. Radar estimates indicate 4 to 6 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The Emergency Manager reported Hunter Road closed due to high flows on Elkins Creek and a smaller tributary. Radar estimates indicate 4 to 6 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The Emergency Manager reported Scott Road closed due to flooding from high water on a nearby creek. Radar estimates indicate 4 to 6 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The Emergency Manager reported Bethany Church Road, between Dunbar School Road and Jonathans Roost Road, due to high water on local creeks. Radar estimates indicate 4 to 6 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The public relayed a report of flood waters from a nearby creek overwhelming a culvert, resulting in the evacuation of twelve homes on Valley Hill Road. No homes were flooded. Radar estimates indicate 3 to 4 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The Emergency Manager reported Lipham Road flooded at two points, including at Brush Creek where a small bridge along the gravel road was washed out due to the high flow. Radar estimates indicate 4 to 5 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The Emergency Manager reported the roadway flooded at the Hilly Mill Creek culvert, near the intersection of George Brown Road and Joe Stephens Road. Radar estimates indicate 4 to 5 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The Emergency Manager reported multiple roads closed due to flash flooding including: James Posey Road, Ellison Pound Road, Howard Road, and Carlisle Road. Ellison Road remained closed after the floodwaters receded due to a drainage pipe failure. Radar estimates indicate 3 to 4 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
The Emergency Manager reported floodwaters from the Flint River entered a few low-lying homes. The river rose to Minor Flood Stage on February 12, and the USGS river gage at the Highway 36 bridge (NWS: TMSG1 / USGS 02346180) observed a river crest on February 13 at 12.9 feet, just 0.1 feet below Moderate Flood Stage. Flooding ended on February 14. Radar estimates indicate 4 to 5 inches of rain quickly fell over the area, resulting in the flooding of the Flint River and nearby tributaries.
At least one tree and two power poles were downed near the intersection of Davan Lane and H.D. Atha Rd.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Georgia in 2024Every state in 2024This day in weather historyWarnings in Georgia, February 2024
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: 1165034, 1165037, 1165043, 1163557, 1165170, 1165161, 1165162, 1165163, 1165164, 1165165, 1165166, 1165167, 1165171, 1165168, 1165169, 1165172, 1165175, 1163560.