Hurricane Frances

Losses, 2024 dollars

$16 billion

Losses at the time

$9.8 billion

Deaths

48

The losses and deaths are NCEI’s, counting everything the disaster did. The episodes below are only what the Weather Service filed in its Storm Events record, which counts damage differently and often not at all, so the two never add up and are shown apart.

• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 1 to 2, 2004$10,000 · 1 eventPersistent heavy rainfall along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge resulted in rapid rises along the Linville River, which flooded a bridge in the town of Linville. A large creek flooded in the Land Harbor area, forcing some evacuations.
• Hurricane in Florida, September 1 to 6, 2004$20,000 · 3 eventsAs Hurricane Frances tracked from the northwest Bahamas through the central Florida peninsula, several outer rain bands crossed the Florida Keys producing short episodes of strong wind gusts.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 2, 2004$10,000 · 1 eventHeavy rainfall resulted in rapid rises and flooding along the North Toe River. Several roads and bridges were washed out or covered with water, including the Carpenter Island Rd bridge.
• Flood in North Carolina, September 2, 20041 eventAlthough the heavy rainfall that led to earlier flash flooding relented, the North Toe remained above flood stage through the late morning hours.
• Flood in North Carolina, September 2, 20041 eventWater from heavy rain that developed over the higher terrain on the night of the 1st gradually worked its way down the Johns River and its tributaries, resulting in flooding in the Colletesville area on the morning of the 2nd. High water covered several roads.
• Flash Flood in Texas, September 2, 20041 eventHeavy rainfall across the south side of Corpus Christi led to flash flooding of several city streets. Off duty NWS employee measured 4.2 inches of rainfall on the south side of Corpus Christi in 1 hour and 45 minutes.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, September 2, 2004$8,000 · 1 eventSlow moving thunderstorms dropped several inches of rain across Pike County in a short period of time. Major street flooding was reported in the city of Troy around 7 pm and continued across the area for the next hour or so.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, September 2, 2004$1,000 · 1 eventNWS employee reported street flooding near the intersection of Old Hicklory Boulevard and Merritt Street in the Old Hickory area of Davidson County.
• Flash Flood in Illinois, September 2, 20041 event1 to 2 inches of rain fell in a short period of time over Lawrence County from Sumner to just west of Lawrenceville. The heavy rain caused Route 250 between Bridgeport and Lawrenceville to become flooded.
• Flash Flood in Arizona, September 2, 20041 eventTohono O'ohdam sheriff dispatch reported that Route 19 was closed due to high water.
• Flash Flooding in Indiana, September 3, 2004$50,000 · 3 eventsEmergency management reported flash flooding in Monon with flooding at a trailer park and cars floating at a car dealership.
• Flash Flooding in Ohio, September 3 to 4, 20042 eventsSeveral county and state roads reported closed due to flash flooding. A foot of water reported flowing over roads.
• Flash Flooding in Indiana, September 3 to 4, 20042 eventsUnderpass in downtown Ft. Wayne reported flooded. Few roads closed within city limits due to flash flooding.
• Heavy Rain in Florida, September 4 to 8, 200411 eventsThe relatively slow moving Hurricane Frances produced rainfall of 10 to 16 inches along the track of the eyewall in west central Florida. Further south, the counties of Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee all recorded three day rainfall totals mostly between 2 to 4 inches.
• Hurricane in Florida, September 4 to 5, 2004$711 million · 8 eventsHurricane Frances formed from a tropical depression in the deep tropical Atlantic on August 25 about 1400 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and reached hurricane strength on August 26.
• Tornado in Arizona, September 4, 2004F0 · 1 eventA tornado touched down about 12 miles northeast of Young along the Young-Heber Highway near Forest Service Road 188. Trees were sheared off and the road was blocked.
• Tornado in Florida, September 4, 2004F0 · 1 eventAn Osceola County Sheriff's vehicle was pushed off the road as an F0 tornado from a rain band in Hurricane Frances touched down briefly along Highway 192, just east of St. Cloud.
• Flash Flood in Arizona, September 4, 20041 eventHeavy rainfall caused flash flooding, mud slides, and road closures along Beeline Highway (HWY 87) from SR 188 to the Bush Highway turnoff. There was also flood damage along Tonto Creek in Gisela.
• Hurricane in Florida, September 4 to 5, 2004$4.9 billion · 5 eventsThe center of category 2 Hurricane Frances reached the Florida east coast near Sewall's Point in Martin County early on September 5th. Frances was moving to the west northwest at 7 mph and maintained hurricane strength as it crossed the east half of the Florida Peninsula.
• Tropical Storm in Florida, September 4 to 7, 20044 deaths · 15 eventsHurricane "Frances"Hurricane "Frances" made landfall along the central Florida coast and, as a weakening system, moved west-northwest across central Florida and then northwestwards into southwest Georgia.
• Tornado in Florida, September 4, 2004F0 · 1 eventA tornado was reported by the public near Kathleen. The location and time of this tornado were based on radar.
• Flash Flood in New Mexico, September 4, 20041 eventA line of thunderstorms moved across the southeastern plains of New Mexico during the late evening hours of the 4th. Local officials reported flash flooding in Hobbs. High water flowed through several city streets and some intersections were impassable.
• Flash Flooding in Florida, September 4 to 5, 200410 eventsFrom 4 to 8 inches of heavy rain from Hurricane Frances produced widespread flooding of roads, residences and businesses mainly in the coastal communities.
• Tropical Storm in Georgia, September 5 to 7, 200416 eventsHurricane "Frances"Hurricane "Frances" made landfall along the central Florida coast and, as a weakening system, moved west-northwest across central Florida and then northwestwards into southwest Georgia.
• Storm Surge in Florida, September 5, 20045 eventsHurricane Frances made landfall at about high tide, after midnight on the 5th. The highest surges occurred south of Ft. Pierce Inlet. This was associated with the inner eye wall band as it was blowing normal to the coast.
• Tornado in Florida, September 5, 2004$15,000 · F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"F0 tornado damage was observed along Race Track Road. St. Johns EMA assisted with storm damage assessment.
• Tornado in Florida, September 5, 2004F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"0605 EDTPossible tornado reported by EMA in Citra. Roof damage occurred. 0610 EDTGeneral public reported a possible tornado and roof damage on NE 168th Street in Citra.
• Tornado in Florida, September 5, 2004F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"Trained spotter reported a tornado in Orange Park. Widespread damage occurred to trees and the power went out.
• Tropical Storm in Florida, September 5 to 6, 20041 death · $179 million · 10 eventsHurricane Frances made landfall just after midnight on September 5th near Vero Beach as a Category 2 storm.
• Tornado in Florida, September 5, 2004F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"F0 tornado damage to homes along Bud Hallow Drive and Burnell Place in Matanzas Woods.
• Tornado in Florida, September 5, 2004$80,000 · F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"F0 tornado damage to homes along highway 13 vicinity in Flagler Estates in southern St. Johns county. St. Johns EMA assisted with damage assessment.
• Tornado in Florida, September 5, 2004F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"NWS employee reported F0 tornado damage along interstate 10 near the exit for Wellborn. Trees were snapped on both sides of the road.
• Tropical Storm in Florida, September 5 to 6, 2004$1.7 million · 14 eventsHurricane Frances came ashore on the east coast of Florida near Sewall's Point during the early morning hours of September 5. Frances weakened as it crossed the central peninsula, and reemerged over the northeast Gulf of Mexico 24 hours later as a tropical storm.
• Tornado in Florida, September 5, 2004F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"Tornado touchdown reported by police officers in Crescent City. Property and tree damage was reported but a dollar estimate was not given.
• Tornado in Iowa, September 5, 2004$10,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado damaged corn and soybean crops, and trees. The tornado knocked down 3 power poles, and destroyed 5 outbuildings on two farms.
• Tornado in Georgia, September 5, 2004$5,000 · F0 · 1 eventA weak tornado briefly touched down and uprooted several trees. One tree was hurled into a garage. Reported by the public.
• Tornado and Damaging Winds in Minnesota, September 5, 2004$250,000 · F2 · 6 eventsA tornado tracked through pasture, forest, and corn fields. Numerous trees were knocked down and one farmstead received extensive barn, shed, and home damage. Twelve head of cattle were killed. Several trees were toppled onto homes near Marion Lake.
• Tropical Storm in Georgia, September 5 to 7, 2004$2.2 million · 22 eventsTropical Storm Frances continued to slowly weaken as it moved north into southwest Georgia during the late afternoon and evening hours of September 6. Maximum sustained winds reached 38 knots at Albany, GA, with a peak wind gust 59 knots.
• Tornado in Iowa, September 5, 2004F0 · 1 eventA brief tornado caused no reported damage.
• Tornado in Minnesota, September 5, 2004$2,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado damaged corn crops , trees, and an outbuilding on a farm.
• Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Wisconsin, September 5, 2004F0 · 6 eventsA funnel cloud was reported by a trained spotter on Highway 170.
• Tornado in Florida, September 5, 2004F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"0630 EDT:Tornado picked up trampoline 4 miles west of Palatka. 0650 EDT:EMA reported a tornado on the ground near Interlachen.
• Tropical Storm in Guam, September 5 to 6, 20041 eventTROPICAL STORM SARIKATropical Depression 23W developed east of the Mariana Islands in the early morning hours of September 5th, and was situated about 330 miles east-northeast of Saipan and 330 miles east-southeast of Pagan Island at 0400 SST with maximum sustained winds of 35…
• Tornado in Florida, September 5, 2004F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"Large trees were down in a lawn and others were snapped off across the road several hundred feet down highway 236 just outside of High Springs.
• Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Iowa, September 5, 2004$227,000 · F1 · 11 eventsA cold front advanced across the plains and moved into Iowa during the night of the 6th. The weather situation was quite dynamic for early September. A low level jet of 50 kts developed ahead of the cold front.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Georgia, September 5 to 7, 2004F1 · 22 eventsHurricane Frances made land fall over the Florida Panhandle and continued to track in a generally northward direction into Georgia, before turning more to the northeast.
• Tornado in Florida, September 6, 2004$60,000 · F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"F0 tornado damage to homes near State Road 13 North between Roberts Road and Greenbriar Road. Dollar damage estimate from St. Johns County EMA.
• Storm Surge in Florida, September 6, 2004$2.5 million · 5 eventsTropical storm force winds from the southwest produced tides one to five feet above normal from New Port Richey south to Punta Gorda as Hurricane Frances moved northwest just north of downtown Tampa.
• Tornado in Florida, September 6, 2004F0 · 1 eventA feeder band behind Hurricane Frances produced a brief tornado. Radar estimated the storm's movement to be northeast at 45 mph.
• Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in South Carolina, September 6 to 7, 20041 injured · F1 · 22 eventsHurricane Frances made land fall over the Florida Panhandle and continued to track in a generally northward direction into Georgia, before turning more to the northeast.
• Tropical Storm in Georgia, September 6 to 7, 200497 eventsHurricane Frances, at one point a category four hurricane (on the Saffir-Simpson scale) with sustained winds of 145 mph, reached the east coast of Florida just north of West Palm Beach, Florida early on September 5th.
• Flooding in Florida, September 6 to 14, 20046 eventsWidespread heavy rain associated with Hurricane Frances across west central Florida lead to record flooding on many of the rivers.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 6, 2004F1 · 1 eventA picket fenced was knocked down. Part of the fence went through the door of a house. The roof of a house was partially lifted and then set back down. This caused some interior damage to the home.
• Tornado in Florida, September 6, 2004F0 · 1 eventA tornado briefly touched down near Central Boulevard and I-95.
• Tornado in Florida, September 6, 2004F1 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"NWS Storm Survey found 7 power boats, 6 sailboats and 1 houseboat destroyed and sunk by a F1 tornado. A 32 ft. boat was picked up and put on top of a houseboat on the other side of the pier. The tornado crossed Black Creek and entered the woods across U.S.
• Tornado in Florida, September 6, 2004$5,000 · F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"F0 tornado damage along Highway 16A southeast Fruit Cove. Dollar damage estimate from St. Johns EMA.
• Tornado in Florida, September 6, 2004$20,000 · F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"F0 tornado damage in Fruit Cove near Shands Bridge. Dollar damage estimate from St. Johns EMA.
• Flooding in Georgia, September 6 to 7, 2004$57,000 · 20 eventsAll of the flood events below are a result of several hours of moderate to heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Frances.Coweta: The Newnan Times/Herald reported that more than six inches of rain fell across the county during the early morning hours.
• Tornado in Florida, September 6, 2004F0 · 1 eventThe broadcast media relayed a report of a tornado in Sea Pines with several trees down, including a 60 foot tall tree across the road.
• Flash Flood and Heavy Rain in Georgia, September 6 to 7, 2004$190,000 · 5 eventsThe Hawkinsville Dispatch and News along with the Pulaski County 911 Center reported that heavy rain caused the newly renovated court house to suffer roof damage. The damaged roof allowed water to leak inside, causing damage to part of the new library.
• Tornadoes and Tropical Storm in South Carolina, September 7 to 8, 200412 injured · $2.1 million · F3 · 29 eventsNWS survey along with dept. of highways, found trees down across US601 from a small tornado.
• Tornado in Florida, September 7, 2004F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"Trained spotter reported a tornado on the ground near Candler Hills Golf Course. No damage was reported.
• Tornado in Florida, September 7, 2004F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"Public report of tornado and tree damage in Interlachen.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$5,000 · F1 · 1 eventThis tornado touched down on the norheast side of Tega Cay and tracked almost due north into North Carolina. Damage was mainly limited to trees, but a few of these fell on homes and automobiles.
• Tornado in North Carolina, September 7, 2004$150,000 · F2 · 1 eventThis tornado moved north from South Carolina, and produced widespread damage to trees and power lines along its 2-mile path across the southwest corner of Mecklenburg County. The roof of a well-constructed home was blown off, and several other homes incurred shingle damage.
• Tornado in Florida, September 7, 2004F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"Public report of a tornado and shingles blown off of a roof.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$75,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado snapped trees, some of which fell onto several homes and damaged roofs.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$10,000 · F0 · 1 eventTornado snapped several trees, and caused damage to a roof of a home.
• Tornado in Florida, September 7, 2004F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"F0 tornado damage extended from Fulton Road and Fort Caroline, across Chaz Benett to the end of Bluff Avenue.
• Tornado in North Carolina, September 7, 2004$700,000 · F1 · 1 eventTornado touched down near Old Steak Rd and moved north through Evergreen. The tornado caused spotty damage as it continue to Boardman, and then crossed into Robeson county. Three homes/businesses were destroyed, with four damaged.
• Tornado in Florida, September 7, 2004$50,000 · F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"NWS storm survey and St. John's County EMA determined that a F0 tornado caused damage to homes just east of interstate 95 and south of state road 16. The location is just a couple miles west of St. Augustine city limits.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$250,000 · F1 · 1 eventTornado snapped or uprooted numerous trees and damaged several homes.
• Tornado in North Carolina, September 7, 2004F0 · 1 eventA tornado crossed into Robeson county from Columbus county with spotty tree damage, finally dissipating east of Proctorville.
• Heavy Rain in Puerto Rico, September 7, 20041 eventHeavy rain and pea sized hail were reported at Barrio Miradero.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in North Carolina, September 7 to 8, 2004$20,000 · F1 · 18 eventsA tornado touched down just northeast of Morven along Highway 145. Trees and power lines were blown down along the road and two turkey barns were destroyed, with thousands of turkeys killed. The damage was generally contained to an area off Highway 145, Diggs Road and Old NC 85.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$60,000 · F1 · 1 eventTornado demolished a stapped down mobile home.
• Tornado in North Carolina, September 7, 2004F0 · 1 eventLaw enforcement reported a brief touchdown. No damage was observed.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$8,000 · F1 · 1 eventTornado snapped several trees and damaged a mobile home.
• Flash Flood in Puerto Rico, September 7, 20041 death · $15,000 · 1 eventA near severe thunderstorm drifted over Adjuntas during the afternoon causing heavy rainfall which caused the loss of a life as river Yayales, a small tributary of river Guilarte, surged out of its banks and flowed across the intersections of roads 131 and 135.
• Tornado in North Carolina, September 7, 2004$200,000 · F1 · 1 eventTornado downed many trees and caused damage to four homes, with one shed destroyed.
• Flooding in North Carolina, September 7 to 8, 2004$2.8 million · 2 eventsFlooding expanded to the southern foothills by late afternoon, as small streams and creeks overflowed their banks in Polk County, and the Rocky Broad River exceeded flood stage in the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock areas.
• Flooding in Georgia, September 7 to 8, 2004$950,000 · 2 eventsFlooding associated with Frances was more severe across the mountains, where numerous roads and bridges were washed out. In Rabun County, the Joy Bridge Rd bridge was washed out. Buttermilk Ln in the Sky Valley community caved in against a house.
• Flooding in Georgia, September 7, 2004$80,000 · 3 eventsPersistent heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Hurricane Frances resulted in flooding along numerous creeks and small streams across the Georgia piedmont. Numerous roads were flooded or washed out.
• Flood in North Carolina, September 7, 20041 eventHeavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Hurricane Frances caused some flooding of small creeks in the Charlotte area.
• Flooding in South Carolina, September 7 to 8, 2004$15,000 · 2 eventsAn extended period of moderate to heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Hurricane Frances resulted in gradual rises and eventual flooding along Gilder and Brushy Creeks, the Enoree River, and other streams on Greenville's east side.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$2,000 · F0 · 1 eventTornado damaged a billboard and several trees next to a Petro truck stop. The tornado continued into Darlington county.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004F0 · 1 eventTornado snapped numerous trees.
• Flooding in South Carolina, September 7 to 8, 2004$1.3 million · 2 eventsWidespread flooding of creeks and streams developed across the county by early evening. Numerous roads were covered with water or washed out, and the sewer systems of several communities were damaged.
• Tornado in North Carolina, September 7, 2004$3,000 · F0 · 1 eventTornado snapped trees and destroyed a shed.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$100,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado flattened and old barn and part of the roof of a shed was torn off. A few trees were snapped...one damaging a roof of a home.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$2,000 · F0 · 1 eventThis tornado touched down just northeast of Sandy Springs, then moved northwest, uprooting several trees along its path. An aluminum cattle shelter was also destroyed.
• Tornado in Florida, September 7, 2004F0 · 1 eventHurricane "Frances"Three homes were damaged by large oak trees and 15-20 oaks were down west of Penman and Florida Boulevards.
• Flash Flooding in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$14,000 · 4 eventsAfter an extended period of moderate to heavy rainfall, a tropical rain band produced intense rainfall rates that led to rapid rises along some creeks and small streams across portions of the Upstate during the mid-to-late evening.
• Flood in Georgia, September 7 to 8, 20041 eventFlooding developed across the county during mid-evening, with a few creeks and streams flooding roads. Mudslides were also responsible for taking down a few trees.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$100,000 · F1 · 1 eventThis brief tornado blew down several trees and damaged or destroyed 2 small trailers shortly after touching down. It then moved north and lifted a portion of the roof from a well-constructed home. The garage wall was blown inward about 1 foot at this same location.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$15,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado damaged a steel conveyor belt track at a sand and gravel mine. Several trees were snapped, and the roof of a front porch of a church was lifted off.
• Flooding in North Carolina, September 7 to 9, 2004$2.9 million · 5 eventsThe remnants of Tropical Depression Frances brought flooding rains to portions of Northwest North Carolina from late in the evening on the 7th through the 8th.
• Flooding in South Carolina, September 7 to 8, 2004$6.3 million · 2 eventsAfter earlier flash flooding, general flooding continued into the overnight hours, as moderate to heavy rainfall continued over the county. Many streams overflowed their banks, flooding roads and highways.
• Flash Flooding in South Carolina, September 7 to 8, 2004$273,000 · 2 eventsAfter an extended period of moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall, intensifying rain rates led to rapid rises and flash flooding along some small creeks and streams in eastern portions of the Upstate.
• Flash Flooding in North Carolina, September 7 to 8, 20043 eventsAfter general flooding developed during the afternoon, rainfall rates increased during the late evening, as showers producing very heavy rainfall moved continuously over the Blue Ridge, leading to a period of rapid rises on streams and creeks and subsequent flash flooding.
• Flooding in South Carolina, September 7 to 8, 2004$40,000 · 2 eventsGeneral flooding became widespread across portions of the Upstate late in the evening, as numerous streams rose gradually to flood. A mobile home park near Gaffney required evacuation overnight.
• Flood in South Carolina, September 7 to 8, 20041 eventAfter the flash flooding that developed earlier in the evening waned, general flooding continued across the county through the overnight hours, as numerous additional streams rose gradually to flood.
• Flood in North Carolina, September 7 to 8, 20041 eventAn extended period of moderate to heavy rain associated with the remnants of Hurricane Frances led to gradual rises along creeks and streams, culminating in flooding across the county by late evening.
• Flood in North Carolina, September 7 to 8, 2004$1.0 million · 1 eventAlthough rainfall over Madison County was much less than what occurred to the east and south, major flooding developed along the French Broad River, as runoff from the extremely heavy rainfall near the headwaters worked its way downstream.
• Tornado in South Carolina, September 7, 2004$50,000 · F1 · 1 eventThis tornado touched down east of the city of Union, then tracked north/northwest, blowing down and uprooting numerous trees, and rolling one mobile home. Other structural damage was limited to shingles and gutters.
• Flood in North Carolina, September 7 to 8, 2004$100,000 · 1 eventFlooding began around midnight across the county, when a number of roads became covered with water due to flooding streams. The flooding gradually worsened, and peaked during the late morning hours of the 8th.
• Flood in Florida, September 8, 20041 eventExtensive flooding was occurring in Lake City due to sheet flow. Numerous roads including Interstate 10 were flooded. Some roads were under 20 feet of water, and the weight of the water was pushing air out of the aquifer.
• Flood in Virginia, September 8 to 9, 20041 eventAt Roanoke, the Roanoke River rose above the 10.5 foot flood stage and crested at 12.72 feet at 02:15 am on the 8th. This resulted in moderate flooding.
• Flash Flooding in South Carolina, September 8, 20042 eventsAn intense tropical rain band moved north across portions of the eastern piedmont during the early morning hours, causing small creeks and streams to rise quickly to flood.
• Flood in North Carolina, September 8, 20041 eventFlooding first developed during the early morning hours when the Broad River and its tributaries overflowed their banks around Polkville. Flooding developed downstream to Boiling Springs where a family was evacuated.
• Flash Flood and Flood in American Samoa, September 7 to 8, 20044 injured · $5,000 · 3 eventsHeavy rain caused street ponding and flooding in some villages. An unstable air mass aloft, well- associated with a trough connected to a strong gale low within 360 miles southwest of Pago Pago, remained over the Samoan Islands within 24 hours. No damages or injuries reported.
• Flooding in South Carolina, September 8, 20042 eventsAfter the intense rainfall rates ended, continued moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall allowed general flooding to persist into the mid-morning.
• Flash Flooding and Flood in New York, September 8, 200415 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Frances produced torrential rainfall across Southeastern New York on September 8th. Rainfall amounts ranging from an inch to up to 6 inches were common across the area.
• Flooding in Virginia, September 8, 20045 eventsThe remnants of Tropical Depression Frances brought flooding rains to portions of Southwest Virginia September 8th. Across Henry County, numerous creeks and streams flooded, leading to road closures. Some roads were damaged as well by the floodwaters.
• Flood in North Carolina, September 8, 20041 eventThe remanants of tropical depression Frances brought a moderate flood along the Yadkin river.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 8, 20041 eventAfter an extended period of moderate to heavy rainfall, a period of intense rainfall rates led to flash flooding during the mid-morning. The Rocky River and several of its tributaries were the main streams affected.
• Flood in Kentucky, September 8, 20041 eventFourteenth and 19th Streets in Middlesboro closed due to high water. Happy Hollow Road closed due to high water. Mud lick road, just outside of Middlesboro, also covered by water. Ten inches of water on old Pineville Pike south of Meldrum.
• Flood in North Carolina, September 8 to 9, 2004$130,000 · 1 eventAfter an extended period of moderate to heavy rainfall, rises along the Catawba River resulted in significant road flooding across the county during mid-morning. Water releases from upstream dams contributed to the flooding along the river.
• Flash Flooding in New Jersey, September 8, 20045 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Frances produced torrential rainfall across Northeast New Jersey on September 8th. Rainfall amounts ranging from an inch to up to 6 inches were common across the area.
• Tornado in North Carolina, September 8, 2004$5,000 · F0 · 1 eventF0 tornado had non-continuous path length of 3 miles and path width of 100 yards. Approximately 3 touchdowns with some tree damage, roof damage to one home, and storage trailer picked up and turned over.
• Flood in Florida, September 8, 20041 eventNumerous roads were closed due to flooding across the county, including bypass roads in Callahan, Griffin Road in Callahan and Old Dixie Highway in Callahan.
• Flash Flooding in Connecticut, September 8, 20042 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Frances produced torrential rainfall across Western Connecticut on September 8th. Storm total rainfall amounts ranging from an inch to up to 6 inches were common across the area. This caused extensive flash flooding of mainly roads.
• Flooding in West Virginia, September 8, 2004$110,000 · 7 eventsRemnants of Hurricane Frances caused about a 30 hour rainfall from the afternoon of the 7th into the evening of the 8th. The heaviest rains fell along the Ohio River counties from dawn to midday on the 8th.
• Flood in North Carolina, September 8, 20041 eventAfter earlier flash flooding, general flooding continued through the early afternoon. The Rocky River continued to be the main stream affected, but gradual rises eventually culminated in flooding along additional streams as well.
• Flooding in Kentucky, September 8 to 9, 20042 eventsHighway 711 near Wrigley closed due to high water. Water covering Laurel Fork Road at Highway 172, about 2 miles southwest of Crockett. Three feet of water covering Gordon Ford Road off of Highway 460 near Wrigley due to backwater flooding.
• Flood in Florida, September 8 to 11, 20041 eventRain from Hurricane Frances caused minor flooding on Fisheating Creek with a maximum water level of 7.5 feet or 0.5 feet above flood stage.
• Tornado and Flash Flood in Virginia, September 8, 2004F0 · 4 eventsThe remnants of Tropical Depression Frances brought a brief tornado, flash flooding, and a few severe thunderstorms to portions of Southwest Virginia during the late morning and early afternoon of the 8th.In Buckingham County, an F0 tornado briefly touched down 2 miles WNW of…
• Tornadoes and Damaging Wind in Virginia, September 8, 2004$63,000 · F1 · 8 eventsTrees down.
• Tornado and Flash Flooding in Maryland, September 8, 2004$195,000 · F1 · 5 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Frances produced damaging winds, tornadoes and flooding in the Mid Atlantic Region on the 8th. The region was troubled with felled trees, downed power lines, washed out roads, and streams/creeks that overflowed their banks.
• Flooding in Ohio, September 8 to 9, 2004$3.5 million · 9 eventsThe low pressure remains of Hurricane Frances caused about a 30 hour rain event, from the afternoon of the 7th, into the evening hours of the 8th.
• Flood in Georgia, September 8, 20041 eventFlood waters of the Littel Satilla River were threatening mobile homes in the area.
• Flood in Ohio, September 8 to 10, 2004$25,000 · 1 eventRain from remnants of Hurricane Frances began late on the 7th. It ended the morning of the 9th, but flooding continued. At 155 PM EDT, the West Fork of Duck Creek flooded near Caldwell. Carlisle reported 4 inches of rain. At 415 PM, Mt Ephraim had 5" of rain.
• Flooding in Kentucky, September 8 to 9, 2004$70,000 · 4 eventsRemnants of Hurricane Frances caused about a 30 hour rain event, from the afternoon of the 7th into the evening hours of the 8th. The heaviest rains fell during the morning of the 8th. Storm total amounts of 3 to 5 inches were widespread, with isolated amount of 5 to 6 inches.
• Flood in Kentucky, September 8, 20041 eventHighway 191 near Wilson Branch Road impassable due to high water. Highway 3356, or Stamper Branch Road, and Highway 1010 East near Tolliver impassable due to high water.
• Flooding in Kentucky, September 8 to 10, 20042 eventsFlood waters form Hardwick Creek over Highway 1057. Highway 15 at Bowen and Cane Creek Road at Rosslyn closed due to high water along the Red River. Area schools closed due to flooded roads. Pompii Road near Highway 11 and Highway 615 in Clay City closed due to high water.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Virginia, September 8, 2004$668,000 · F2 · 17 eventsA tornado touched down 2 miles south of Bealeton and lifted a half mile south of Bealeton. The storm was 200 yards wide. The initial touchdown was near Morgansburg Road. The storm tracked north for 1.5 miles and produced significant damage to at least 2 homes.
• Flood in Kentucky, September 8, 20041 eventWater covering Highways 1050 and 460 near the Menifee county line.
• Flood in Kentucky, September 8, 20041 eventHighway 52 W, near Crystal, was closed for a few hours due to high water.
• Flood in Ohio, September 8 to 14, 2004$25,000 · 1 eventRain from remnants of Hurricane Frances began late on the 7th. It ended the morning of the 9th, but flooding continued for days. By 330 PM EDT, flooding was county-wide. By 615 PM EDT, just south of Cambridge, I-70 was closed by flooding; so were routes 265 and 513.
• Flood in Ohio, September 8 to 10, 2004$2.0 million · 1 eventAt 340 PM EDT on the 8th, Neffs was flooded by Big McMahon and Little McMahon Creeks. At 4 PM, flooding began in Colerain; school busses stranded. At 445 PM, Pine Creek flooded Shadyside. 549 PM, Rte 147 flooded at Bailey Mills; Rte 40 flooded Bannock. 6 PM, Lafferty flooded.
• Flood in Ohio, September 8 to 10, 2004$25,000 · 1 eventAt 4 PM EDT on 8th, roads began to flood south of Zanesville; and 5 inches of rain fell at Chandlersville. At 430 PM, Brush Creek flooded near Duncan Falls. At 630 PM, Roseville was in a state of emergency after 7 inches of rain.
• Heavy Rain in Puerto Rico, September 8, 20042 eventsSeveral areas were reported flooded in the municipality of Hormigueros, road 319, the San Jose Lavandero community, road 114 at Valle Hermoso Sur. Around 4 inches of rain fell in Hormigueros during the afternoon.
• Flooding in Ohio, September 8, 20042 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Frances brought heavy rains to portions of central Ohio. Areas southeast of Columbus received three to four inches of rain, causing some minor flooding problems.
• Flash Flooding in West Virginia, September 8, 20044 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Frances brought flooding to the Panhandle of West Virginia on the 8th. Several roads in Pendleton, Hampshire, and Morgan counties were under water.
• Flood in Ohio, September 8 to 13, 20041 death · $200,000 · 1 eventBy 445 PM EDT on 8th, Horse Shoe Bend Rd flooded east of Newcomerstown; a 9-year old girl was swept off the road by flood waters as she walked home from school. By 5 PM, Blizzard Rd flooded in Uhrichsville.
• Flood in West Virginia, September 8 to 9, 2004$15,000 · 1 eventRain from the remnants of Hurricane Frances began early on the 8th and ended early on the 9th. By 5 PM EDT on 8th, there was a mud slide on Pierce Run Rd near Bethany; and Castlemans Run Rd and Hukill Run Rd closed by flooding.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8 to 10, 2004$4.0 million · 1 eventRain from the remnants of Hurricane Frances began early on the 8th and ended by dawn on the 9th. By 540 PM EDT on 8th, many roads were closed by flooding countywide, including Center and Chippewa Townships.
• Flood in Ohio, September 8 to 10, 2004$300,000 · 1 eventBy 615 PM EDT, roads were flooded countywide. By 730 PM, Mill Creek began to flood the Lisbon area; and West Point reported 6" of rain. By 915 PM on 8th, Rte 30 from Hanoverton to Kensington was closed by flood; and SR 154 near Elkton is covered by 3 ft of water.
• Flood in Ohio, September 8 to 10, 2004$200,000 · 1 eventBy 630 PM EDT on 8th, flooding was reported countywide. 40 roads were closed by flooding, including SR 150.
• Flooding in North Carolina, September 8 to 9, 2004$125,000 · 2 eventsWater releases upstream in the Catawba River basin caused rises on the river and Lake Norman. A few homes were flooded and evacuations were required. Flooding also occurred along the South Fork Catawba River as runoff from upstream rainfall continued to work downstream.
• Flood in Ohio, September 8 to 10, 2004$50,000 · 1 eventBy 615 PM, streams were out of their banks countywide. Basement of Hopedale School flooded. Routes 22, 49, 151, 250, 331 closed by flooding (times unknown). 4 to 6" of rain by 9 PM on the 8th. By 830 AM EDT on the 9th, Jewett was closed off because of flooding.
• Flood in Ohio, September 8 to 9, 2004$25,000 · 1 eventAt 6 PM EDT on 8th, Sunfish Creek flooded houses in Cameron. Many roads were under water, including those in Sardis. By 750 PM, SR 78 was closed by flooding near Lewisville. At 827 PM, SR 26 closed near Graysville, and Sunfish Creek overflowed in Cameron.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8, 20041 eventHeavy rain associated with the remnants of Hurricane Frances caused poor drainage flooding and flooding of some of the streams in Northampton County. Most of the flooding affected the central part of the county the most.
• Flood in Ohio, September 8 to 12, 2004$1.0 million · 1 eventBy 615 PM EDT, SR 524 flooded 8 miles northeast of Carrollton. By 827 PM, Antigua Rd was flooded about 1 mile west of Carrollton, at the intersection of routes 9 and 171 (rescue needed). Several roads remained closed the morning of the 9th.
• Flood in West Virginia, September 8 to 9, 2004$15,000 · 1 eventAt 630 PM EDT, roads were flooded in West Liberty. By 9 PM, North Branch of Short Creek had flooded 2 miles south of Wheeling-Ohio County Airport (north of Wheeling). Total rain: 4.5" at Wheeling. (FRANCES)
• Flash Flood in California, September 8, 20041 eventA thunderstorm dropped 1.15" of rain in one hour in the Pine Cove area. Some sheet flow and rock slides were observed along Hwy 74 east of Lake Hemet.
• Flood in Kentucky, September 8 to 9, 20041 eventMurphys Ford Road on the Red Lick Side was closed due to flooding. This is located off of Route 52, west of Irvine. Dark Hollow Road was also closed due to flooding.
• Flood in Ohio, September 8 to 9, 2004$25,000 · 1 eventBy 645 PM EDT on 8th, SR 751 flooded near Orange; and CR 16 flooded between Coshocton and Lafayette. Total rain: 4.1 inches at Wills Creek Dam. (FRANCES)
• Flood in West Virginia, September 8 to 9, 2004$15,000 · 1 eventAt 650 PM EDT, Little Grave Creek flooded Glenwood. By 750 PM, Boggs Run Rd flooded in Benwood when a retaining wall was washed out. By 922 PM, county roads 34 and 54 were flooded near Moundsville. (FRANCES)
• Flash Flooding and Flood in Ohio, September 8 to 9, 2004$8.3 million · 5 eventsHeavy rains associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Frances caused widespread urban and lowland flooding in Mahoning County. Between two and three inches of rain fell on much of the county by late evening.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8 to 10, 2004$40,000 · 1 eventBy 7 PM EDT on 8th, Wexford Run flooded in Ross Twp; Babcock Blvd flooded in McCandless Twp; creeks were flooding Shaler Twp; Streets Run Rd was flooded in Baldwin. By 948 PM, people were being evacuated in Bell Acres because of flooding after 6 inches of rain.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8 to 9, 2004$25,000 · 1 eventBy 750 PM EDT, 30 basements were flooded countywide, some to a depth of 2 feet. In Hanover Twp, North Kings Creek Rd was washed out in part (time unknown). Both Hickory and Eight-four reported 2.6 inches of rain. (FRANCES)
• Flash Flooding in Virginia, September 8, 20042 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Frances brought flooding and tornadoes to portions of northern Virginia on the 8th.
• Flood in Maryland, September 8 to 9, 20041 eventRain from the remnants of Hurricane Frances began early on the 8th and ended early on the 9th. By 7 PM EDT on 8th, Casselman River went out of its banks, near Grantsville. (FRANCES)
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8 to 10, 2004$50,000 · 1 eventBy 718 PM EDT on 8th, basements were flooded in Cranberry. By 922 PM, Mercer and Addams Roads flooded in Polk; Cherry Tree Rd and Rte 417 flooded near Franklin; and Rte 8 north of Oil City was flooded.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8 to 10, 2004$50,000 · 1 eventBasement flooding began at 718 PM EDT on 8th. At 827 PM, Dinnerbell Rd flooded in Saxonburg. By 10 PM, evacuations began west of Butler. By 8 AM on 9th, roads were still closed near Butler; and people were evacuated in Evans City and Harmony.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8, 2004$15,000 · 1 eventBasements flooded in Redstone and Uniontown. Chalkhill reported 2.4 inches of rain. (FRANCES)
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8 to 10, 2004$200,000 · 1 eventAt 730 PM EDT on 8th, State Rte 258 was closed by flood near Mercer. As of 9 AM on 9th, widespread flooding continued. At Jamestown, 12 families were evacuated as a precaution because of a dam (time unknown); the dam did not fail. Total rain: 4 inches in Mercer.
• Flood in West Virginia, September 8 to 9, 2004$20,000 · 1 eventBy 730 PM EDT, several basements were flooded in Weirton near Kings Creek; and Gas Valley Rd was closed by flood. (FRANCES)
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8 to 10, 2004$40,000 · 1 eventBy 859 PM EDT on 8th, several roads were closed by flood near New Castle, including Rtes 18 and 108. By 1145 PM, numerous roads were flooded countywide; and 30 people evacuated in North Beaver Twp. By 9 AM EDT on 9th, flooding was still widespread.
• Flash Flood and Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8 to 9, 2004$12 million · 2 eventsOne to three inches of rain fell on Crawford County during the afternoon and evening hours. This rain was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Frances. Runoff from the rain caused lowland flooding to begin just after sunset.
• Flooding in Pennsylvania, September 8 to 9, 2004$500,000 · 2 eventsTwo to four inches of rain fell on Erie County on September 8th through the early morning hours of the 9th. This rain was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Frances. Runoff from the rain caused lowland flooding to begin during the evening hours.
• Flooding in Pennsylvania, September 8 to 10, 200416 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Frances moved northeast across central Pennsylvania from late Thursday afternoon on September 8th, into the early morning hours of Friday, September 9th, producing widespread heavy rainfall, and subsequent minor to moderate flooding.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8 to 9, 20041 eventThunderstorms produced torrential rain across Somerset County, leading to Flash Flooding in Central City. US Route 30 was closed in several places due to flooding and debris over the roadway. Several secondary roads were also closed in the vicinity of Central City and Meyersdale.
• Flood in Georgia, September 9 to 10, 20041 event5 dirt roads impassable due to flooding. About 200 miles of dirt roads are experience flooding.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9 to 10, 2004$25,000 · 1 eventAt 132 AM EDT on 9th, Rte 208 flooded near Shippenville; Huey Rd flooded 4 miles south of Sligo; and Rte 58 flooded 6 miles west of Sligo. Some roads were still flooded as of 8 AM EDT on 9th.
• Flood in Virginia, September 9, 20041 eventAt Danville, the Dan River rose above the 17.0 foot flood stage at 01:00 am on the 9th, and crested at 18.51 feet at 15:00 pm on the 9th.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 20041 eventHeavy rain caused flooding along the Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek. The creek rose above flood stage of 8.0 feet at 01:00 EST on the 9th, crested at 12.94 feet at 5:45 EST on the 9th, then fell back below flood stage at 14:00 EST on the 9th.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 20041 eventHeavy rain caused flooding along the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River at Williamsburg. The river rose above flood stage of 12.0 feet at 1:00 EST on the 9th, crested at 16.91 feet at 10:00 EST on the 9th, then fell back below flood stage at 22:00 EST on the 9th.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 2004$5.6 million · 1 eventHeavy rains associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Frances persisted during the early morning hours of September 9th. The rain eventually ended around daybreak.
• Flooding in New York, September 9 to 11, 20041 death · $3.7 million · 10 eventsWestern and central New York were inundated by drenching rains as the remnants of hurricane Frances drifted north across the region on Thursday September 9th.
• Flood in Ohio, September 9 to 10, 2004$500,000 · 1 eventRunoff from heavy rains produced by the remnants of Tropical Storm Frances caused the Mahoning River to go into flood. At Youngstown, the river went above the flood stage of 10 feet during the late evening hours of September 8th.
• Flood in Ohio, September 9, 2004$300,000 · 1 eventHeavy rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Frances caused Nimishillen Creek to go into flood during the early morning hours of September 9th.
• Flood in Ohio, September 9 to 10, 2004$250,000 · 1 eventRunoff from rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Frances caused widespread lowland and nuisance flooding across Trumbull County. The Mahoning River at Leavittsburg went above the flood stage of 10 feet during the afternoon hours of the 9th.
• Flash Flood in New York, September 9, 2004$3.0 million · 1 eventFlash flooding occurred in Tuscarora, Woodhull, Addison, Jasper, Rathbone, Canisteo, Erwin, Buena Vista, and Bath due to heavy rain. Rainfall amounts from the 8th into the 9th were 2.5 inches to around 5 inches in southeast Steuben County.
• Flooding in Florida, September 9 to 30, 2004$4.8 million · 3 eventsHurricane Frances produced 6 to 10 inches of heavy rain over much of the middle and upper St. Johns River Basin. Beginning around September 9th, water levels began to reach flood stage on the middle basin mainly around Geneva, and Sanford.
• Flood in North Carolina, September 9, 2004$3,000 · 1 eventAs water from the previous day's heavy rainfall continued to work its way through the Yadkin River system, Hunting Creek flooded near its junction with the South Yadkin. A farm was flooded, and a number of cattle were stranded and lost.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 20041 eventHeavy rain caused flooding along the Juniata River at Huntingdon. The river rose above flood stage of 12.0 feet at 7:15 EST on the 9th, crested at 13.45 feet at 11:45 EST on the 9th, then fell back below flood stage at 20:15 EST on the 9th.
• Flood in Florida, September 9, 20041 event7 NW of HilliardHome in Bolougne along the St. Marys River has 3 inches of water in the garage.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9 to 11, 2004$2.0 million · 1 eventRunoff from heavy rains associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Frances caused French Creek in Meadville to rise to it's highest level in 45 years. The creek climbed above the flood stage of 14 feet around daybreak on September 9th.
• Flooding in South Carolina, September 9 to 10, 2004$100,000 · 2 eventsAfter flooding due to the heavy rainfall on the 7th abated, the Saluda River crested a seond time on the morning of the 9th, as the heavy rainfall that fell well upstream worked its way through the system.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 20041 eventHeavy rain caused flooding along the Bald Eagle Creek at Beech Creek Station. The creek rose above flood stage of 11.0 feet at 09:00 EST on the 9th, crested at 12.68 feet at 14:45 EST on the 9th, then fell back below flood stage at 22:30 EST on the 9th.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 20041 eventHeavy rain caused flooding of Raystown Branch of the Juniata River at Saxton. The river rose above flood stage of 17.0 feet at 11:00 EST on the 9th, crested at 17.15 feet at 12:30 EST on the 9th, then fell back below flood stage at 14:00 EST on the 9th.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 20041 eventHeavy rain caused the Clarion River at Johnsonburg to rise above its flood stage of 7 feet at 11:00 EST on the 9th, crest at 7.23 feet on the 9th shortly after 11:00 EST and fell below flood stage at 14:00 EST on the 9th.
• Flood in Georgia, September 9, 20041 event18 homes evacuated and flooded along St. Marys River in southern Charlton county. Location about 8 miles east of Taylor (city in Baker county Florida).
• Flood in Georgia, September 9, 20041 event8 homes evacuated due to rising St. Marys river 3 miles SW of Folkston.
• Flood in Florida, September 9, 20041 event15 to 20 roads remain closed countywide due to flooding.
• Flood in Florida, September 9, 20041 eventWidespread flooding continues countywide. Numerous roads and bridges are washed out. Rose Creek has risen over bankfull.
• Flood in Florida, September 9, 20041 eventSeveral houses flooded by 2 to 3 feet of water in Trenton. Several highways north of Trenton remain under water and are closed.
• Flood in Georgia, September 9, 20041 event12 roads remain closed in Browntown area due to flowing water.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 20041 eventHeavy rain caused flooding of the Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg. The river rose above flood stage of 10 feet at 11:30 EST on the 9th, crested at 10.79 feet at 16:45 EST on the 9th and then fell back below flood stage at 19:45 EST on the 9th.
• Flood in New York, September 9, 2004$5,000 · 1 eventThe remnants of Hurricane Frances resulted in heavy rain across the area. Generally between 2 and 3 inches of rainfall 9locally higher in the mountains) was reported.
• Flood in Florida, September 9, 20041 eventNumerous roads remain underwater countywide. County Rd. 18 East bridge at New River is closed due to high water.
• Flood in New York, September 9 to 10, 2004$500,000 · 1 eventHeavy rainfall from the remnants of hurricane Frances caused the Chemung River at Elmira to rise above its flood stage of 12 feet. The Chemung River at Elmira crested around 13 feet late on the 9th.
• Flash Flood in California, September 9, 20041 eventFlash flooding near Nipton caused Nipton Rd to be completely washed out and impassable.
• Flood in New York, September 9, 2004$200,000 · 1 eventHeavy rainfall from the remnants of hurricane Frances caused the Cohocton River at Campbell to rise above its flood stage of 8 feet. The Cohocton River at Campbell crested at 8.1 feet early in the evening on the 9th.
• Flash Flood in California, September 9, 20041 eventFlash flooding caused several roads to be closed near the town of Nipton. Rocks and debris covered the road in several locations.
• Flood in Alaska, September 9 to 10, 20041 eventA strong storm in the Bering Sea created a long fetch with high wind. This produced a coastal storm surge resulting in minor coastal flooding along the Kuskokwim Delta.
• Heavy Rain in Florida, September 9, 20041 eventLocal broadcast media relayed a public report of 2.3 inches of rainfall occurred in 20 minutes from ~1830-1850 EDT in Lake City.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 20041 eventAllegheny River at Mosgrove rose to flood stage (19 feet) briefly from 1145 PM EDT to 1159 PM EDT on the 9th. (FRANCES)
• Flood in Virginia, September 10, 20041 eventAt South Boston, the Dan River rose above the 19 foot flood stage at 01:00 am on the 10th and crested at 07:00 am on on the 10th. At Paces, the Dan River rose above the 20 foot flood stage around Midnight on the 10th and crest at 20:17 feet at 04:15 am on the morning on the 10th.
• Flood in New York, September 10, 2004$50,000 · 1 eventHeavy rainfall from the remnants of hurricane Frances caused the Chemung River at Chemung to rise slightly above its flood stage of 16 feet. Rainfall amounts were 1.5 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts across the Chemung River basin.
• Flood in Virginia, September 10, 20041 eventAt Bremo Bluff, the James River rose above the 19 foot flood stage at 05:00 am on the 10th, cresting at 19.2 feet at 07:00 am on the 10th. The river fell below flood stage at 12:00 pm on the 10th.
• Flood in Pennsylvania, September 10 to 11, 20041 eventHeavy rain caused the West Branch of the Susquehanna River at Montgomery to exceed its flood stage of 17 feet. The river rose above flood stage at 08:00 EST on the 10th, crested at 18.6 feet at 11:00 on the 10th and fell below flood stage at 00:00 EST on the 11th.
• Tornado in North Carolina, September 10, 2004F0 · 1 eventDeputy sherriff reported two nearly stationary tornadoes. No damage was noted.
• Tornado in North Carolina, September 10, 2004F0 · 1 eventHam radio operator relayed a report of a tornado just southwest of St James Plantation. No damage was reported.
• Flood in Georgia, September 10, 20041 event12 inches of standing rainfall water in the streets of Folkston on U.S. 1
• Flash Flood in California, September 10, 2004$50,000 · 1 eventSeveral swift water rescues along with several vehicles underwater just east of Twentynine Palms.
• Heavy Rain in North Carolina, September 10, 20041 eventHeavy rain produced low land flooding with one foot of water in parking lots and some yards.
• Flash Flood in California, September 10, 2004$1.0 million · 1 eventFlash flooding began around 4:30 PM in Borrego Palm Canyon and rushed into Borrego Springs. Flash Flooding also occurred in Coyote Canyon. An empty campground was obliterated by a wall of mud and water.
• Heavy Rain in North Carolina, September 10, 20041 eventThe Wilmington police department reported numerous roads flooded and impassable in the city and surrounding communities.

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