Hurricane Georges

Losses, 2024 dollars

$12 billion

Losses at the time

$6.0 billion

Deaths

16

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 Georgia, September 18, 1998$15,000 · 1 eventNumerous streets were closed in St. Marys and Kingsland. The water was deep enough in to allow cars to float. Three homes had water damage. One family was relocated by the Red Cross.
• Flood in Florida, September 19, 1998$100,000 · 1 eventHeavy rain of eight to ten inches in less than three hours caused flooding of vehicles, homes and apartments from near the intersection of State Road 582 (Fowler Avenue) and State Road 583 (56th Street) to near the intersection of Interstate 75 and County Road 582A (Fletcher…
• Tropical Storm and Flash Flood in Louisiana, September 19 to 20, 199810 eventsA tropical depression that formed in the central Gulf of Mexico on September 17th strengthened to a minimal tropical storm named Hermine on the morning of the 18th.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 19, 1998F0 · 1 eventA waterspout moved ashore near Gulf Shores and rapidly dissipated. No damage was found.
• Tornadoes and Tropical Storm in Mississippi, September 19 to 20, 19981 injured · $170,000 · F1 · 7 eventsA tropical depression that formed in the central Gulf of Mexico on September 17th strengthened to a minimal tropical storm named Hermine on the morning of the 18th.
• Flood in Florida, September 20 to 29, 1998$75,000 · 1 eventThe Little Manatee River crested at 15.4 feet, over four feet above the flood stage of eleven feet, on the 21st. Several homes incurred water damage near 32nd and 33rd streets in Ruskin from floodwaters of the Little Manatee River.
• Flood in Florida, September 20 to 30, 1998$50,000 · 1 eventThe Alafia River along State Road 640 in Lithia crested at 16.0 feet, three feet above the flood stage of 13 feet, on the 21st. A few homes along the Alafia River incurred water damage.
• Flood in Florida, September 20 to 22, 19981 eventThe Manatee River at Myakka Head along State Road 64 crested at 15.6 feet, over four and a half feet above the flood stage of eleven feet, on the 20th.
• Flash Flood in Kentucky, September 20, 1998$80,000 · 1 eventSlow-moving thunderstorms dumped around 4 inches of rain in a couple hours at Murray. Street and low-lying flooding was widespread. Cars were stranded in flooded intersections, and several homes were flooded.
• Flooding and Hail in Kansas, September 20 to 28, 1998$175,000 · 1.75 in hail · 15 eventsHeavy rains fell across Clay county during the evening hours. Clay Center received 4.97 inches of rain but there were public reports of as much as 6 to 7 inches south and east of Clay Center. A road east of Clay Center was flooded for a time.
• Tornado and Hail in Colorado, September 20, 1998$500,000 · F0 · 8 eventsA tornado touched down in an open field. No damage was reported. In addition to the tornado however, severe thunderstorms produced heavy rain and large hail. Hail was reportedly piled up 12 to 18 inches deep in spots.
• Flash Flooding in Alabama, September 21, 1998$28,000 · 3 eventsThe remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine dumped 6+ inches of rain on southern Tuscaloosa County especially the southeastern corner, northern Bibb County, and southwest Shelby County. Several roads were closed and some cars were swamped.
• Flood in Missouri, September 21 to 25, 19981 eventMinor to moderate flooding occurred along the South Grand River in Urich, Missouri on September 21st through the September 25th as a result of thunderstorm rains.South Grand RiverUrich, MOFlood Stage 24 ftAbove Flood Stage 9/21 to 9/25Crest 25.84 ft on 9/21
• Hurricane in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 21 to 22, 1998$2.0 million · 3 eventsHurricane Georges began to affect the islands during the morning hours of September 21. The centre of Georges passed a few miles north of St. Croix at about 100 pm while continued to move to the west towards Puerto Rico. At the St.
• Flood in Kentucky, September 21, 19981 eventHeavy rain caused minor street flooding.
• Flood in Florida, September 21 to 30, 1998$5,000 · 1 eventThe Cypress Creek at Worthington Gardens along State Road 54 crested at 9.5 feet, a foot and a half above the flood stage of eight feet, on the 24th. A few homes incurred damage from the floodwaters of the Cypress Creek.
• Hurricane in Puerto Rico, September 21 to 22, 1998$2.0 billion · 7 eventsHurricane Georges began affecting Puerto Rico about 1200 noon with wind gusts to tropical storm force. By 600 pm most of the east sectors of Puerto Rico were experienced hurricane force winds.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, September 21, 19981 death · 18 injured · $5.9 million · F1 · 67 eventsSevere thunderstorms developed over much of western and central Oklahoma from late morning through late evening of the 21st, and were responsible for 1 fatality and 18 injuries. Three tornadoes were also sighted.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, September 21, 1998$5,000 · 1 eventHeavy rains in the south part of Choctaw county caused some flooding. Some roads had to be temporarily closed due to high water. Three mobile homes near Gilbertown had to be evacuated due to high water. Radar estimated that three to five inches of rain fell across the county.
• Flash Flood in Kentucky, September 21, 1998$30,000 · 1 eventFlash flooding occurred Monday afternoon for about one hour at Stratton Branch. The water roared down a hillside and knocked buildings from their foundation, pulled a culvert loose and tore up chunks of pavement. Two mobile homes sustained flood damage.
• Flash Flood in Ohio, September 21, 19981 eventSeveral hours of heavy rainfall caused Duck Creek to rise out of its banks. Also, several roads were covered by high water.
• Flash Flooding in South Carolina, September 21, 1998$414,000 · 2 eventsTropical moisture caused continuous showers and thunderstorms that produced 10 to 11 inches of rain on already saturated ground in a 6 to 8 hour period. This combination cauesed flooding in numerous subdivisions in North Charleston and Hanahan.
• Flash Flood in Kentucky, September 21, 19981 eventPersistent heavy rainfall caused Interstate 75 to be closed due to high water.
• Heavy Rain in Massachusetts, September 22, 19984 eventsRain began during the early morning hours and became heavy at times along with a few thunderstorms. A slow moving cold front extended across southeast Massachusetts and rainfall was enhanced by the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine as it moved across the offshore waters.
• Heavy Rain in Rhode Island, September 22, 19982 eventsRain began during the early morning hours and became heavy at times along with a few thunderstorms. A slow moving cold front extended across southeast Massachusetts and rainfall was enhanced by the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine as it moved across the offshore waters.
• Flood in Florida, September 22 to 30, 1998$1,000 · 1 eventThe Myakka River at Myakka State Park crested at 8.6 feet, over a foot and a half above the flood stage of seven feet, on the 29th. A few trail bridges in the Myakka State Park were damaged by floodwaters.
• Flash Flood in Florida, September 22 to 23, 1998$100,000 · 1 eventA protective berm surrounding a rain saturated pond failed and flooded 20 homes in the Sable Ridge subdivision in Land O' Lakes.
• Flash Flood in Texas, September 22, 1998$4,000 · 1 eventThree to four inches of rain caused extensive flooding of streets and some houses located in low lying areas.
• Tornadoes in Florida, September 24, 1998$80,000 · F0 · 2 eventsRadar indicated tornadic signature was indicated offshore cutler ridge embedded in a spiral band of hurricane Georges. As the TVS passed near the Fowey Rocks C-MAN wind from 080 degrees gusting to 67 knots was recorded at 0813 pm est.
• Tropical Storm in Florida, September 24 to 25, 19981 eventTamiami Airport ASOS recorded wind 110 degrees 33 gusting to 57 knots at 24 sep 98 0618 pm est. Miami International Airport ASOS recorded wind 100 degrees 33 gusting to 44 knots at 25 sep 98 0543 am est. 100,000 residents were evacuated and 13000 were in shelters.
• Hurricane and Storm Surge in Florida, September 24 to 25, 1998$270 million · 5 eventsSpiral bands associated with Hurricane Georges moved north over south Florida on the evening of Thursday September 24 1998. The convective activity embedded in the spiral bands was moving to the southwest near 45 knots.
• Hurricane in Florida, September 25 to 27, 1998$250,000 · 15 eventsHurricane Georges, a Cape Verde hurricane, moved through the Florida Straights then continued northwest across the central and northern Gulf of Mexico and brought low end tropical storm force wind gusts from Pasco county south to Lee county along the West Central Florida…
• Hurricane and Tropical Storm in Florida, September 25, 19989 eventsWest Palm Beach Airport ASOS recorded wind 150 degrees 16 gusting to 43 knots at 0721 am est. Tree damage and power outages reported.
• Hurricane in Florida, September 25, 19981 eventNaples recorded wind 110 degrees 31 gusting to 48 knots at 155 pm est. Wind gust to 95 knots recorded at Marco Island. (time unknown).
• Flood in Florida, September 25 to 30, 19981 eventThe Peace River along State Road 60 in Bartow crested at 8.6 feet, over a half foot above the flood stage of eight feet, on the 29th.
• Flood in Florida, September 25 to 27, 19981 eventThe Manatee River at Myakka Head along State Road 64 crested at 14.6 feet, over three and a half feet above the flood stage of eleven feet, on the 26th.
• Hurricane in Alabama, September 25 to 29, 19981 death · $179 million · 13 eventsFor the second time in less than a month, the area was again threatened by a hurricane. Hurricane Georges affected the region September 25 through the 29. The coastal areas from Dauphin Island to east of Destin were put under a hurricane watch at 900 AM CST, September 25.
• Hurricane in Florida, September 25 to 29, 1998$135 million · 6 eventsSee the narrative on Hurricane Georges under Alabama, Southwest, September 25-29, 1998. Preliminary estimates of agricultural damage in Northwest Florida were twenty to twenty-five million in losses to cotton, soybeans, peanuts and chickens due to the storm.
• Hurricane in Mississippi, September 25 to 29, 1998$72 million · 5 eventsPlease see the narrative on Hurricane Georges under Alabama, Southwest, September 25-29, 1998.
• Tornado in Florida, September 25, 1998$5,000 · F0 · 1 eventThe Polk County Emergency Management reported a short lived tornado, associated with an outer band of Hurricane Georges, touched down over rural semi-wooded countryside and removed a few awnings, blew over a couple of sheds and downed power lines and large tree limbs at Cooley…
• Tornado in Florida, September 25, 1998$40,000 · F0 · 1 eventThe Polk County Emergency Management reported a tornado, associated with an outer band of Hurricane Georges, touched down and toppled trees and power lines on Payne Road.
• Tornado in Florida, September 25, 1998$700,000 · F1 · 1 eventA tornadic waterspout move on shore from the Indian River Lagoon and crossed the north part of Sebastian knocking down trees and severly damaging the roof of a large factor building.
• Tornado in Florida, September 25, 1998F0 · 1 eventThe Hillsborough County Emergency Management reported a tornado, associated with an outer band of Hurricane Georges, briefly touched down near the intersection of Lake Shore and Van Dyke Roads near Lutz.
• Tornado in Florida, September 25, 1998$1,000 · F0 · 1 eventA Pasco County Sheriffs Deputy observed a tornado, associated with an outer band of Hurricane Georges, briefly touch down and topple a few large trees near U.S. Highway 19 in Hudson.
• Tornado in Florida, September 25, 1998$1,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado, associated with an outer band of Hurricane Georges, sporadically touched down and toppled a few large trees along its path before it lifted and dissipated in northern Charlotte county.
• Tornado in Florida, September 25, 1998$5,000 · F0 · 1 eventThe De Soto County Emergency Management reported that a weak tornado, associated with an outer band of Hurricane Georges, sporadically touched down along a narrow path and toppled a few trees and branches before it lifted and dissipated.
• Flood in American Samoa, September 25 to 26, 19981 eventHeavy storms brought floods to several villages island wide, especially homes near stream.
• Flash Flood and Hail in Wisconsin, September 25 to 26, 1998$5,000 · 2 in hail · 19 eventsNumerous thunderstorms with large hail, heavy rain and strong winds rumbled across northern and east-central Wisconsin during the early morning of September 26.
• Flood in Florida, September 26 to 30, 1998$10,000 · 1 eventThe Peace River along State Road 70 in Arcadia reached a height of 12.7 feet, more than a foot and a half above the flood stage of eleven feet, on the 30th. A few homes were damaged by floodwaters of the Peace River.
• Flood in Florida, September 26 to 30, 19981 eventThe Horse Creek reached a maximum height of 13.5 feet during September, a foot and a half above the flood stage of twelve feet, on the 30th.
• Hurricane in Louisiana, September 26 to 27, 19984 eventsHurricane Georges was the fifth tropical system to threaten southwest Louisiana in five weeks.
• Flood in Puerto Rico, September 26, 19981 eventA non National Weather Service Meteorologist reported urban flooding in Guaynabo.
• Flood in Florida, September 27 to 30, 19981 eventThe Peace River, along U.S. Highway 17 in Zolfo Springs, crested at 16.9 feet, nearly a foot above the flood stage of sixteen feet, on the 30th.
• Flash Flood in Florida, September 27 to 29, 19981 eventHeavy rains from Hurricane Georges caused widespread flooding across the county. The heavy rains began along the border with Alabama and spread east across the county. Rainfall estimates were between twenty and thirty inches across the county.
• Flash Flood in Florida, September 27 to 29, 19981 eventHeavy rains from slow moving Hurricane Georges caused widespread flooding across the county. Rainfall estimates were between fifteen and twenty-five inches across the county. Most of the roads in the county had some form of flood damage.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, September 27 to 29, 19981 eventHeavy rains from Hurricane Georges caused major flooding across the county. Rainfall totals of fifteen to twenty inches were estimated across the county. Many roads throughout the county had to be closed because of flooding.
• Hurricane in Mississippi, September 27 to 28, 1998$602 million · 4 eventsHurricane Georges, a strong Category 2 hurricane moved slowly northwest across the Gulf of Mexico toward southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi on the September 25 and September 26.
• Hurricane in Louisiana, September 27 to 28, 1998$30 million · 16 eventsHurricane Georges, a strong Category 2, hurricane moved slowly northwest across the Gulf of Mexico toward southeast Louisiana on the September 26.
• Tornado and Hail in Kansas, September 27, 1998$1.1 million · F0 · 11 eventsHail piled 4 inches deep at the Quivira Wildlife Refuge park. A grader had a windshield broken.
• Tornado in Pennsylvania, September 27, 1998F1 · 1 eventAn F1 tornado with peak winds probably less than 80mph touched down on high ground just west of Patton, uprooting trees along a 100-yard path through the town of Patton, and east along a 7-mile track of intermittent damage to the small community of St. Augustine.
• Tornado in Pennsylvania, September 27, 1998F1 · 1 eventAn F1 tornado touched down about 4 miles northwest of New Columbia and moved southeast for about 2.5 miles, taking down trees, damaging a couple of barns, and flattening some corn.
• Tornado in Pennsylvania, September 27, 1998F1 · 1 eventAn F1 tornado touched down about 3 miles southeast of McEwensville, or 3 miles east of Milton. The storm moved southeast across farmland, taking down trees, ripping parts of roofs from two barns, and puncturing a tree limb through the wall of a farm house.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 27, 1998$3,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado briefly touched down just north of I-10 near the Loxley exit. The only damage was to trees and power lines.
• Flash Flood in New York, September 27, 1998$100,000 · 1 eventA cold front moved southeast from Canada across northern New York during the late afternoon and night of Sunday, September 27th and triggered thunderstorms.
• Tornado in Florida, September 27, 1998$300,000 · F1 · 1 eventA tornado first touched down along the bay in Shalimar. The tornado damaged several homes as it moved northwest. Some of the homes had major roof damage. The tornado stayed on the ground for about a mile and lifted back into the cloud near State Highway 85. No one was injured.
• Hurricane in Florida, September 28 to 30, 19981 injured · $62 million · 17 eventsHurricane Georges, a Category 2 storm, made landfall near Biloxi, MS early Monday, September 28, 1998. A peak wind gust of 52 knots was measured at the Gulf of Mexico data buoy 85 nautical miles south of Panama City.
• Flash Flooding in Alabama, September 28 to 29, 1998$19 million · 2 eventsTorrential rains of 8 to 24 inches produced the worst flash flooding in Geneva County since Hurricane Opal in 1995. Numerous roads were damaged or washed out. AL 54 was closed from Samson west to Florala. All county roads were closed for fear of more flooding and washouts.
• Flash Flood in Florida, September 28 to 29, 19981 eventTorrential rainfall from slow moving Hurricane Georges caused widespread flooding throughout the county. Rainfall estimates were between fifteen and twenty-five inches throughout the county. Many roads throughout the county were closed due to flooding.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, September 28 to 29, 19981 eventHurricane Georges dropped fifteen to twenty five inches of rainfall across the county. Almost every road in the county had to be temporarily closed because of high water.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$5,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado briefly touched down along County Road 77, about 4 miles southwest of Opp. The tornado twisted several trees and power lines down.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$25,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado briefly touched down near the community of Antioch (northeast of Andalusia). The tornado caused roof damage to three homes. Several trees and power lines were also blown down.
• Flash Flood in Mississippi, September 28 to 29, 19981 eventRainfall estimates from Hurricane Georges were between fifteen and eighteen inches across the county. The heavy rainfall caused several roads across the county to be closed due to high water.
• Flash Flood in Mississippi, September 28 to 29, 19981 eventHeavy rains from Hurricane Georges caused widespread flooding around the county. Rainfall estimates across the county were between ten and twenty inches. Many roads had to be closed for several hours because of high water.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, September 28 to 29, 19981 eventHeavy rains of fifteen to twenty inches from Hurricane Georges caused widespread flooding throughout the county. Many roads were closed for several hours due to high water or washouts. Schools were closed for three days because of the many secondary roads that were washed out.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, September 28 to 29, 19981 eventHeavy rainfall from Hurricane Georges was estimated between fifteen and twenty-seven inches across the county. The heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding throughout the county. Most of the roads throughout the county had to be closed for several hours because of high water.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, September 28 to 29, 19981 eventRainfall estimates from Hurricane Georges were between fifteen and twenty inches throughout the county. Many roads had to be closed for several hours because of high water. Schools were closed for three days because of damage done to secondary roads around the county.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, September 28 to 29, 19981 eventRainfall estimates of between ten and fifteen inches from Hurricane Georges fell throughout the county. Most of the damage in the county was from flood damage to roadways. Most of the roads throughout the county had to be closed for several hours because of high water.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$30,000 · F0 · 1 eventHurricane Georges spawned tornadoes across southeast and south central Alabama on the 28th and 29th. The first tornado touched down in extreme southwest Pike County. Numerous trees and power lines down in the Camp Sharon and Fleetwood communities.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$50,000 · F1 · 1 eventA tornado moving northwest out of western Pike County, moved through the community of Glenwood and lifted back into the cloud just northwest of Glenwood. The tornado destroyed a trailer and damaged several other homes. Trees and power lines were also blown down.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$100,000 · F1 · 1 eventA tornado briefly touched down near the community of Patsburg. Two homes had major damage and a business was destroyed. Trees and power lines were also blown down. Several horses were also injured.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$6,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado moved northward across southeastern Pike county and knocked trees down east of Hamilton Crossroads.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$50,000 · F1 · 1 eventA tornado briefly touched down just northwest of Luverne. The tornado destroyed a county barn and caused minor damage to several brick homes. Trees and power lines were also blown down.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$50,000 · F1 · 1 eventA tornado briefly touched down near the community of Petrey. Three homes suffered major damage. Trees and power lines were also blown down. No injuries were reported.
• Tornado and Hail in North Carolina, September 28, 1998$30,000 · F0 · 5 eventsA severe thunderstorm caused some large hail and damaging wind in McDowell County where trees were blown down and blocked I-40.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$7,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado knocked trees down in Shiloh and Monticello as it moved northward across eastern Pike County.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$49,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado moved northwest along CR 97 from Letohatchee to Hayneville. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down, one mobile home was totally destroyed, and several others sustained minor damage.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$80,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado moved northwest across the western part of the county from near Hall's Crossroads to north of Hook's Crossroads. A church was totally destroyed on Bullock 223 south of Hall's Crossroads, several trees were downed or uprooted, and some homes had minor damage.
• Tornadoes in Alabama, September 28 to 29, 19983 injured · $2.4 million · F1 · 7 eventsAn F0 tornado briefly touched down on the north side of Ozark off Marvin Parker Rd and CR 68 uprooting trees and power poles.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$19,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado caused minor damage to an egg house and knocked a few trees down on CR 31 south of Union Springs.
• Tornado in Alabama, September 28, 1998$18,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado moved northwest across western Elmore county from just northeast of Wetumka to just northwest of the Wallsboro community. Some minor damage was reported at the Julia Tutwiler Prison . Trees and power lines were down in Wallsboro and a doctor's office was damaged.
• Tornadoes in Alabama, September 28, 1998$2,000 · F0 · 2 eventsA weak tornado briefly touched down just west of Crawford in northern Russell County crossing just into Lee County. Little to no damage occurred.
• Tornado in Florida, September 28, 1998$10,000 · F0 · 1 eventA tornado, that spent most of its time just off the ground, skipped across the south part of Okaloosa county and caused minor roof and tree damage.
• Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Georgia, September 29, 19984 injured · $3.2 million · F1 · 8 eventsAn F1 tornado struck Camilla on Mt. Zion Rd and GA 37 uprooting large pines, damaging a residence and farm machinery, and destroying a shed. A man was injured when his pickup truck was blown off GA 262.
• Flash Flooding in Florida, September 29, 1998$2.5 million · 3 eventsChoctawhatchee Bay water levels high and county creeks have overflowed their banks. Several homes along creek beds sustained some flood damage in the Freeport, Rock Hill, and Portland.
• Flash Flooding in Alabama, September 29, 1998$135,000 · 2 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Georges dumped 5+ inches of rain across the two counties. Numerous roads were covered with water and many roads were impassable and closed. Non-severe wind and saturated conditions combined to knock down many trees.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, September 29, 19981 eventRainfall from Hurricane Georges was estimated between ten and twenty inches across the county. The heavy rains caused many of the roads across the county to be closed for several hours. Schools were closed for three days due to washouts of many secondary roads.
• Flash Flooding in Alabama, September 29, 1998$170,000 · 3 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Georges dumped 5+ inches of rain across the three counties. Numerous roads were covered with water and many roads were impassable and closed. Non-severe wind and saturated conditions combined to knock many trees down.
• Flash Flooding in Georgia, September 29, 1998$78,000 · 2 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Georges dumped 5+ inches of rain across the two counties. Numerous roads were covered with water and many roads were impassable and closed.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, September 29, 19981 eventRainfall estimates of between five and ten inches from Hurricane Georges fell across the county. Several roads around the county were closed for a few hours due to high water. Schools were closed two to three days because of washouts of secondary roads throughout the county.
• Tornado in Georgia, September 29, 19981 injured · $500,000 · F1 · 1 eventTornado touched down two miles east of Cuthbert off U.S. 82 bypass. A manufacturing plant was destroyed where one employee was injured by falling debris. Several large pine trees were uprooted.
• Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Georgia, September 29, 199822 injured · $435,000 · F1 · 7 eventsHurricane Georges moved slowly onshore near Biloxi, Mississippi the morning of the 28th.
• Heavy Rain in Colorado, September 29, 1998$6,000 · 1 eventTwo-thirds to three-quarters of an inch of rain fell primarily within a 30 minute period in the Durango area. This resulted in street flooding and rock slides. A two-foot diameter boulder smashed the front of a van near the intersection of State Highway 3 and U.S.
• Flood in Georgia, September 29, 19981 eventStopped up drains caused some yards to flood after about 4 inches of rain fell in a short time.
• Tornado and Hail in New Mexico, September 29, 1998F0 · 2 eventsAn unusually intense and long-lived thunderstorm developed over southwest Rio Arriba County north of Lindrith and moved northeast to El Vado and then east to Nutrias.
• Flash Flooding in Georgia, September 29 to 30, 1998$100,000 · 8 eventsRainfall amounts of 5 to 7 inches from the remnants of Hurricane Georges caused the closing of numerous street and roads.
• Tornado in Florida, September 29, 19985 injured · $600,000 · F2 · 1 eventThe tornado demolished seven homes and damaged at least 5 others. Two residents received serious injuries.
• Flood in Missouri, September 30, 19981 eventMinor to moderate flooding occurred along the South Grand river at Urich, Missouri at the end of September.South Grand RiverUrich, MOFlood Stage 24 ftAbove Flood Stage 9/30Crest 26.92 ft

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