Sep 14, 2023
A lingering boundary combined with an approaching shortwave to provide enough support and instability to support numerous showers and thunderstorms, including a few strong to severe storms. A severe thunderstorm over downtown Atlanta produced extremely high rainfall rates, accumulating 1 to 1.25 inches in 15 minutes. In total, this area received 2.5 to 3.0 inches, but in an hour or less, resulting in significant flash flooding of Atlanta landmarks and residential areas.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1141640). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Fulton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.