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Flash Flood — Gilmer, GA

Dec 10, 2008

A very deep upper trough, located across the central United States, moved very slowly toward the eastern states between December 10th and December 11th. Deep southwest flow aloft and at the surface provided the area with copious Gulf moisture. Temperatures were unseasonably warm. A slow moving Pacific frontal system accompanied the upper-level trough and moved across the area from west to east during the two-day period. Slow moving, heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied the upper trough a

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 141795). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Gilmer, GA

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