Sep 20, 2009
Periods of heavy rain fell between the 18th and 22nd across northeast Georgia, with the heaviest rain falling on the 20th. Stephens County was by far the most heavily affected area in the extreme northeast part of the state. Over 17 inches of rain was reported by one observer for the 5 day period in this area. Other intense flash flooding also affected areas closer to Atlanta.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 198002). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Habersham County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.