Dec 9, 2009
A very deep upper trough was progressing from the central U.S. into the eastern U.S. during this period. A strong cold front preceded the upper trough. Moist Gulf air was surging north in advance of the cold front with a wedge warm front lifting north across northeast Georgia. The strong dynamics, temperature contrast, and abundant surface moisture combined to produce a variety of inclement weather, including strong gradient winds, severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and flooding. The grou
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 207587). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Chattooga County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.