Jul 10, 2013
The strong upper high remained over the Plains and desert Southwest, with a weak upper low across the Bahamas and an upper trough over Canada. A weak surface front was in place as well, stretching from the Great Lakes to the mid-Mississippi Valley. A shortwave in the flow pushed southeast during the day, pushing the upper high to the west and the front to the south. Once again, with ample moisture in place, showers and thunderstorms developed in the afternoon, lingering into the overnight hou
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 468014). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Whitfield County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.