Sep 14, 2002
The remnants of Tropical Storm Hanna produced torrential rains that caused severe localized flooding, as well as scattered wind damage across portions of southwest Georgia. Decatur, Miller and Seminole counties were each declared a state of emergency due to major flood damage of numerous homes, businesses and roads, as well as power outages from fallen trees. Rainfall totals ranged from four to eight inches over Decatur County to nearly 16 inches in Seminole County. In a 24-hour period ending
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5319915). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Early County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.