Sep 15, 2004
Hurricane Ivan weakened to a tropical storm as it moved into southwest Alabama on September 16. The maximum sustained wind recorded was 29 knots at Albany, GA. The peak wind gust recorded was 37 knots at Valdosta, GA. The lowest sea-level pressure was 1003 mb at Albany. Rainfall totals varied from 0.75 inches at Tifton and Valdosta, GA to 6.50 inches at Blakely, GA. Minor flooding was reported in Early County. Minor rises were observed on the Kinchafoonee and Muckalee creeks. An estimated
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5423087). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lanier County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.