Sep 16, 2004
After isolated flash flooding developed earlier in the evening, persistent moderate to heavy rainfall led to a gradual expansion of general flooding across extreme northeast Georgia. By far the hardest hit area was Rabun County, where numerous streams flooded severely, including Toccoa Falls and Worley Creeks, and the Tallulah River. Numerous homes, businesses, and several apartment buildings were damaged by flood water. Another home was destroyed by a mudslide. Many roads and bridges were wash
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5423297). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Stephens County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.