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Tropical Storm — Lowndes, GA

Sep 3, 1998

Tropical Storm Earl produced widespread moderate to heavy rain and strong winds as it trekked northeast from Southwest to East-central Georgia. Rainfall totals associated with Earl ranged from three to six inches. Peak wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were common. Ben Hill County officials reported several county roads closed due to high water, flooding of low-lying areas, and sporadic power outages. Berrien, Irwin, and Worth counties sustained minor flooding, downed trees and power lines. In Cla

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5667157). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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