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 20,000 customers were without power.  There were numerous reports of downed trees and power lines.  Intense outer rain bands from Ivan spawned several tornadoes in southwest Georgia on September 15.  The hardest hit areas were Early and Miller counties, with many homes and businesses damaged.  Many schools and businesses were closed on September 16 and 17.  A state of emergency was declared for the affected counties.  Federal assistance was granted for Early and Miller counties.

Tropical Storm in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in SEMINOLE, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in CLAY, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in MILLER, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in CALHOUN, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in QUITMAN, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in RANDOLPH, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-04 12:00:00 to 17-SEP-04 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER