A very deep upper trough, located across the central United States, moved very slowly toward the eastern states between December 10th and December 11th.  Deep southwest flow aloft and at the surface provided the area with copious Gulf moisture.  Temperatures were unseasonably warm.  A slow moving Pacific frontal system accompanied the upper-level trough and moved across the area from west to east during the two-day period.  Slow moving, heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied the upper trough and frontal system.  Repeated rounds of heavy rain resulted in widespread flooding and some flash flooding across northwest Georgia counties, where four to five inches of rain fell in the two-day period, as well as in some central Georgia counties, where up to six inches of rain fell in the Sumter and Webster county areas.  Several creeks, streams, and smaller rivers rose above flood stage in northwest and the southwestern parts of central Georgia during a three day period from the 10th to the 13th.  Isolated severe thunderstorms were also noted at the beginning of the event, including one which spawned a brief EF0 tornado in Haralson county early on the 10th causing damage to a high school.

Flash Flood in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 10-DEC-08 10:50:00 to 10-DEC-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLIJAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Management Director reported that two areas in the county suffered from flash flooding.  At least six inches of water from a local stream was flowing over Yukon Road just north of Scarlett Drive.  Approximatly $1000 of erosion damage was observed to the asphalt road.  Further east, another flash flood was observed when flood waters from Holden Creek tore out a 10 by 12 foot section of Big Creek Road just west of Pisgah Road.  Damage to the road was estimated to be $5000.

Heavy Rain in COBB, GEORGIA
From 10-DEC-08 08:45:00 to 10-DEC-08 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENNESAW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of street and highway flooding at Morris Mill Road and Howell Road.  All lanes of Interstate-75 were blocked in this area because of high water, except the HOV lane.  Heavy rain of 1.0 to 1.5 inches fell in about one hour across much of Cobb county as a line of heavy thunderstorms traversed the area during this time frame.

Heavy Rain in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 11-DEC-08 00:57:00 to 11-DEC-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Wilcox County 911 Center reported that some water was flowing over a road in one spot.  The western part of the county received three to four inches of rain in less than 24 hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 11-DEC-08 08:35:00 to 11-DEC-08 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOLENA
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Zebulon Newspaper reported that a few trees and several tree limbs were blown down across the county when a line of thunderstorms moved through the county from southwest to northeast.  A couple of roads were blocked by downed trees.

Flood in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 11-DEC-08 14:15:00 to 12-DEC-08 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYROMVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gage on Turkey Creek at Byromville rose above flood stage at 215 pm EST on December 11th and remained above bank full stage until 910 am EST on December 12th.  Minor flooding of low lands and agricultural low lands occurred along the creek in this area.  Damage was confined to minor debris cleanup.

Flood in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 11-DEC-08 10:26:00 to 13-DEC-08 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION POINT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gage on the Coahulla Creek at Keith's Mill near Dalton recorded that the river rose over 2.5 feet above flood stage during this period.  One road was affected by the flooded creek and was closed for some period.  Otherwise, damage was confined to minor debris cleanup.

Heavy Rain in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 10-DEC-08 09:30:00 to 10-DEC-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAMBLEE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of street and highway flooding on Interstate 85 at Shallowford Road.  Water was reported to be eight to twelve inches deep on the interstate.  Rainfall of 1.0 to 1.5 inches fell across much of western DeKalb county in about one hour as a line of heavy thunderstorms traversed the area during this time frame.

Tornado in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 10-DEC-08 07:41:00 to 10-DEC-08 07:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAPOOSA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, GA concluded that a brief EF0 tornado touched down at the Haralson County High School, approximately three miles east-northeast of Tallapoosa.  The tornado traveled on the ground between 100 and 150 yards with a maximum path width of 50 yards.  The main classroom building suffered the majority of the damage, where a heating and air conditioning unit was blown off the roof and into the adjacent parking lot, causing minor damage to a few cars.  A few windows were also broken and an outdoor scoreboard was destroyed.  Several small trees on the campus were snapped, including one which fell onto the visitor's bleachers.

Flash Flood in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 10-DEC-08 06:57:00 to 10-DEC-08 10:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERENNIAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Chattooga County 911 Center reported stream and creek flash flooding in at least four different locations.  At least a foot of water was flowing over Ragland Road from a stream two miles southwest of Lyerly.  At least six inches of water was flowing over Spring Creek Road from Spring Creek three miles southeast of Trion.  At least six inches of water was flowing over Hair Lake Road from Raccoon Creek three miles northwest of Summerville.  Finally, six inches of water was flowing over Fish Hatchery Creek Road from a stream four miles west-southwest of Summerville.  Although several roads in the area were closed because of the high water, damage was limited to debris removal.

Flood in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 10-DEC-08 17:30:00 to 11-DEC-08 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEARDVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Management Director reported that minor flooding occurred along portions of Yellow Creek and Settingdown Creek between Wallace-Tatum and Hurt Bridge Roads.  Damage was confined to minor debris cleanup.

Flood in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 11-DEC-08 00:57:00 to 11-DEC-08 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMB TOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County Emergency Management Director reported that several creeks and streams across the county exceeded bank full and resulted in minor flooding.  Six to seven inches of rain fell across this area in less than 24 hours.  Some urban areas also experienced street flooding as well.  At least two roads, including a portion of Georgia Highway 257, had to be closed because of water flowing over the roads.  Damage was limited to minor debris cleanup.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 10-DEC-08 03:35:00 to 10-DEC-08 03:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Walker County 911 Center reported that up to 10 trees were blown down across the county from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 11-DEC-08 09:05:00 to 11-DEC-08 09:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTMAN
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WMAZ Television of Macon reported that about three large trees were blown down in northern Dodge county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, GEORGIA
From 11-DEC-08 09:32:00 to 11-DEC-08 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAY
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jones County Emergency Management Director reported that three trees were blown down in and around the Gray area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, GEORGIA
From 10-DEC-08 02:41:00 to 10-DEC-08 02:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILDWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dade County Emergency Management Director reported that thunderstorm winds blew siding off a home, a trestle off a barn, and at least 14 trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 11-DEC-08 08:53:00 to 11-DEC-08 08:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Pulaski County Emergency Management Director reported that three trees were blown down northeast of Hawkinsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 11-DEC-08 10:13:00 to 11-DEC-08 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GODFREY
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Morgan County Emergency Management Director reported that a few trees were blown down in southern Morgan county near the Putnam county line.  U.S. Highway 411 was blocked at the county line.