An upper-level low pressure area persisted in the mid-south and was drifting slowly eastward.  A cold front was slowly approaching the area from the west.  Deep tropical moisture was pulled northward in advance of the upper low and cold front.  Widespread showers and thunderstorms were noted in north-south oriented bands...which drifted slowly east across the state during the day.  Some flash flooding was observed, especially in the Atlanta area.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-09 08:30:00 to 28-AUG-09 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding was observed on both the South Fork and North Forks of Peachtree Creek as the river gage at both locations exceeded flood stage during the indicated period.  The flooding was observed just upstream from where the creeks merge into Peachtree Creek just northeast of downtown Atlanta.  The creeks crested between 12.5 and 13.0 feet.  The flood stage at both locations is 12.0 feet.  Minor flooding was observed in the vicinity of the creeks.  Damage was confined to minor debris cleanup.

Flash Flood in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-09 10:05:00 to 28-AUG-09 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gage on Crooked Creek near Norcross reached its flood stage of 11.0 feet at 11:05 am EDT.  The creek crested at 11.5 feet at 12:15 pm EDT.  The creek fell below flood stage at 12:45 pm EDT.  Only minor flooding was observed in the vicinity of the creek.  Damage was confined to minor debris cleanup.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-09 10:15:00 to 28-AUG-09 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding was observed in north Fulton county on Big Creek at Alpharetta for a brief one hour interval.  The river gage indicated that the flood stage of 7.0 feet was exceeded at 11:15 am EDT and remained above flood stage until 12:15 pm EDT.  The creek crested at 7.02 feet, just barely above flood stage.  Only minor flooding in the vicinity of the creek was observed.  Damage was confined to minor debris cleanup.

Lightning in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-09 08:00:00 to 28-AUG-09 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that lightning strikes resulted in three fires in the Johns Creek area of far north Fulton county.  No significant fire-related damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-09 06:26:00 to 28-AUG-09 06:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that gusty winds associated with a band of south to north moving thunderstorms blew a tree down on a vehicle.  A very large tree fell on a Chevrolet Malibu as a 27-year old female was traveling along Railroad Street in Canton.  The individual escaped without injury, but the vehicle was destroyed.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-09 08:15:00 to 28-AUG-09 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELT JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The river gage on the South Fork of Peachtree Creek near the DeKalb/Fulton county line reached its flood stage of 12.0 feet at 915 am EDT.  The creek continued to rise, cresting at 12.9 feet at 1030 am EDT.  The North Fork of Peachtree Creek also reached its flood stage of 12.0 feet during this time frame, cresting at 12.8 feet at 1115 am EDT.  Both creeks fell below flood stage around 245 pm EDT.  Only minor flooding was observed in the vicinity of the creeks, with no property damage reported.  Damage was confined to minor debris cleanup.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 28-AUG-09 09:03:00 to 28-AUG-09 09:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERKSHIRE
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that thunderstorm winds blew a tree onto a power line on Ridgeland Way in Lilburn.  The downed tree and subsequent power line blocked a road the road into the afternoon hours.