A stationary front was draped across north Florida and Southeast with a series of disturbances riding eastward along the boundary. Gulf moisture fed the storms with heavy Rainfall occurring across most of the region. On Thursday a strong disturbance over the Rockies became a low pressure system that finally drove a cold Front through the area on Thursday night. Jet dynamics were favorable for strong to severe storms during the period.

Flood in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 02-APR-09 10:45:00 to 02-APR-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCREVAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a couple of road closures and numerous streams and drainage basins at bank full.

Flood in COFFEE, GEORGIA
From 02-APR-09 09:35:00 to 02-APR-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported streams and drainage ditches were near bank full. Sand bags were being placed in vulnerable flood prone areas.

Flood in PIERCE, GEORGIA
From 02-APR-09 10:45:00 to 02-APR-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported a couple of secondary roads closed due to water and numerous streams and drainage basins at bank full. Voight Bridge was closed due to rising water.

Flood in COFFEE, GEORGIA
From 03-APR-09 08:30:00 to 03-APR-09 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORA
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A dam break due to heavy rainfall occurred at a spillway from Lake Hillard in Coffee County. Twenty families were evacuated. The width of the dam break was about 75 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-09 14:40:00 to 05-APR-09 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSHEAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager surveyed the damage and reported several trees down and power poles snapped near Jenkins Street and College Street.

Hail in PIERCE, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-09 14:44:00 to 05-APR-09 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSHEAR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported penny sized hail in Blackshear.

Hail in BRANTLEY, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-09 14:49:00 to 05-APR-09 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAHUNTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail one half mile south of Nahunta.

Hail in BRANTLEY, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-09 15:04:00 to 05-APR-09 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAHUNTA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management personnel reported golf ball size hail.

Flood in PIERCE, GEORGIA
From 02-APR-09 13:56:00 to 02-APR-09 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSHEAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A local TV meteorologist and amateur radio operator both reported heavy rain in Blackshear with a number of roads closed due to high water.

Flood in WARE, GEORGIA
From 02-APR-09 00:01:00 to 04-APR-09 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Heavy Rainfall over a two week period, but more significantly extremely heavy rainfall over a 36 hour period pushed Forks Creek into flood. Tree debris left over from clear cutting of local tree farms was damming against the bridge and the Ware County Public Works Department had to use two cranes to move the debris from the upstream side of the Forks Road Bridge to the downstream side to prevent  potential damage to the bridge.

Flood in ATKINSON, GEORGIA
From 02-APR-09 18:00:00 to 03-APR-09 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASTONS STILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported numerous roads closed county wide and several homes having water entering them. A voluntary evacuation was ongoing and shelters were opened as of 11:20 p.m. EST on the 1st. Puddin Creek bridge and adjacent 1 mile stretch of road was reported closed due to flooding at 11:15 a.m. EST on the 2nd.

Flood in WARE, GEORGIA
From 02-APR-09 00:00:00 to 04-APR-09 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYCROSS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The Jacksonville Warning Coordination Meteorologist reported Highway 82 temporarily closed because of flooding from Perch Creek. Significant flooding was also occurring in and around the city of Waycross.

Flood in GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-09 15:52:00 to 05-APR-09 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: PYLES MARSH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rainfall at Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 17 produced localized flooding in a roadway.

Hail in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-09 15:45:00 to 05-APR-09 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAVERLY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime to penny size hail was reported on interstate 95 between mile markers 22 and 26. The report was relayed through the 911 Center and Highway Patrol.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-09 14:49:00 to 05-APR-09 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSHEAR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter reported 60 to 70 mph winds and dime size hail in Blackshear. Additionally the possibility of tornado was reported but no confirmation could be made.

Flood in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-09 00:00:00 to 05-APR-09 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At 04:00 a.m. EST the Emergency Manager reported major flooding on the Camden County side of the Satilla River with twenty residences flooded. This included fifteen mobile homes which were evacuated.

Flood in BRANTLEY, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-09 00:00:00 to 05-APR-09 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATKINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred in 2 homes and 10 to 20 more homes were in danger of flooding near the Satilla River. Thirteen dirt roads were closed across the county including 9 near the Satilla River.  Water was beginning to recede from most roadways at the time of the report.

Flood in ECHOLS, GEORGIA
From 05-APR-09 00:00:00 to 05-APR-09 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYDAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At 08:47 a.m. EST the Echols County Sheriff reported 25 homes evacuated near Bryner Road, which leads to the river. Valentine road is closed due to a washout. This flooding was located in and around the town of Mayday where flooding was also occurring along the Alapaha River.  At 10:40 a.m. EST the public reported major flooding on both banks of the Alapaha River.  A house normally 10 feet above ground level had a water level 20 inches below the floor at that time. The rate of rise had decreased significantly that morning.

Flood in WARE, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-09 16:00:00 to 12-APR-09 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The Satilla River entered flood on April 1st 2009 due to heavy rainfall over the preceding two weeks, but more specifically extreme rainfall over the prior 35 hours. Several small communities with mobile homes were flooded with an unknown damage amount.  The river crested in Waycross on April 5th approximately 15:30 EST with crest of 22.4 feet, flood stage being 16 feet.

Heavy Rain in ECHOLS, GEORGIA
From 01-APR-09 00:00:00 to 03-APR-09 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATENVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 3 day rainfall total of 11.50 inches was received and it was reported that the Alapahoochee River in western Echols County was out of its banks.