A deep trough was developing across the eastern U.S. as a large polar high dropped south out of central Canada and a vigorous closed upper low moved from the central U.S. into the southeast.  Warm, moist, unstable air in advance of this system supported the development of widespread showers and thunderstorms.  Marginal severe hail and thunderstorm wind events were observed, but by far the main concern was flooding.  Several creeks and streams exceeded bankfull from this heavy rain event.  The flooding continued into the first few days of March.

Lightning in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 28-FEB-09 09:25:00 to 28-FEB-09 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE MTN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Harris County 911 Center reported that a woman was struck by lightning and injured.  No further information was provided.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 28-FEB-09 10:12:00 to 28-FEB-09 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTAGE MILLS
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattahoochee County Emergency Management Director reported that at least three trees were down southwest of Cusseta along Riverbend Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, GEORGIA
From 28-FEB-09 10:35:00 to 28-FEB-09 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANTLEY
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Schley County Regional 911 Center reported that a few trees were down on the north side of Buena Vista near the power station and on Dr. Deryl Hart Road.

Flood in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 28-FEB-09 13:15:00 to 28-FEB-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRAKETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

River gages on Brooks, Beach, and Harris Creek indicated that flooding occurred.  All three exceeded bankfull during the indicated time frame.  Flooding along Brooks Creek caused Francis White Road, about seven miles east-northeast of Buchanan, to be closed for several hours.  Flooding, which occurred at the intersection of Beach and Harris Creek approximately six miles west-southwest of Buchanan, caused Beach Creek Road to be flooded and closed for several hours.

Hail in MACON, GEORGIA
From 28-FEB-09 11:30:00 to 28-FEB-09 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTEZUMA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Schley County Regional 911 Center relayed a report of penny-sized hail along Georgia Highway 126 in the far southeast part of Macon county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 28-FEB-09 13:45:00 to 28-FEB-09 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: CADWELL
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Management Director reported that a few trees and power lines were down.  No specific location was provided, but radar data suggests that the event occurred in the far southern portion of the county, generally below Georgia Highway 46.

Lightning in MACON, GEORGIA
From 28-FEB-09 11:30:00 to 28-FEB-09 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTEZUMA
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Schley County Regional 911 Center reported that lightning struck an outbuilding.  The structure was completely destroyed from the resulting fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 28-FEB-09 14:28:00 to 28-FEB-09 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVIEW
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One of the cooperative observers from Wilcox county relayed a report that two windows were blown out of a two-story home near Pineview on Georgia Highway 129 near the Pulaski county line.  Another tree was also down on a dirt road in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, GEORGIA
From 28-FEB-09 11:30:00 to 28-FEB-09 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUTOFF
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Schley County Regional 911 Center reported that a tree had fallen on a home on Georgia Highway 224 near Four Points.  The house sustained moderate damage as a result.  Another tree was down on Georgia Highway 49 North in Montezuma, and a third tree was down on North Adams Street in the northeast part of Montezuma.  The later downed tree also brought down a power line.