A very deep upper trough was progressing from the central U.S. into the eastern U.S. during this period.  A strong cold front preceded the upper trough.  Moist Gulf air was surging north in advance of the cold front with a wedge warm front lifting north across northeast Georgia.  The strong dynamics, temperature contrast, and abundant surface moisture combined to produce a variety of inclement weather, including strong gradient winds, severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and flooding.  The ground across north and central Georgia remained very saturated from much above normal rainfall during the fall months.  Rainfall of two to four inches was common the area resulting in widespread river flooding and some flash flooding.
Gilmer county reported that a dozen trees were down from strong gradient winds by the late evening hours of the 8th.  On the 9th, strong winds downed a few trees in the northwest Georgia counties of Dade and Floyd.  In Dade, the strong winds were confined mainly to the higher elevations.  In Floyd county, two trees fell on a home on Lavton street, causing damage to the structure.  Although a high wind warning was in effect for much of this period, surface observations and RAWS data do not show that high wind criteria was met.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 04:42:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: HULL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Madison County 911 Center reported that at least five large trees and a few power lines were down in the southern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 04:47:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNLAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Oglethorpe County 911 Center reported that several trees were down in the far northern part of the county, near the Madison county line.  Trees were down near Arnoldsville, Lake Hargrove, and on Chapel Road.  Damage was reported to a vehicle and a home from downed trees.  A roof was also blown off a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 03:55:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACHTREE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Fayette County 911 Center reported that several trees were down across the county, including within the cities of Peachtree City, Fayetteville, and Brooks.  Trees were down on the Georgia Highway 85 Connector just west of Brooks.  A foot bridge over a private pond near Brooks was crushed when a large tree fell on the structure.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 04:36:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Butts County 911 Center reported that a few trees were down north of Jackson.  One of the trees fell on a vehicle.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 04:36:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 11.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Clarke County 911 Center reported that two trees were down in the Athens area, one of which landed on a caused damage to a home.  Two power lines were also down near Athens.

Strong Wind in DADE, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dade County Emergency Managment Director reported that a few trees were down in the higher elevations of the county.  A couple of trees were down on Hail Gap Road, Brow Road, and New Home Road.

Strong Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 10:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported that two trees were down on a home on Lavton Drive in Rome causing damage to the structure.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 03:23:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: O NEALS XRDS
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that a few trees were down on Glenn Road near the Troup county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 03:31:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVANSVILLE
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that a few trees were down on Rock Mills Road in the far northwestern part of the county near the Heard county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 05:45:00 to 09-DEC-09 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNETT
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Warren County 911 Center reported that a few trees were down, scattered about the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 04:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that straight-line winds caused considerable damage to a Dacula neighborhood on Alcovy River Drive.  Nearly a dozen trees were down.  One home suffered minor damage when a tree fell on the structure.  In addition, a privacy fence was destroyed when a large pine tree crushed through the structure.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 04:10:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHARDSON
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Rockdale County 911 Center reported that two trees and one power line were down in the far southern part of the county near Richardson Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 04:10:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUGHN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Spalding County 911 Center reported that several trees were down in the far western part of the county, near the Fayette county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 04:42:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Jasper County 911 Center reported that a few trees and a few power lines were down in the western part of the county, approximately seven miles northwest of Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 04:35:00 to 09-DEC-09 04:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: NICHOLSON
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Jackson County 911 Center reported that a few trees were down in the southern part of the county, south of Nicholson.

Thunderstorm Wind in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 01:24:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: RESACA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Gordon County 911 Center reported that more than a dozen trees were blown down across the far northern portion of the county, generally west through north of Resaca.  Some fences were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 01:34:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAMHURST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Murray County 911 Center reported that at least eight trees were down across the southern portion of the county, especially near Ramhurst.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 03:48:00 to 09-DEC-09 03:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Coweta County 911 Center and amateur radio operators reported that over a dozen trees and several power lines were down in the between Moreland, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Thomas Crossroads.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 02:35:00 to 09-DEC-09 02:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported that 18 trees were down in around the Rome area.  At least one tree was down in the Lindale area.  Several power lines were also down between Rome and Lindale.

Flash Flood in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 06:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gordon County Emergency Management Director reported that Snake Creek in the Sugar Valley area was out of banks, causing flooding of Baugh Mountain Road.  Damage was confined to minor debris removal from the road and adjacent areas.

Strong Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 08-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:23:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down across the county as a result of strong gradient winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 01:20:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: TILTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Whitfield County Emergency Management Director reported that at least 40 trees were down across the county, most highly concentrated in the southern part of the county.  A few trees were down near Rocky Face and Dalton.  Several power lines were also down in the southern part of the county.

Heavy Rain in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 04:35:00 to 09-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARMUCHEE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported that heavy rain during the morning hours caused several roads, especially in and around Rome, to become temporarily flooded and closed.  A home near Armuchee Creek in northern Floyd county suffered water damage when water rose nearly two feet deep in the crawl space causing damage to the heating system and well water pump.  A trailer home on Shorter Road, located within a flood prone area, also sustained water damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 02:35:00 to 09-DEC-09 02:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Polk County 911 Center reported that at least seven trees were down between Cedartown, Fish Creek, and Rockmart.

Flash Flood in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 04:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOUDLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Chattooga County 911 Center reported that considerable flash flooding was ongoing across the county, especially the northern portions.  Up to 18 roads in the countywere flooded and closed, including Dover Hill and Beavers Road.  One home, approximately eight miles southeast of Summerville, had two feet of water in its crawl space.  The Chattooga River at Summerville reached its flood stage of 14.0 feet and remained in flood for three hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 01:18:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVERETT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Floyd County 911 Center reported that up to five trees and a few power lines were down in the far northern part of the county near the Walker county line.

Flash Flood in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 09-DEC-09 04:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Whitfield County Emergency Management Director reported flash flooding in several areas across the central and southern portion of the county.  Several roads were flooded and washed out when local creeks spilled out of their banks.  Drowning Bear Creek, Stover Creek, and Cohulla Creek were some of the more significant creeks flooded in the county.  At least 12 roads in the county were affected by flood waters.  Some of the roads flooded included Frazier Road, Vinewood Drive, Stover Creek Road, and Redwine Cove Road.  Three 6-foot diameter pipes were washed out on Stover Creek Road.  The USGS stream gage on Cohulla Creek near Keith's Mill below Dalton reached its flood stage of 16.0 feet during this time frame.  Monetary damage was estimated to be $50,000.