A series of strong southern stream short waves were embedded within a large scale mean trough located across the central into the northeast United States.  Moist Pacific and Gulf flow was evident across the southern and southeastern states in advance of these disturbances.  This led to multiple rounds of showers and a thunderstorms during the period of the 13th through the 15th until a strong Arctic cold front swept through the entire eastern two-thirds of the U.S., pushing the showers and thunderstorms well south of the area.  The heavy rain on totally saturated ground from recent months of much above normal rainfall led to renewed flooding and flash flooding, especially across central Georgia, where two to four inches of rain was common during this period.

Flood in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOTHAIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Treutlen County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Flood in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 15-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of Swift Creek along Davis Road northeast of Vidalia.  A building adjacent to the creek suffered damage from flooding.  Some minor debris removal, adjacent to the creek, was also required.

Flood in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Webster County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Flood in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Laurens County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Flash Flood in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:30:00 to 15-DEC-09 10:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE SPRINGS
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sumter County Emergency Management Director reported that several ponds were over flowing their dams from heavy rain across the county.  Three dams in particular were affected, including McMath Mill Pond Dam, Murphy Mill Dam, and Lake Collins.  These ponds were 110 to 120 acres large.  These were as a result of excessive rain runoff from Wolf Creek, Mill Creek, and Parkers Mill Creek, respectively.  Fortunately, none of the dams actually failed.  Two people were rescued from their vehicle from flood waters from Mill Creek on Murphy Mill Road.  Several dirt roads across the county were washed out, but none of the paved roads suffered damage.  No injuries were reported.  Monetary damage was confined to debris removal in the area.

Flash Flood in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORDELE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County Emergency Management Director reported flash flooding in the Cedar Lake subdivision.  The flooding was a result of overflow from Cedar Lake.  Several homes in the subdivision were threatened by flood waters.  The water rose up into the crawl spaces of several homes in this neighborhood.  Several of the residential streets were flooded and impassable.  Monetary damage to roads and property was estimated to be $50,000.

Flood in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAPHNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County Emergency Management Director reported that 12 to 15 roads across the county were flooded, impassable, and closed.  This was down from the 25 roads which were closed earlier in the evening.  Water was still overflowing the Cedar Lake dam and threatening several homes in the Cedar Lake Subdivision.  Monetary damage from this portion of the flooding was estimated to be $10,000.

Flood in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTAGE MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattahoochee County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Funnel Cloud in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 17:45:00 to 14-DEC-09 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMERICUS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sumter County Emergency Management Director relayed several reports of funnel clouds in the vicinity of Church Street in Americus.  No tornado touchdown was observed however.   A tornado warning was in effect for the area at the time and Doppler radar clearly indicated a mesocyclone in the vicinity at the time.

Flood in MACON, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: IDEAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Macon County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Flood in MARION, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Marion County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Flood in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLS CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Schley County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Flood in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUFFTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Stewart County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Flood in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRIENDSHIP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sumter County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Hail in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 13-DEC-09 07:10:00 to 13-DEC-09 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA FAYETTE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Walker County Sheriff's Deputy observed penny to nickel-sized hail on the south side of LaFayette.

Flood in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 13-DEC-09 16:00:00 to 14-DEC-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMERICH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The USGS stream gage on Turkey Creek near Byromville reached its flood stage of 10.0 feet at 4 pm EST.  The river remained in flood for several hours.  In general, minor flooding was observed adjacent to the creek.  However, a portion of Robertson Road suffered erosion damage.  Monetary damage to the road and debris removal near the creek was estimated to be $2000.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 17:45:00 to 14-DEC-09 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMERICUS
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Sutmer County Sheriff reported that a large tree fell on a home on Oglethorpe Street in Americus causing damage to the home and trapping the three residents inside.  The occupants were rescued without injury.

Flood in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 13-DEC-09 15:56:00 to 14-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORDELE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County Emergency Management Director reported that flash flooding evolved into several hours of general flooding in the Cedar Creek subdivision, just south of Cordele.  The flooding was a result of continued high water from Swift Creek and Cedar Creek in the area.  No additional monetary damage was incurred during this time period.

Flood in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVANTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wheeler County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  Two dirt roads, one near Higgston and another near Alston, were closed because of high water.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Flash Flood in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 13-DEC-09 08:00:00 to 13-DEC-09 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORDELE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County Emergency Management Director reported flash flooding in the Cedar Creek Subdivision.  Water rose as high as the floor boards of six to seven homes, but did not actually enter the house.  However, the crawl spaces of the homes were flooded.  Several roads in the area were under water as well.  Pateville Road was closed because of flood waters from the northern branch of Swift Creek.  The Cedar Creek subdivision is located approximately one mile southwest of the intersection of Interstate-75 and the U.S. Highway 280.  Monetary damage to roads and property was estimated to be at least $50,000.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARRYTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Montgomery County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  A few dirt roads were washed out.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Flood in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOOLING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dooly County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  A few roads were closed because of high water.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Flood in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 15-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEMPERANCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Telfair County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  A few roads were closed because of high water.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.

Flood in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 15-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Pulaski County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks.  Russ Road near Wesley Chapel Road was flooded and closed.  Monetary damage was confined to debris removal in these areas.

Flood in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 14-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEMPSEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dodge County Emergency Management Director reported minor flooding of some roads and property across the county, mostly adjacent to overflowing creeks and streams.  Eight roads across the county were flooded and closed.  Monetary damage was confined to minor debris removal in these areas.