A complex and dynamic weather pattern was in place across the eastern half of the U.S. at this time.  A very deep full-latitude trough was sweeping through the eastern U.S. from January 24th into the 25th.  A warm front was located across south Georgia, with an occluded front moving across north Georgia. Meanwhile, a stronger Canadian was located back to the northwest across the central and southern plains.  Deep Gulf moisture was being drawn northward into central Georgia ahead of these weather systems. The main concern during this period was once again heavy rain and flooding as repeated rounds of showers and a few thunderstorms tracked from southwest to northeast in bands, which moved only slowly east during the day.  Rainfall of two to three inches was common across central Georgia, with three to four inch rainfall amounts common across much of north Georgia.  The heaviest rain fell across northwest Georgia, where some rainfall amounts near 5.0 inches were observed.  The heavy rain on saturated ground renewed flooding of many creeks, streams, and rivers across the area.  Flash flooding, however, was limited.
In addition, RAWS stations in far northwest Georgia at Cohutta in Whitfield county and Chatsworth in Murray county recorded winds gusts of 51 and 43 mph, respectively, during the late morning and early afternoon hours.  However, no damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-10 15:10:00 to 24-JAN-10 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Troup County 911 Center reported that two trees were down in the county as a line of thunderstorms moved through the county.  One tree was down on a home on South Oak Drive, approximately five miles south of La Grange, and another tree was down on Whitaker Road three miles northeast of La Grange.  The strong winds also caused a porch of a home on Hamilton Street, approximately eight miles south of La Grange, to collapse.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-10 20:40:00 to 24-JAN-10 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGHTS MILL
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Houston County 911 Center reported that three trees were down across the county as a line of heavy showers and thunderstorms tracked slowly from west to east during the evening.  One tree was down on Georgia Highway 96 at Old Perry Road, another was down on a mobile home off Dixie Trail, just west of Georgia Highway 247, and a third was down on Henderson Springs Road near Georgia Highway 26.

Flood in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-10 18:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEACHTREE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fayette County Emergency Management Director reported flooding of the Tinsley Mill Village Condominiums in Peachtree City as 2.0 to 3.0 inches of rain fell on totally saturated ground during the early afternoon from persistent rain and thunderstorms.  These structures are particularly susceptible to flooding because of poor engineering and have flooded many times in previous similar events.  Residents from 10 of the condominiums were rescued by boat.  One of the condominiums suffered minor damage when one to two inches of water flowed into the unit.  In addition, small branches of Flat Creek and Lake Peachtree in Peachtree City were overflowing and contributing to flooding in the Tinsley Mill Village area.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-10 18:26:00 to 24-JAN-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The USGS stream gage on the upper portion of Peachtree Creek near the merger of the North and South Fork of Peachtree Creek indicated that minor flooding was occurring.  Damage was confined to minor debris removal from areas adjacent to the creek.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-10 18:26:00 to 24-JAN-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELT JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The USGS stream gage on both the South and North Fork of Peachtree Creek indicated minor flooding was occurring.  The gage on the South Fork of the Peachtree Creek at Johnson Road near Atlanta reached its flood stage of 12.0 feet at 626 pm EST and remained above flood stage until 900 pm EST.  Along the North Fork of Peachtree Creek, the gage at Buford Highway reached its flood stage of 12.0 feet within the same time frame.  Minor flooding was observed at both locations.  Damage was confined to debris removal from areas adjacent to the creeks.

Flash Flood in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-10 18:23:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAROLINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

USGS stream gages on Shoal Creek and Pew Creek indicated that minor flooding was occurring.  The gage on Shoal Creek at Paper Mill Road reached its flood stage of 11.0 feet at 623 pm EST and remained in flood until midnight EST.  Similarly, the gage on Pew Creek reached its flood stage of 11.0 feet and remained in flood during the same time frame.  Damage was confined to minor debris removal from areas adjacent to the creeks.