A series of upper level disturbance rotating around a mean longwave trough west of the area brought copious amounts of moisture into the area.  The KTAE rawinsonde sounding on the evening of February 22nd measured a PWAT value of 1.77 inches, which was the 2nd highest PWAT observed during the month of February at that location.  Rainfall amounts from near 5 inches to excess of 13 inches were observed during the 5 day period between Feb 22-26.  This led to areas of flooding.  A couple of severe storms also occurred during the early morning hours of Feb 26th.

Flood in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 23-FEB-13 17:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNSWEET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Persistent moderate to heavy rainfall over a long duration led to a gradual accumulation of water that caused areal flooding.  Around 9 roads were closed, some of which were heavily damaged.  Water reached the bottom of the bridge at Old Brookfield Road from Christian Way to Carpenter Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Flood in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAIRO-GRADY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported that Pierce Chapel Road was flooded, and the yards of several homes in the area were flooded with driveways blocked.  This was mainly due to the persistent moderate to heavy rainfall over a long duration and saturated ground.  Around 12.2 inches of rain fell over a 3-4 day period.

Flood in IRWIN, GEORGIA
From 23-FEB-13 17:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABBA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water was across several roads in the county with 7 road closures reported, mainly dirt roads.  This was due a gradual accumulation of water from persistent moderate to heavy rainfall over a greater than 6 hour duration.

Flood in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 25-FEB-13 11:00:00 to 25-FEB-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Persistent moderate to heavy rain and saturated ground led to flooding along John Sam Road.  The road was closed due to water over the road.

Hail in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-13 18:55:00 to 24-FEB-13 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-13 19:05:00 to 24-FEB-13 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: I-75 AT EXIT 11
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 24-FEB-13 19:15:00 to 24-FEB-13 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUITMAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-13 06:11:00 to 26-FEB-13 06:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: METCALF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down in the southern part of the county.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 26-FEB-13 06:28:00 to 26-FEB-13 06:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down in the city of Boston.

Flood in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 23-FEB-13 17:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARWICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Persistent moderate to heavy rainfall over a long duration led to significant flooding across the county.  Several dozen roads were closed across the county, and water affected several homes on Willow Road in the western part of the county near Ponds.  The water was about 1.5 feet up the skirting of the house porches.  Monetary damage was estimated.