A broad area of surface low pressure was in place from Alabama through the Ohio Valley, with a strong upper level system over the Missouri Valley.  The upper low retrograded to the west during the day on the 3rd while additional deep moisture pushed into the area from the Caribbean.  Showers and embedded thunderstorms developed during the afternoon, and with strong winds aloft associated with the upper low, some of the thunderstorms became strong, with one severe thunderstorm in central Georgia.  With saturated soils already in place, the additional rain on the 3rd led to additional flash flooding across the area.

Flash Flood in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-13 12:00:00 to 03-JUL-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUGDOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of creeks were temporarily out of their banks and caused two roads to be closed due to flooding in a portion of central Haralson County.

Flash Flood in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-13 13:46:00 to 03-JUL-13 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMMING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The stage height at a USGS stream gage on the Big Creek at Atlanta Highway around 6 miles southwest of Cumming reached flood stage of 6 feet. The creek crest at 7.5 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands and walking paths of the The Big Creek Greenway.

Flash Flood in UNION, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-13 15:15:00 to 03-JUL-13 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GADDISTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported several creeks and the upper reaches of the Toccoa River, especially in the Suches area were flooding numerous roads and threatening bridges. The Coosa Creek just west of Blairsville flooded residential yards and briefly entered a home.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-13 13:10:00 to 03-JUL-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (FTY)FULTON CO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported flood waters from a stream overflowed a portion of Colorado Trail SW with at least 6 inches of water. The flooding occurred 6 miles west of East Point.

Flash Flood in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-13 19:30:00 to 03-JUL-13 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported water from Reedy Creek coming out of its banks and flowing across a portion of Georgia Highway 29 or Irwinton Road. This minor flooding occurred around 5 miles south of Milledgeville.

Flash Flood in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-13 14:45:00 to 03-JUL-13 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMICALOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported a stream overflowed a portion of Joe Chester Road with at least a foot of water.

Flash Flood in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-13 18:12:00 to 03-JUL-13 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUMLOG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported four roads west and northwest of Young Harris were closed due to flooding. Crooked Creek washed out a culvert pipe at Settlement Road and Byers Creek washed out a culvert pipe at Crisp Road. Winchester Creek flooded portions of Winchester Creek Road and Crane Creek flooded portions of Kerby Road which made them completely impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-13 21:45:00 to 03-JUL-13 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: YPSILANTI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several trees down on Highway 36 along the Talbot/Upson County line.

Strong Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-13 13:38:00 to 03-JUL-13 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported trees down across the county mainly due to the excessive rainfall and saturated ground.

Flash Flood in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 03-JUL-13 12:00:00 to 03-JUL-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSCOE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood waters from several creeks in central Coweta County affected a few athletic areas including the soccer fields off of Georgia Highway 34. The White Oak Creek flooded portions of the Summergrove Golf Course and the water reached the garage of a home on the east side of Newnan.