A strong low pressure system moving through the southeast U.S. and the Tennessee Valley forced abundant gulf moisture into Georgia early Christmas Eve Day. Widespread rain with embedded thunderstorms trained over Crisp County producing 3 to 4 inches of rain in less than ten hours. Isolated flash flooding occurred in the Cordele area.

Heavy Rain in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 23-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 24-DEC-14 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CSG)COLUMBUS METRO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The KCSG ASOS reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 2.72 inches.

Flash Flood in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-14 07:44:00 to 24-DEC-14 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORDELE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crisp County emergency manager reported significant overflowing of ditches and small creeks which were flooding several roads in the Cordele area.  A few motorists became stranded in their cars due to the high water. The flood waters surrounded a few homes in the Second Avenue and Third Street section of town.  The water level reached the foundations, but did not enter the houses.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 23-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 24-DEC-14 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWKINSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observer reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 4.40 inches.

Heavy Rain in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 23-DEC-14 07:35:00 to 24-DEC-14 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUST GROVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

COCORAHS observer reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 3.18 inches.

Heavy Rain in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 23-DEC-14 08:00:00 to 24-DEC-14 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SENOIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 2.10 inches.

Heavy Rain in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 23-DEC-14 08:00:00 to 24-DEC-14 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLEYTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

COCORAHS observer reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 2.41 inches.

Heavy Rain in JONES, GEORGIA
From 23-DEC-14 06:00:00 to 24-DEC-14 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN BUREN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

COCORAHS observer reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 3.73 inches.

Heavy Rain in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 23-DEC-14 08:00:00 to 24-DEC-14 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINCHFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

COCORAHS observer reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 3.68 inches.

Heavy Rain in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 23-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 24-DEC-14 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEPHENS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

COCORAHS observer reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 3.14 inches.

Heavy Rain in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 23-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 24-DEC-14 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT VLY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

COCORAHS observer reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 3.45 inches.

Heavy Rain in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 23-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 24-DEC-14 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THALEAN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

COCORAHS observer reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 3.60 inches.

Heavy Rain in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 23-DEC-14 07:00:00 to 24-DEC-14 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MCN)WILSON ARPT MAC
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The KMCN ASOS reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 3.71 inches.

Heavy Rain in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 23-DEC-14 07:30:00 to 24-DEC-14 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

COCORAHS observer reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 3.10 inches.