Once again, persistent, deep and strong southwesterly upper-level flow across the eastern U.S. resulted in an extremely moist and moderately unstable atmosphere over North and Central Georgia. A stalled frontal boundary and a series of short waves in the southwesterly upper flow resulted in multiple rounds of heavy rain, and strong to severe thunderstorms, with widespread flash flooding and an isolated report of damaging thunderstorms winds.

Flash Flood in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-15 17:00:00 to 30-DEC-15 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCONEE HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the North Oconee River at College Avenue in Athens reached a stage height of 12 feet. Minor flooding up to two feet deep occurred on portions of the sidewalks along the North Oconee River Greenway...mainly from College Avenue upstream to the Clarke County line.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-15 17:25:00 to 30-DEC-15 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: APOLLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Putnam County Emergency Manager reported minor flooding of woodlands and fields along the Little River upstream from Georgia Highway 16 or 5 miles west of Eatonton.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-15 18:18:00 to 30-DEC-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: REHOBETH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 135.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Georgia Department of Transportation reported a large culvert washed out underneath a portion of  U.S. Highway 27 or Georgia Highway 1 around 3 miles southwest of Cataula.

Thunderstorm Wind in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 31-DEC-15 14:50:00 to 31-DEC-15 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Emanuel County Fire Department reported a large pine tree and several smaller trees blown down, a metal dog house flattened and the skirting ripped from under a trailer as well as part of the roof lifted off of a restaurant in the Summertown area.

Flash Flood in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-15 13:18:00 to 30-DEC-15 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DREW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the Big Creek at Atlanta Highway or Georgia Highway 9 or around 6 miles southwest of Cumming reached flood stage of 6 feet. The creek crest at 6.4 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the natural flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gauge. Large portions of the sidewalk and boardwalk of the Big Creek Greenway began to flood. Areas under the Georgia 400 Highway and McFarland Road were covered with around one foot of water. A portion of the sidewalk under Majors Road was covered with around two feet of water.

Flash Flood in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-15 14:40:00 to 30-DEC-15 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVIEW ESTATES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Rockdale County Emergency Manager reported multiple roads were flooded in the Lake Capri area due to a dam failure on Tom George Lake and flooding from the Yellow River.

Flash Flood in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-15 12:20:00 to 30-DEC-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERIBEST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 122.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Oglethorpe County Emergency Manager reported a dam failed on a farm pond which flooded Centerville Road near Georgia Highway 77. A vehicle plunged into a flooded creek off of Arnold Caldwell Road. A swift water rescue was necessary to help the driver to safety. A few roads and culverts in the same area were either damaged or washed out due to flooded streams.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-15 13:00:00 to 30-DEC-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTENNIAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 334.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the Little River at Newborn Road or around 3 miles northeast of Newborn reached flood stage of 12 feet. The river crest at 13.7 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the natural flood plain and woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gauge. Several roads and culverts were washed out by tributaries flowing into the Little River.

Flash Flood in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 30-DEC-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIMBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the Yellowjacket Creek at Hammett Road or around 4 miles southwest of Hogansville reached flood stage of 8 feet. The creek crest at 8.6 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the marshy wetlands and woods along the creek upstream and downstream from the gauge. Yards of nearby homes were flooded.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-15 14:20:00 to 30-DEC-15 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on Line Creek at Georgia Highway 85 or around 2 miles northeast of Senoia reach flood stage of 10 feet. The creek crest at 11.35 feet. Minor flooding of the natural flood plain occurred which primarily affected agricultural and wooded areas. A small dirt utility access road near the Georgia Highway 85 bridge went underwater.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-15 12:55:00 to 30-DEC-15 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 781.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Newton County Emergency Manager reported an entire shopping center parking lot in the Covington area was flooded by the adjacent Dried Indian Creek. Flood waters entered some of the stores.

Flash Flood in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 30-DEC-15 15:17:00 to 30-DEC-15 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY CROSS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge in the Watson Mill Bridge State Park on Clouds Creek off of Whitsell Hollow Road or around 10 miles northeast of Lexington reached flood stage of 38 feet. Significant flooding occurred in the woodlands and pasture upstream and downstream from the gauge. Flood waters were around 4 feet deep in a picnic area and a EPA monitoring station on the downstream and left bank from the old wooden bridge. The water level was around one foot deep impacting a generator to the EPA structure.  Large portions of the Watson Mill Bridge State Park near the creek were flooded.