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, damaging thunderstorms winds, hail and an isolated tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 05:55:00 to 24-DEC-15 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLATOONA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported multiple trees blown down along Iron Hill Cove in the Red Top Mountain State Park.

Tornado in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 13:29:00 to 24-DEC-15 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS storm survey team confirmed an EF-0 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 80 MPH and a maximum path width of 180 yards, touched down just west of Mt. Carmel Road and traveled .2 miles east northeast, crossing Mt. Carmel Road before lifting. Several trees were snapped or uprooted on either side of Mt. Carmel Road and a small shed was destroyed. [12/24/15: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF0, Upson, [2015:014].

Hail in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 21:50:00 to 24-DEC-15 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter sized hail in extreme northern Schley County.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 05:46:00 to 24-DEC-15 05:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORKVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported multiple trees blown down.

Flash Flood in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 04:49:00 to 24-DEC-15 07:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: DYKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on Fausett Creek at Yukon Road near Talking Rock reached flood stage of 10 feet. Record flooding of 17.8 feet occurred in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gauge. The water level hit the road bed around 4 feet above the culvert and erosion occurred to the embankments on the south side of road.  The old record was 17.0 feet on May 27, 1973.

Flash Flood in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 05:32:00 to 24-DEC-15 12:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the Talking Rock Creek just downstream from the merger of Scarecorn Creek and off of Patterson Road near Hinton reached flood stage of 10 feet. The creek crest at 13.4 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gauge. Rapid flowing water caused dangerous erosion conditions to the banks.

Flash Flood in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 06:40:00 to 24-DEC-15 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLIJAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the Cartecay River off Georgia Highway 52 near East Ellijay reached flood stage of 7 feet. The river had the second highest crest in its history at 11.1 feet. Major flooding occurred upstream and downstream from the gauge which affected around 15 townhouses and homes on Riverside Drive with at least one foot of water. Also a large portion of Maple Village Mobile Homes Park flooded near the merger of the river and Owltown Creek.

Flash Flood in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 07:17:00 to 24-DEC-15 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELDERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the Coosawattee River off Legion Road near Ellijay reached flood stage of 8 feet. The river crest at 13.9 feet. Major flooding affected around 45 homes and a few businesses in Ellijay with some evacuations. The Spring Ellijay Plant flooded and portions of the Pilgrims Pride Processing Plant parking lot were under 3 feet of water. The American Legion Post 82 building and the Georgia Power Substation next to the Post were flooded with around 3 feet of water. Most of the Harold Hefner River Park was flooded with a few feet of water.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 08:53:00 to 24-DEC-15 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARROLLTON REG ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 866.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the Little Tallapoosa River at Georgia Highway 100 near Bowden reached flood stage of 17 feet. The river crest at 18 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gauge. Several roads and culverts were washed out on tributaries leading to the river between Bowden and Carrollton.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 12:25:00 to 24-DEC-15 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 478.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the Dog River at Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5 near Fairplay reached flood stage of 13 feet. The river crest at 13.9 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands and natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gauge. Several roads and culverts were washed out on tributaries leading to the river.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORAVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on North Fork Peachtree Creek at Buford Highway or Georgia Highway 13 near Atlanta reached flood stage of 13 feet. The creek crest at 14.8 feet. Significant flooding occurred upstream and downstream from the gauge. Large portions of the backyards of residential homes on Victory Drive...Dunwoody Place and Converse Drive flooded with around two feet of water. A portion of the Sun Tan Center parking lot near the gauge flooded. A few roads and culverts in the area were damaged or washed out.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 09:57:00 to 24-DEC-15 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITHIA SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the Sweetwater Creek near the Interstate 20 bridge near Austell reached flood stage of 10 feet. The creek crest at 10.9 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gauge. Portions of a paintball playing field and athletic fields in the Woodrow Wilson Park on Mount Vernon Road flooded.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 12:04:00 to 24-DEC-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH DRUID HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the South Fork Peachtree Creek at Johnson road near Atlanta reached flood stage of 13 feet. The creek crest at 13.9 feet. Minor flooding occurred upstream and downstream from the gauge Portions of backyards of residential homes on Noble Drive...Helen Drive and Kay Lane were flooded with around one foot of water. A few roads and culverts were damaged or washed out in the area.

Flash Flood in COBB, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 11:35:00 to 24-DEC-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on Nickajack Creek at Veterans Memorial Highway near Mableton reached flood stage of 10 feet. The creek crest at 11 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands and natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gauge. Portions of Nickajack Park around one mile upstream from the gauge was flooded around one foot deep.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 10:59:00 to 24-DEC-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the Peachtree Creek at Northside Drive in Atlanta reached flood stage of 17 feet. The creek crest at 19.4 feet. Significant flooding occurred  upstream and downstream from the gauge. Parking lots near the section of Peachtree Road...Fairhaven Circle and Peachtree Memorial Drive began to flood. Woodward Way was completely flooded with several feet of water and around one foot of water was in some homes that have not been elevated. Sections of Sagamore Drive...Hanover West Drive...and Peachtree Battle Avenue and Circle were flooded with 1 to 4 feet of water. Around one foot of water was in some homes. Several evacuations were needed.

Flash Flood in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 11:39:00 to 24-DEC-15 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIMBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A USGS stream gauge on the Yellowjacket Creek at Hammett Road near Hogansville reached flood stage of 8 feet. The creek crest at 13.8 feet. Significant flooding occurred in the marshy wetlands and woods along the creek upstream and downstream from the gauge. Two houses and some buildings on the right bank near the bridge were flooded with around one foot of water.

Flash Flood in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 10:45:00 to 24-DEC-15 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIMBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Troup County Emergency Manager reported around six roads and culverts had been washed out in central portions of the county and in the LaGrange area. A few water rescues were needed.

Flash Flood in DADE, GEORGIA
From 25-DEC-15 15:30:00 to 25-DEC-15 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RISING FAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dade County Emergency Manager reported a debris flow which blocked Burkhalter Gap Road. A portion of Newsome Gap Road in the same area washed out.

Flash Flood in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 25-DEC-15 12:45:00 to 25-DEC-15 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gauge on the Mill Creek at Coronet Drive or on the north side of Dalton reached a stage height of 10 feet. Minor flooding occurred along Mill Creek with several road closures as well.

Flash Flood in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 25-DEC-15 16:33:00 to 25-DEC-15 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gauge on the Mill Creek at Coronet Drive or on the north side of Dalton reached flood stage of 11 feet. The creek crest at 12.1 feet. Minor flooding occurred along Mill Creek with several road closures as well.

Flash Flood in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 25-DEC-15 16:58:00 to 25-DEC-15 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANDALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gauge on Holly Creek at Smyrna Ramhurst Road or 3 miles south of Chatsworth reached flood stage of 10 feet. The creek crest at 11.9 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands...fields and pasture upstream and downstream from the gauge.

Flash Flood in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 08:50:00 to 24-DEC-15 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 234.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fannin County Emergency Manager reported several secondary roads were flooded from nearby streams. Some area cabins along U.S. Highway 76 were beginning to flood.  A debris flow had completely blocked a portion of Mountain Top Road.

Flash Flood in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 09:45:00 to 24-DEC-15 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KASIHTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 56.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattahoochee County Emergency Manager reported a few roads and culverts were washed out in the Cusseta area due to rapidly flowing streams and creeks in flood.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 10:50:00 to 24-DEC-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABERDEEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1000.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gage on Whitewater Creek at Starrs Mill Park reached flood stage of 10 feet. The creek crest at 15.9 feet. Significant flooding occurred in the woodlands and fields along the creek downstream from the Starrs Mill Dam to Line Creek. Most of Starrs Mill Park was under 4 to 6 feet of water. The flood waters hit the bottom of the mill. Several roads and culverts were washed out due to the rapidly flowing flood waters. The flood waters of Cherry Branch damaged a condo in Tinsley Mill Village off Flat Creek Road.

Flash Flood in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 11:49:00 to 24-DEC-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gauge on Shoal Creek at Georgia Highway 54 near Sharpsburg reached flood stage of 10 feet. The creek crest at 11 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gauge.

Flash Flood in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 11:33:00 to 24-DEC-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gauge on the Flint River at North Bridge Road or 4 miles west to southwest of Lovejoy reached flood stage of 12 feet. The river crest at 16.9 feet. Significant flooding affected the basements of numerous homes along Roxbury Drive...Rambo Court...and Mockingbird Road. Several mobile homes were flooded along Museum Circle. The flooding of Upper Riverdale Road cut off access to Southern Regional Hospital. Several roads were flooded including Upper Riverdale Road...Arrowhead Boulevard...Mockingbird Road...Museum Circle...Turner Road...Harbour Town and North Bridge Road.

Flash Flood in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 13:08:00 to 24-DEC-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gauge on Brushy Fork Creek at Beaver Road or 3 miles west to southwest of Loganville reached flood stage of 9 feet. The creek crest at 9.7 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gauge.

Flash Flood in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-15 13:58:00 to 24-DEC-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVIEW ESTATES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gauge on the Yellow River at Gees Mill Road or 3 miles east to southeast of Milstead reached flood stage of 11 feet. The river crest at 16.5 feet. Significant flooding affected some roads in the Lake Capri subdivision upstream from the gauge.

Flash Flood in DADE, GEORGIA
From 25-DEC-15 10:44:00 to 25-DEC-15 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILDWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gauge on the Lookout Creek at Creek Road or 2 miles southeast of New England reached a stage height of 15 feet. Minor flooding continued to expand along Sells Lane in Trenton...Mason Road near Rising Fawn...and Creek Road near New England. These roads and other roads with creeks flowing into Lookout Creek were flooded with road closures. The water was a few feet deep on portions of these roads with erosion damage.

Flash Flood in DADE, GEORGIA
From 25-DEC-15 11:35:00 to 25-DEC-15 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILDWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gauge on the Lookout Creek at Creek Road or around 2 miles southeast New England reached a stage height of 16.7 feet. Significant flooding occurred when several small buildings near a hang gliding recreation park began to flood. Several roads in Dade county were closed including Sells Lane...Mason Road...and Creek Road. The water was several feet deep on portions of these roads.