A stalled frontal boundary and anomalously moist air mass produced high rainfall amounts for several days, beginning June 19th. Multiple waves of precipitation including many training storms dropped high rainfall amounts over the metro Atlanta area and along the I-20 corridor. Rainfall amounts were generally 4-6 inches, with isolated amounts approaching 8 inches. Flash flooding resulted, especially within the Nancy Creek, North Fork Peachtree Creek and Yellow River basins.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 20-JUN-17 01:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported multiple driveways were washed out south of Interstate 20 near South Sugar Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 20-JUN-17 01:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY PLAINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding, including Channing Cope Road, King Bostick Road, Belcher Road, and Benton Road. Radar estimates indicate 6 to 8 inches occurred over the area.

Flash Flood in COBB, GEORGIA
From 20-JUN-17 13:28:00 to 20-JUN-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported standing water on Interstate 285 between Atlanta Road and South Cobb Drive. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 20-JUN-17 00:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCHANAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding across northern DeKalb county, especially in areas along Nancy and Peachtree Creeks. The Emergency Manager reported residential water rescues occurred at locations on Warrenhall Lane along Nancy Creek. Flood waters also covered Bamby Lane along North Fork Peachtree Creek, and Cove Circle and Burch Circle in the Drew Valley Neighborhood. A smaller creek flowed out of its banks and inundated Dresden Road. A person was rescued near the intersection of Oakcliff Road and Pleasantdale Road after their vehicle stalled in approximately two feet of water. Portions of South Fork Peachtree Creek flooded, eroding the area around Plantation Park Apartments, resulting in a partial collapse of the foundation. No injuries were reported. Rainfall estimates indicate that widespread 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred over northern DeKalb county.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 20-JUN-17 13:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Public and Broadcast Media reported flash flooding that resulted from heavy rain over the area. Flash Flooding inundated the Buford Connector near Monroe Drive and Armour Drive. Ottley Drive under the Marta service bridge was also flooded and impassable, leaving cars stranded. Radar estimates indicate that rainfall amounts of 4 to 5 inches occurred over the area.

Flash Flood in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 20-JUN-17 13:50:00 to 20-JUN-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that a parking lot on Mimms Road flooded, submerging cars. Radar estimates indicate that rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches occurred in the area.

Flash Flood in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 20-JUN-17 15:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUXOMNI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A USGS stream gage on the Sweetwater Creek at Club Drive NW in Lilburn reached flood stage and crest at 13.4 feet. Minor flooding occurred in the woodlands downstream from the gage, and portions of the Northwood Country Club Golf Course were flooded upstream of the gage. An old concrete golf cart bridge downstream of the gage was also flooded with a few feet of water. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area.

Heavy Rain in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 19-JUN-17 21:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PDK)DEKALB PEACHTRE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The KPDK ASOS reported 4.86 inches of rain for the 24-hour period ending at 9:30 PM EST.

Heavy Rain in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 19-JUN-17 21:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILSTEAD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The USGS precipitation gage located at the Yellow River on Gees Mill Road near Conyers, below Milstead, reported 4.06 inches of rain for the 24-hour period ending at 9:30 PM EST.

Heavy Rain in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 19-JUN-17 21:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PDK)DEKALB PEACHTRE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The USGS precipitation gage located at a North Fork Peachtree Creek tributary on Dresden Drive reported 4.56 inches of rain for the 24-hour period ending at 9:30 PM EST.

Heavy Rain in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 19-JUN-17 21:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAHAILEY CROSSROADS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The USGS precipitation gage located at the Hillabahatchee Creek on Frolona Road near Franklin, reported 4.64 inches of rain for the 24-hour period ending at 9:30 PM EST.

Heavy Rain in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 19-JUN-17 21:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENWOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The USGS precipitation gage located at the Morningside Creek on Westbridge Road in north Fayetteville, reported 5.79 inches of rain for the 24-hour period ending at 9:30 PM EST.

Heavy Rain in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 19-JUN-17 21:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LASSITER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The USGS precipitation gage located at the Yellow River at Rocky Plains, reported 7.51 inches of rain for the 24-hour period ending at 9:30 PM EST.

Heavy Rain in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 19-JUN-17 21:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRESHAMVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The USFS RAWS Station located 2 NE Greshamville reported 4.10 inches of rain for the 24-hour period ending at 9:30 PM EST.

Heavy Rain in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 19-JUN-17 21:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The USGS precipitation gage located at the Alcovy River at High Point, reported 6.85 inches of rain for the 24-hour period ending at 9:30 PM EST.

Heavy Rain in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 19-JUN-17 21:30:00 to 20-JUN-17 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The USGS precipitation gage located at the South River at Snapping Shoals reported 4.76 inches of rain for the 24-hour period ending at 9:30 PM EST.