A significant flooding and severe weather event unfolded over the tri-state area during early December as showers and thunderstorms spread northward across the area for multiple days.  The most noteworthy impact over the weekend was heavy precipitation. Widespread rainfall totals reached 5-7 inches throughout the area with some localized heavier amounts near 10 inches.  This resulted in flash flooding and river flooding across numerous counties.  In addition, five tornadoes touched down, including one in southeast Alabama, two in southwest Georgia, one in the Florida panhandle, and one in the Florida big bend.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 02:42:00 to 02-DEC-18 02:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were snapped north of Medders Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 04:05:00 to 02-DEC-18 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down south of Arlington.

Flash Flood in LEE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 05:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARKSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding affected structures on Lumpkin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 02:05:00 to 02-DEC-18 02:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were blown down in the Albany area with around 2000 customers out at the peak.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 05:15:00 to 02-DEC-18 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in LEE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 05:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARMENA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred on Ivey Green Trail and affected structures.

Flash Flood in LEE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 05:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORRESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding on Pelham Drive affected structures.

Flash Flood in LEE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 05:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was reported on Kinchafoonee Drive with structures affected.

Flash Flood in LEE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 05:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was reported on Magnolia Street with structures affected.

Flood in BEN HILL, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 06:39:00 to 02-DEC-18 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FITZGERALD COTTON MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported in a parking lot in the Fitzgerald area.

Flood in CALHOUN, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 05:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were a few reports of water over the roadways in Calhoun county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEMINOLE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 08:35:00 to 02-DEC-18 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down around Little Hope.

Funnel Cloud in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 09:12:00 to 02-DEC-18 09:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An officer reported a funnel cloud in the northern part of Colquitt county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 09:27:00 to 02-DEC-18 09:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: OMEGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down near Highway 319 and Ty Ty Omega Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 09:20:00 to 02-DEC-18 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BACONTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Mitchell EMC reported downed power lines and some local road flooding.

Flood in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 09:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILLIPSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding impacted some garages in the Tifton area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 09:40:00 to 02-DEC-18 09:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWELLTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A light pole blew down on Meadows Road and damaged a car.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 03-DEC-18 01:30:00 to 03-DEC-18 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINDERLOU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported across several dirt roads throughout Lowndes county.

Flood in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 13:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAKOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water from a nearby creek affected a home with flooding.

Flood in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 04-DEC-18 15:30:00 to 04-DEC-18 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATMOS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported on Milford Road due to the Ichawaynochaway Creek.

Tornado in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 02:45:00 to 02-DEC-18 02:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just south of Hobby Hill Rd and moved northeast across Medders Rd and Hilltop Rd before dissipating at Highway 33. The storm caused minor damage to a couple of manufactured homes and more significant damage to outbuildings. EF1 level damage to several stands of pine trees was noted with maximum winds estimated at 105 mph.

Tornado in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 09:22:00 to 02-DEC-18 09:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: OMEGA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near Ty Ty Sparks Rd north of US 319 and traveled northeast across Flat Ford Rd and Keith-Fletcher Rd. The tornado lifted just after crossing Ty Ty Omega Rd. Damage was primarily confined to irrigation systems and trees. A substation sustained some damage as well. The tornado is rated EF0 with estimated maximum winds of 85 mph.

Flash Flood in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-18 21:45:00 to 01-DEC-18 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads were reported to be flooded in Decatur county.

Flash Flood in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 01-DEC-18 21:45:00 to 01-DEC-18 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads were reported to be flooded in Grady county.

Flash Flood in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 05:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

At least 28 separate areas on roadways were experiencing flooding across Albany.

Flash Flood in LEE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 05:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were flooded and closed across the county with approximately 20-30 homes with water in them.

Flash Flood in LEE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 05:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding along Ducker Court affected structures.

Flash Flood in LEE, GEORGIA
From 02-DEC-18 05:30:00 to 02-DEC-18 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORRESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding affected structures on Lovers Lane Road.