A large area of moderate to heavy rain showers, along with embedded clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms moved slowly across northeast Georgia throughout the morning and into the afternoon of the 19th ahead of a slow-moving cold front. Some of the storms produced locally damaging winds, some of which were significant. However, the larger impact was from flash flooding resulting from a swath of 3.5 to 6 inches of rain that fell across portions of the area in just a few hours.

Flood in HABERSHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 16:00:00 to 19-APR-19 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rainfall ended across Habersham County during the afternoon, flooding continued along the Soque River in Clarkesville through the evening. The main impact was flooding of Pitts Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in HABERSHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 04:57:00 to 19-APR-19 05:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found an area of straight line wind damage in extreme southwest Habersham County. Numerous trees along with a couple of power poles were blown down from Heads Ferry Rd to just southwest of Duncan Bridge Rd. Some minor structural damage also occurred to a few homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEPHENS, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 07:22:00 to 19-APR-19 07:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVALON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported multiple trees blown down and blocking roads.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 11:00:00 to 19-APR-19 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIZE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported flash flooding developed across Stephens County, mainly the southern and central portions after 5 to 7 inches of rain fell across the area, mostly in about a 6-hour period. Multiple roads were flooded and closed due to a combination of urban and small stream flooding. Water approached multiple homes, with some getting cut off from main roads, resulting in boat rescue of multiple residents. Affected roads included Avalon Rd, Vickery Rd, and Valley Rd.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 12:00:00 to 19-APR-19 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Law enforcement officials reported flash flooding developed across Franklin County after 4 to 7 inches of rain fell across the county, mostly in a bout a six-hour period. Around a dozen roads were closed due to inundation from poor drainage as well as from small streams overflowing their banks. Four roads were also washed out.

Flash Flood in HABERSHAM, GEORGIA
From 19-APR-19 12:00:00 to 19-APR-19 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A gauge on the Soque River in Clarkesville exceeded its established flood stage after 4 to 5 inches of rain fell throughout the basin, with most of that falling in around 6 hours. The main impact was flooding of Pitts Park.