Hurricane Sally made landfall early on the morning of September 16 across Gulf Shores Alabama. The greatest impacts to the tri-state area came in the form of very heavy rain and significant flooding on and away from area rivers.  Record river flooding occurred on the Shoal River at Mossy Head as well as Holmes Creek at Vernon.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 16-SEP-20 13:12:00 to 16-SEP-20 13:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Scattered power outages occurred in Grady county due to trees blowing onto power lines from thunderstorms associated with the outer bands of Sally.

Tornado in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 16-SEP-20 15:46:00 to 16-SEP-20 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORVEN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A tornado tracked along the Brooks/Lowndes county line with damage to trees.  A dual-pol tornadic debris signature was observed on radar.  No structural damage was reported, and this tornado was rated EF0.

Tornado in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 16-SEP-20 15:40:00 to 16-SEP-20 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROOVERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A tornado tracked along the Brooks/Thomas county line with damage to trees. A dual-pol tornadic debris signature was observed on radar. No structural damage was reported, and this tornado was rated EF0.

Tornado in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 16-SEP-20 16:06:00 to 16-SEP-20 16:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLIS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A tornado tracked southwest of Pavo in Thomas county line with damage to trees. A dual-pol tornadic debris signature was observed on radar. No structural damage was reported, and this tornado was rated EF0.

Tornado in COOK, GEORGIA
From 16-SEP-20 15:30:00 to 16-SEP-20 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREGGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down in farther southern Cook county.  Only damage to trees was reported with no structural damage.  A dual-pol tornadic debris signature was observed on radar.  This tornado was rated EF0.

Flash Flood in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 16-SEP-20 20:00:00 to 17-SEP-20 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIBLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

HAM radio reported that Alberson Road was washed out.

Flash Flood in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 16-SEP-20 12:16:00 to 16-SEP-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAINBRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roads were reported flooded in the Bainbridge area.

Flash Flood in SEMINOLE, GEORGIA
From 16-SEP-20 12:30:00 to 16-SEP-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONALSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported near Highway 84 and Tennille Ave.

Flash Flood in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 16-SEP-20 14:31:00 to 16-SEP-20 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water was reported over State Highway 37 near Dozier Norman Road and Mitchell County Road.

Flash Flood in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 16-SEP-20 16:00:00 to 16-SEP-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALFORDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The dirt portion of Poplar Road near Porters Corner Road was reported to have a washout.

Flash Flood in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 16-SEP-20 20:30:00 to 16-SEP-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At least 10 roads were closed due to flooding in the Albany area.