Thunderstorm Wind — Houston, Georgia

2023-09-14 · near Wrights Mill, Houston, Georgia

Event narrative

Tree down on powerline near Feagin Mill Rd and Bent Tree Ave.

Wider weather episode

A lingering boundary combined with an approaching shortwave to provide enough support and instability to support numerous showers and thunderstorms, including a few strong to severe storms. A severe thunderstorm over downtown Atlanta produced extremely high rainfall rates, accumulating 1 to 1.25 inches in 15 minutes. In total, this area received 2.5 to 3.0 inches, but in an hour or less, resulting in significant flash flooding of Atlanta landmarks and residential areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1141909. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.