Tropical Storm — Seminole, Georgia

2002-09-14 to 2002-09-16 · Seminole, Georgia

Wider weather episode

The remnants of Tropical Storm Hanna produced torrential rains that caused severe localized flooding, as well as scattered wind damage across portions of southwest Georgia. Decatur, Miller and Seminole counties were each declared a state of emergency due to major flood damage of numerous homes, businesses and roads, as well as power outages from fallen trees. Rainfall totals ranged from four to eight inches over Decatur County to nearly 16 inches in Seminole County. In a 24-hour period ending at 7 am September 15, nearly 16 inches of rain fell in Donalsonville, GA, which flooded numerous homes and businesses. Thunderstorm winds blew a roof off a house and damaged a few mobiles homes in Donalsonville. Runoff from the torrential rain caused minor flooding at Spring Creek near Iron City, GA, where the creek crested 1.3 feet above flood stage on September 17.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5319918. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.