Flood — Rabun, Georgia

2004-09-16 to 2004-09-17 · Rabun, Georgia

Wider weather episode

After isolated flash flooding developed earlier in the evening, persistent moderate to heavy rainfall led to a gradual expansion of general flooding across extreme northeast Georgia. By far the hardest hit area was Rabun County, where numerous streams flooded severely, including Toccoa Falls and Worley Creeks, and the Tallulah River. Numerous homes, businesses, and several apartment buildings were damaged by flood water. Another home was destroyed by a mudslide. Many roads and bridges were washed out or otherwise damaged across the area, including highways 15 and 76 in Rabun County, and Yonah Dam Rd in Stephens County, which was washed out to a depth of 30 feet in one section. Water from Toccoa Creek washed away an unoccupied automobile in Toccoa Falls. In Habersham County, families trapped by high water were rescued in Clarkesville and in the northern part of the county.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5423296. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.