Flash Flood — Fulton, Georgia

2004-09-27 to 2004-09-28 · near North Portion, Fulton, Georgia

Event narrative

The Fulton County Emergency Management Director reported major flooding was once again observed along Peachtree and Nancy Creeks across the northern portion of Atlanta. This information was confirmed by readings from National Weather Service river gages on the creeks. This was the second time in just 10 days that these creeks rose to record/historical levels. Peachtree Creek rose to 20.6 feet, well above the flood stage of 17 feet and within just two feet of the record stage reached just 10 days earlier during the remnants of Hurricane Ivan. Nancy Creek rose to 12.5 feet, also above its flood stage of 11 feet. Major flooding affected many roads and homes, many of which were the same ones affected just 10 days prior. Biscayne and Wesley Road were flooded along with Woodward Way. The Colonial Homes and Peachtree Apartments were flooded. Several homes in Buckhead were also flooded. A number of evacuations and rescues were required. The Bobby Jones Golf Course was also flooded. Flooding was also observed on Proctor Creek west of Atlanta. All of this flooding was the result of heavy rain which persisted on the northwest side of the remnants of Hurricane Jeanne as it moved through East Central Georgia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5426202. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.