Rainfall totals associated with Tropical Depression Twenty-Nine
June 11-15, 1965 – An unnamed tropical storm produces rainfall across much of Georgia, with a peak amount of 7.37 inches (187 mm) in Adel.[1]
September 10-12, 1965 – The outer bands of Hurricane Betsy drop light rainfall in the state, peaking at 3.48 inches (88 mm) in Ailey.[1]
September 30-October 1, 1965 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Debbie result in precipitation across much of Georgia, with up to 8.65 inches (220 mm) observed in Greenville.[1] In the Brunswick area, heavy rains flooded airfields and canals.[2]
June 9-12, 1966 – Tropical Storm Alma produced 44 mph (71 km/h) wind gusts and 2.18 in (55 mm) in Savannah.[3] High winds damaged a few houses and downed trees near Albany, Georgia. The winds overturned a bus at Fort Gordon, injuring 11 soldiers.[4] The storm caused about $50,000 in damage in the state.[3]
June 6-7, 1968 – Tropical Storm Abby brought rainfall to much of Georgia, peaking at 7.92 inches (201 mm) at the Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge.[1] Sustained winds between 35 and 40 mph (56 and 64 km/h) downed power lines. Tides of 2 to 3 feet (0.61 to 0.91 m) above normal caused minor coastal flooding.[5] Overall, damage was minor, reaching less than $100,000.[6]
October 19-20, 1968 – Hurricane Gladys dropped rain across roughly two-thirds of Georgia, with a peak amount of 3.42 inches (87 mm) near Jesup.[1]
August 17-20, 1969 – The outer bands of Hurricane Camille drop light rainfall, particularly in the northern portions of the state, peaking at 4.36 inches (111 mm) near Elberton.[1]
September 20-22, 1969 – Tropical Depression Twenty-Nine dropped torrential rainfall across southwestern Georgia, with up to 22 inches (560 mm) observed in Attapulgus.[1] Severe local flooding ensued, particularly in Decatur Couty, causing damage to property and crops, mostly to peanuts that were not threshed.[7]
October 1-2, 1969 – A subtropical storm brought light rainfall to the eastern portions of the state, peaking at 6.01 inches (153 mm) in Folkston.[1]
October 12-14, 1990 - The remnants of Tropical Storm Marco and moisture from the remains of Hurricane Klaus combine, producing heavy rainfall in Georgia, peaking at 19.89 inches (505 mm) near Louisville. Some roads in eastern Georgia were flooded up to 6 feet (1.8 m) deep. The flooding resulted in some power outages. In Augusta, heavy precipitation forced 300 people to evacuate, while police officers rescued people in flooded cars. About 450 were left homeless. A tornado was spawned in Brantley County, which destroyed 25 unoccupied homes.[8] Overall, there were five deaths and about $42 million in damage.
June 29-July 3, 1991 - The precursor of Tropical Storm Ana drops light rainfall in southeastern Georgia.[9]
August 27-28, 1992 - Dissipating Hurricane Andrew produced tropical storm force winds in Atlanta. Several damaging tornadoes were spawned in the state, causing about $100,000 in losses.[10] Additionally, precipitation peaked at 4.6 inches (120 mm) near Mountain City.[1]
August 28, 1992 - Although located well offshore, the outerbands of Tropical Storm Earl produce light rainfall in Georgia.[11]
Tropical Storm Alberto (1994) In Georgia, rainfall from the tropical cyclone peaked at 27.85 in (707 mm) near Americus. Due to a previously stalled cold front, which subsequently caused Alberto to remain stationary, the ground was already saturated with rainfall. Virtually all of the precipitation became instant runoff into streams and rivers. Peak discharges along the Flint and Ocmulgee rivers exceeded 100-year flood levels. At least 100 dam and recreational watersheds suffered severe damage or were destroyed. Many roads were inundated, forcing the closure of 175 roads and 1,000 bridges. Damage to highway infrastructure exceeded $130 million. Approximately 471,000 acres (191,000 ha) of croplands were submerged, causing about $100 million in damage to agriculture. Fifteen of the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) gaging stations were severely damaged or demolished, forcing data to be collected manually and reported by cellphone. Due to flooded water system, approximately 500,000 people were temporarily left without drinking water. There were 31 deaths in the state, most of which from cars being swept onto flooded roads or into swollen creeks. With $750 million in damage, Alberto was considered the costliest tropical cyclone in Georgia, while the flooding was considered the worst in the history of the state.
October 15-17, 1999 - In association with Hurricane Irene, tropical cyclone warnings and watches were posted in Georgia, with a tropical storm watch for the entire coast and later a hurricane warning from Savannah northward.[12] However, the storm brings only very light precipitation to the state, peaking at 0.56 inches (14 mm) near Savannah.[1]
^Arnold L. Sugg and Paul J. Hebert (March 1969). The Hurricane Season Of 1968(PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. p. 231. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
^David M. Roth (May 2, 2007). Tropical Depression Ana - June 29-July 4, 1991. Weather Prediction Center (Report). College Park, Maryland: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
^Edward N. Rappaport (December 10, 1993). Preliminary Report: Hurricane Andrew. National Hurricane Center (Report). Miami, Florida: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
^Lixion A. Avila (November 22, 1999). Preliminary Report: Hurricane Irene. National Hurricane Center (Report). Miami, Florida: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
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