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1965-1969

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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]

1970-1979

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1980-1989

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1990s

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Roth, David M (May 12, 2022). "Tropical Cyclone Rainfall in the Southeastern United States". Tropical Cyclone Rainfall. United States Weather Prediction Center. Retrieved January 6, 2023. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ Staff Writer (September 30, 1965). "Debbie Breaks Up Near Biloxi". Ocala Star-Banner. Associated Press. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Arnold L. Sugg (March 1967). The Hurricane Season Of 1966 (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. pp. 133–136. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  4. ^ "Tired Hurricane Spills Heavy Rain on Georgia". Toledo Blade. Associated Press. June 9, 1966. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  5. ^ "Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena: June 1968" (PDF). National Climatic Data Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 1968. p. 72. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena: September 1969 (PDF). National Climatic Data Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. p. 133. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  8. ^ Julia C. Muller (2004). "15 years of area natural disasters". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ David M. Roth (June 18, 2007). Tropical Storm Earl – September 28–30, 1992 (Report). College Park, Maryland: Weather Prediction Center. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  12. ^ 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.