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1010:– with only five or six reopened by a week after the storm began impacting the area. Damage to roads and bridges in the county totaled approximately $ 500,000. An estimated 25% of crops across Henry County sustained damage, with about 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) of farmlands inundated with water. Additionally, the water authority suffered about $ 1.2 million in damage. Two deaths occurred in Henry County, both from separate drowning incidents in the
713:'s (USGS) gaging stations were severely damaged or demolished, forcing data to be collected manually and reported by cellphone. Due to flooded water systems, 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, until
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611:) of crops. The storm damaged or destroyed approximately 18,000 homes and damaged more than 1,000 roads and 218 dams, many of which failed. Flooding also prompted about 50,000 people to flee their homes. Throughout the United States, Alberto caused about $ 1.03 billion in damage. A total of 33 deaths occurred, 31 in Georgia and 2 in Alabama.
274:. Flooding resulted in the closure of approximately 1,000 bridges, while about 471,000 acres (191,000 ha) of croplands were inundated in Georgia alone. Throughout Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, approximately 18,000 businesses and homes suffered damage or destruction. Alberto was responsible for $ 1.03 billion in damages (1994 USD) and 33 deaths.
555:, residents boarded up windows in anticipation of what was to be a "fury". At gasoline stations, unusually long lines formed, and local stores did increased business in selling emergency supplies. Thousands of tourists along the coast left the region; a local deputy was quoted as estimating that 10,000 people checked out of their hotels early. On
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resulted in the closure of seven roads and the collapse of several bridges. Damage to roads and bridges in the county reached approximately $ 250,000. The water plant suffered about $ 900,000 in damage, causing it to be shut down. Rainfall totals between 4 and 7 in (100 and 180 mm) flooded numerous
218:. Early on the following day, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Alberto. Alberto strengthened steadily over the Gulf of Mexico, and by midday on July 3, it peaked as a strong tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h). A few hours later, the cyclone made
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In
Americus, flood waters threatened 21,000 acres (8,500 ha) of peanuts and other crops such as cotton and corn, while numerous streets, businesses, and homes were inundated. Nine people died after cars washed off of inundated roads. Two other fatalities occurred after flood waters destroyed a
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caused 300 residents to evacuate. Although the river crested about 7 ft (2.1 m) lower than initially predicted, flooding moderately or severely damaged approximately 300 homes in
Bainbridge, as well as more than a dozen businesses. A local fertilizer plant was also threatened by
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area, including about 200 people at an apartment complex along
Sullivan Creek, a tributary of the Flint River. The creek overflowed its banks by roughly 8 ft (2.4 m), with water entering 75 first-floor apartments. Numerous other dwellings in the county were destroyed. Flooding
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counties, 7 to 10 in (180 to 250 mm) of rain fell between July 3 and July 7, while an additional 3 to 7 in (76 to 178 mm) of precipitation was observed from July 10 to July 14. Many low-lying areas were flooded. Seven families were evacuated from their homes in
Safford due to
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Houston counties, high winds caused some structural damage and downed many trees. Heavy rains in the latter damaged approximately 185 homes and destroyed numerous mobile homes, while sweeping away or damaging 20 bridges. At least 319 homes were impacted by flooding in Geneva
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and hogs were lost within the state, and offshore, 90% of the oysters in
Apalachicola Bay were lost. The flooding was severe, inflicting $ 40 million (1994 USD) in damage to infrastructure, $ 14 million in insured damage, and $ 25 million in agricultural losses.
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as a strong tropical storm, the cyclone caused some erosion and wind damage. Additionally, freshwater flooding forced about 3,000 people to flee their homes. Damage in
Florida totaled about $ 80 million. The storm generated heavy precipitation over much of southeastern
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noted "the western most rainshield and banded convection associated with T.S. Alberto remained just to the east". To the northeast, however, the cyclone dropped heavy precipitation across the southeastern part of the state, peaking at 22.63 in (575 mm) of rain near
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was completely cut off by flood waters severing all roads in and out of the city. Most of the city lost all water service during the height of flood when two major treatment plants were flooded. It took almost three weeks before service was restored. The city of
693:. 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
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levels. At least 100 dams 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.
790:, the Flint River exceeded its banks, forcing over 20,000 residents to evacuate. Five deaths were reported in the county, with four people drowning in the river and another from a woman being trapped in her home for several days. The city of
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and tidal flooding occurred along the coast. Throughout northwest
Florida, 5 in (130 mm) of rain fell, with totals as high as 21.57 in (548 mm). Other precipitation accumulations include 13.25 in (337 mm) at
998:. Several roads were inundated by flood waters and a number of culverts and drainage systems that collapsed due to excessive water; a total of 20 roads were closed. Seventy to eighty families in the county were evacuated. At
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reported the destruction 20 homes, major damage to 20 others, and minor damage to 25 homes. Additionally, the storm demolished approximately 100 mobile homes and damaged around 100 others. In
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for parts of the state, and advised residents along the coast to monitor updates regarding the storm. Over 3,000 people sought refuge in Red Cross shelters along the coast of
Florida, westward into parts of Alabama.
500:. However, Alberto rapidly weakened, falling to tropical depression intensity by 00:00 UTC on July 4. After bypassing the short-wave trough, the cyclone's forward progress became blocked by a building
975:, including 2 in (51 mm) of rain in less than an hour. The resultant flash flood forced the evacuation of two homes and the closure of seven roads, while one bridge was washed out. A thunderstorm in
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At Destin, Florida, sustained winds blew at 63 mph (101 km/h), while winds gusted to 75 mph (121 km/h); however, there was an unofficial report of 89 mph (143 km/h) gusts. There,
1099:. Drainage systems, bridges, and roadways, especially sustained significant impacts, with many road closures in southern Alabama. Two deaths were reported in Alabama, both due to indirect causes, one in
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983:. A thunderstorm on the following day produced downburst winds, which damaged a few office buildings, ripped off portions of a church roof, and downed more trees in the city. In
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Holiday Isle, ground-floor house and businesses were forced to evacuate. Civil-defense authorities evacuated residents from low-lying locations. Then-Governor of Florida,
991:. Many homes and businesses were flooded and several earthen dams failed. A woman died when her car ran into a washed out road; two others were injured in the same location.
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on July 4 generated wind gusts exceeding 55 mph (89 km/h), downing a number of trees and power lines and damaging homes and historical buildings in
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emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa on June 18. The wave moved westward for several days, with an associated area of low clouds. Little
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was cut in half by the flooding, and hundreds of caskets were disinterred and floated away, sometimes disintegrating into the water. Several locations along
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due to swollen streams and creeks. Over 600 people were evacuated from their homes county-wide after rising waters began to flood residential areas. In
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Approximately 471,000 acres (191,000 ha) of croplands were submerged, causing about $ 100 million in damage to agriculture. Fifteen of the
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on June 30. Initially a tropical depression, the system moved westward, before curving northwestward on July 1 and entering the
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recorded 23.85 in (606 mm) of rainfall during a 5-day period. Many streets in the city were flooded, including two portions of
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flight into the system on June 30 detected a well-defined circulation. As a result, Tropical Depression One developed just west of
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512:. Although very weak, the depression remained a tropical cyclone until its circulation dissipated over Alabama late on July 7.
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by the following day, deep convection quickly redeveloped and became more concentrated as the wave encountered only light vertical
1331:. Preliminary Report: Tropical Storm Alberto 30 June – 7 July 1994 (Report). National Hurricane Center. p. 10
532:; the warning was discontinued on July 1. In the United States, a tropical storm watch was posted on July 2 for locations between
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1308:. Preliminary Report: Tropical Storm Alberto 30 June – 7 July 1994 (Report). National Hurricane Center. p. 2
464:. Later that day, Alberto accelerated somewhat in a northerly direction due to another short-wave trough approaching the central
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reported seeing a funnel cloud. Thunderstorm winds damaged some buildings and mobile homes. One woman suffered minor injuries.
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caused Alberto to drift over west-central Georgia and central Alabama, until the storm dissipated over Alabama on July 7.
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counties. Georgia experienced the worst effects from the storm. Up to 27.85 in (707 mm) of rain fell near
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of 5 ft (1.5 m) was estimated along the coast of Destin, while tides reached 3 ft (0.91 m) at
226:, at the same intensity. The system quickly weakened to a tropical depression early on July 4. Thereafter, a
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900:. On Lake Corinth, a 17‑year‑old boy attempted to fix a downed telephone line, but died after his boat capsized.
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1352:"Tropical Storm Alberto Not So Tough; As 'Fury' Sputters, Only Tourism Is Hit Hard in Florida Panhandle"
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declared 55 counties in a state of emergency, which included the following counties in central Georgia:
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Despite the extensive damage and loss of life caused by the storm, the name
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in 2018. The flooding was considered the worst in the history of the state.
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were inundated with up to 2 ft (0.61 m) of water. To the east in
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diminished a significant amount of convection while the system crossed the
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developed until June 26, when the wave was situated in just north of
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Preliminary Post Storm Report...Tropical Storm Alberto...July 02-03, 1994
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was the hardest hit of all when the flood levee was topped by the nearby
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1995:"Search and Rescue Operations in Georgia During Major Floods, July 1994"
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home on Lake Jackson and another after a mobile home was swept away. In
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1732:(Report). National Weather Service Apalachicola, Florida. July 8, 1994.
540:. The watch was subsequently upgraded to a tropical storm warning from
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Because of the severe flooding in the state of Georgia, then-governor
1910:"Hurricane Michael may be costliest disaster for Georgia agriculture"
1617:(Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. January 26, 2018
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flooding. Further north, the Flint River also overflow its banks in
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fell to 993 mbar (29.3 inHg) in association with Alberto.
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Tropical Storm Alberto at peak intensity making landfall in western
861:. Several bridges washed out and many roads were closed, including
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1329:"Table 3. Watch and warning summary (UTC), Tropical Storm Alberto"
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recorded 6.13 in (156 mm) of precipitation. Portions of
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after her car was swept off the road into Chickasawhatchee River.
2218:"Georgia Tornadoes, Flooding, Heavy Rain, Tropical Storm Alberto"
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This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the
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Tropical Storm Alberto Floods of July 1994 Disaster Survey Report
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Upon forming, the storm dropped heavy rainfall over parts of
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produced extensive and destructive flooding over portions of
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rivers overflowed their banks, flooding adjacent areas. In
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Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
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at exit 11. The storm also dropped heavy precipitation in
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Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
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2131:"Remembering the 31 lives lost during the Flood of 1994"
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Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
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Floods In Central And Southeastern Georgia In July 1994
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List of wettest tropical cyclones in the United States
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About 9–13 in (230–330 mm) of rain fell in
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Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
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Flood-Related Mortality -- Georgia, July 4-14, 1994
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1580:"Chapter 1: Background and Overview of The Event".
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1412:"Tropical Storm Hits Florida, but Damage Is Little"
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2161:(Report). National Weather Service Mobile, Alabama
1936:"Flood Brings Danger Now, Worry Later For Georgia"
1437:"Season's 1st Tropical Storm Heads for Gulf Coast"
508:, executing a small cyclonic loop before entering
2063:"Alberto racked up $ 2.8 million in storm damage"
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1128:, roughly 100 homes sustained water damage.
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520:On June 30, on the day of Alberto's formation, a
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1586:National Weather Service Silver Spring, Maryland
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250:. Floodwaters entered hundreds of homes each in
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1612:Costliest U.S. tropical cyclones tables updated
685:Rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Alberto
2196:"Tropical Cyclone Rainfall for the Gulf Coast"
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857:. Extensive flooding was reported in much of
488:). About three hours later, the cyclone made
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1962:"'Big Slough' absorbs some of river's fury"
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1382:"Florida Braces for Tropical Storm Alberto"
943:North Georgia and Atlanta metropolitan area
504:. As a result, Alberto began drifting over
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2097:"Worker 'saved day' at Clayton apartments"
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1857:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1678:"Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena"
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2027:"Carter's house is 'high and dry'"
1960:Charles Seabrook (July 14, 1994).
1766:Roth, David M. (January 3, 2023).
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1908:Lee Shearer (October 20, 2018).
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16:Atlantic tropical storm in 1994
2492:1994 Atlantic hurricane season
2289:1994 Atlantic hurricane season
2194:David M. Roth (May 12, 2022).
1773:Tropical Cyclone Rainfall Data
1521:"a. Meteorological Statistics"
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1435:Staff Writer (July 3, 1994).
1410:Staff Writer (July 4, 1994).
1380:Staff Writer (July 3, 1994).
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1233:Other storms of the same name
198:in July 1994. The first
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1350:Jason Vest (July 4, 1994).
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1306:"a. Synoptic History"
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1138:Zell Miller
1121:Dale County
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919:Flint River
804:Clay County
800:Fort Gaines
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731:Flint River
630:Panama City
626:Storm tides
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2486:Categories
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1780:January 6,
1685:Storm Data
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1471:2008-12-17
1446:2008-12-17
1421:2008-12-17
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1259:References
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727:Bainbridge
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1211:See also
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926:Columbus
812:Cuthbert
777:Mitchell
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699:Ocmulgee
691:Americus
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