AUGUSTA, Ga. -  Rainfall up to 20 inches over parts of north Georgia since last Thursday is leading to some of the highest water levels ever recorded on creeks, streams, and even a few rivers.

The figure provided shows Doppler estimated rainfall for the period 6pm Sunday to 6pm Monday, September 20-21.

According to David Stookesbury, State Climatologist,  many locations in north Georgia have exceeded the 100-year, 24-hour rainfall total. For the northern and central piedmont of Georgia, 24-hour rainfall total of 8 inches can be expected once in 100 years. In extreme northeast Georgia this value increases to 10 inches in 24-hours. In Rabun County the once in 100-year, 24-hour rainfall total is 11 inches.

The most significant flooding is occurring over portions of northwest Georgia including western, northern, and northeastern suburbs. For more information on these areas, click here.

A click-able map show flood levels and forecasts is available from the Southeast River Forecast Center.

No significant flooding is expected in the metro Aiken-Augusta area.