 The storm in the northeast Gulf of Mexico | |
| Type | Extratropical cyclone |
|---|---|
| Formed | December 20, 2019 |
| Dissipated | December 26, 2019 |
| Lowest pressure | 1007 mb (29.74 inHg) |
| Fatalities | None |
| Damage | $125 million (2020 USD) |
| Areas affected | Eastern United States (especially South Carolina and Georgia) |
The December 2019 North American storm complex was an extratropical cyclone that dumped heavy rain in the Southeast United States. Forming from a front in the Gulf Of Mexico on December 20, 2019, it organized into an extratropical cyclone, and with most of the convection pushed to the northeast of the center, it gave heavy rains that prompted flash flooding in the Southeast. The center later moved over Florida on December 24, and dissipated on December 26.
The storm caused heavy rains, and intense flash flooding, that severely disrupted holiday travel. Airports were forced to shut down due to up to 6 inches of rain, and up to a foot of rain fell in some areas. It also gave gale-force winds to many areas. There was also the threat of tornadoes, but none were reported in the complex. Overall, damage amounted to $125 million, and no casualties were reported.