Damage estimates attributed to hurricane Georges for the U.S. including Puerto Rico approached $5.9 billion. Extreme flooding was reported with rainfall amounts in excess of 20 inches along portions of the southern U.S. Gulf Coast.

Georges' rainfall totals for 27-30 September compared reasonably well with short-term satellite-based microwave rainfall estimates made using the TRaP method.

TRaP estimates can be generated using both SSM/I and AMSU rain rates.

TRaP estimates provide another valuable tool in predicting the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding conditions in advance of tropical cyclones.