Flash Flood — Upson, Georgia

2023-03-26 · near Mc Crary Settlement, Upson, Georgia

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported high water from Elkins Creek inundated the wooden bridge at Dripping Rock Road. In addition to the 1 inch of rain that fell the previous day, radar estimates indicate that 6 to 8 inches fell on March 26, resulting in the flash flooding.

Wider weather episode

A prolonged, active weather pattern persisted across Georgia through late March, culminating in a series of disturbances that impacted the region March 25th through March 28th. In addition to numerous reports of damaging winds, hail and a few tornadoes, extreme rainfall amounts caused flash flooding over portions of the state. A swath of 4 or more inches of rain stretched from LaGrange, to Forsyth, to Augusta, with isolated amounts above 10 inches.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1089722. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.