Flash Flood in Upson County, Georgia
Flash Flood March 26, 2023 · Upson County, Georgia
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Mc Crary Settlement (32.9714, -84.5258).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
4 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1089722. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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