Flash Flood in Richmond County, Georgia

Flash Flood June 20, 2023 · Richmond County, Georgia

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trained spotter reported overflowing parking lot with several inches of water crossing North Leg Rd near Sibley Rd, causing a wash out.

The wider storm

An upper level low was located over northern GA with shortwave energy rotating through the base of the trough. Moderate instability and a moist air mass was present with precipitable water values around 1.8 inches. Slow moving thunderstorms with high rain rates moved over the Augusta metro area.

Began near Augusta Daniel Arpt (33.4671, -82.0679).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1097364. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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