Flash Flood — Richmond, Georgia

2023-06-20 · near Augusta Daniel Arpt, Richmond, Georgia

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1097364. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.