Flash Flood — Floyd, Georgia

2023-07-10 · near Hermitage, Floyd, Georgia

Event narrative

The Emergency Manager reported flooding along Calhoun Road, north of Model High School, and of Ward Mountain Road. Both of the roadways were flooded due to high water from Dozier Creek. Radar estimates indicate that between 3.5 and 4.5 inches occurred over the area, resulting in high runoff rates and quickly rising creeks and tributaries.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave riding along a frontal boundary produced heavy rainfall over north Georgia on the morning of July 10. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were common over northwest Georgia, with portions of Floyd county receiving above 4 inches. Although convective activity diminished into the pre-dawn hours as this system moved southward into Atlanta, it was not before flash flooding was reported in the city of Rome.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1141447. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.