Flash Flood in Floyd County, Georgia

Flash Flood July 10, 2023 · Floyd County, Georgia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Hermitage (34.3200, -85.0900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1141447. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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