Flash Flood — Morgan, Georgia

2023-08-28 · near Bostwick, Morgan, Georgia

Event narrative

The Emergency Manager reported flooding near the intersection of Fairplay Road and Mt Vernon Road due to high water on Big Sandy Creek. Radar estimates indicate that between 6 and 7 inches of rain occurred over the northern portion of Morgan county, resulting in the flash flooding.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms formed along a stationary boundary located draped across west-central and northwest GA on the 28th and 29th. Significant tropical moisture ahead of Hurricane Idalia led to several thunderstorms becoming strong to severe. The main hazards included damaging winds and torrential rainfall.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1141601. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.