Flash Flood in Oconee County, Georgia

Flash Flood August 28, 2023 · Oconee 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 Beechnut Lane and around homes. The flooding was due to highwater on Rose Creek and nearby ponds. Radar estimates indicate that between 5 and 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Coventry (33.8100, -83.3700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1141603. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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