Flash Flood in Union County, Georgia

Flash Flood August 29, 2023 · Union County, Georgia

$40K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Emergency Manager reported significant flooding near Meeks Parks from high water on Butternut Creek where the creek flows into Nottely River. Floodwaters caused several sinkholes and washed out culverts. 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 Youngstown (34.8725, -83.9858).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1141611. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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