Flash Flood — Pike, Georgia

2024-01-09 · near Hilltop, Pike, Georgia

Event narrative

The Emergency Manager reported flood water from a nearby creek flooded Friendship Circle, between Pendenville and Hood Roads. Radar estimates indicate between 4 and 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

Wider weather episode

A line of thunderstorms moved across Georgia during the morning and early afternoon hours of the 9th. Most of the severe thunderstorms was collocated with the greatest instability across South-Central and East-Central Georgia. However, increased shear along the base of CAD was enough to organize an embedded cell which traversed the Atlanta Metro Area. This cell developed a brief circulation, necessitating a tornado warning.

In total, rainfall amounts of 2 to 3.5 inches were common, with isolated amounts of 4.5 to 8 inches. These amounts produced flooding and flash flooding over the area, and contributed to the improvement of drought conditions over north Georgia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1165392. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.