Flash Flood — Quitman, Georgia

2024-03-09 · near State Rd 27/county Rd 14, Quitman, Georgia

Event narrative

Flooding was reported along Highway 39 near the Quitman-Stewart County line.

Wider weather episode

A line of thunderstorms moved through the tri-state area ahead of a cold front. Severe weather and flash flooding accompanied this line, mainly across southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia, although a few trees were also blown down in northwest Florida. One tornado was reported in Dale County, AL, and another tornado briefly occurred in northeast Leon County, FL extending into Jefferson county, FL.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1167784. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.