Flash Flood — Early, Georgia

2024-03-09 · near Luke, Early, Georgia

Event narrative

One of two lanes was blocked by flooding on Highway 62 westbound at Mile Post 7.7, just west of Luke Station Road.

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 1167797. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.