Heavy Rain — Pierce, Georgia

2024-11-07 · near Homestead, Pierce, Georgia

Event narrative

Mesonet station GW3621 BLACKSHEAR measured

over 4.61 inches of rain in just over an

hour.

Wider weather episode

Tropical moisture on the east side of Hurricane Rafael combined with an inverted trough combined to produce localized heavy rainfall across inland areas under onshore, easterly flow. This influx of moisture combined with instability produced thunderstorms and showers will heavy rainfall rates. A flood watch was in effect.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1219756. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.