Flash Flood — Lowndes, Georgia

2025-08-23 · near I-75 at Exit 16, Lowndes, Georgia

Event narrative

Signs were put up warning of flooding on I-75 near mile marker 14, blocking one lane briefly. The nearby Valdosta Airport picked up 3.83 inches of rain in 1 hour.

Wider weather episode

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms developed in a summertime airmass with an isolated severe storm occurring in Thomas county with impacts to trees and power lines. In addition, a very moist airmass and weak steering flow led to flash flooding across portions of southwest Georgia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1280168. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.