Flash Flood in Lowndes County, Georgia

Flash Flood August 23, 2025 · Lowndes County, Georgia

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near I-75 at Exit 16 (30.7883, -83.2988).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1280168. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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