Flash Flood in Chatham County, Georgia

Flash Flood August 2, 2025 · Chatham County, Georgia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The media relayed a picture of two cars stalled in floodwaters on Shawnee Street near the Oglethorpe Mall.

The wider storm

A cold front along with mid-level energy shifting across the region encountered a warm and moist environment, favoring strong to severe thunderstorms across Southeast Georgia.

Began near Vernonburg (31.9851, -81.1763).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1291196. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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