Flash Flood — Harris, Georgia

2001-03-03 · near Ellerslie, Harris, Georgia

Event narrative

The Harris county 911 center reported that thunderstorms dumped very heavy rainfall across the county. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches in a 6 hour period were common across much of the county. Around 10 pm EST a 19-year old male and an additional occupant tried to cross swollen Randall Creek near Georgia Highway 315 approximately 3 miles southeast of Ellerslie. The vehicle became stranded in the rising flood waters and the 19-year old male driver was overcome by the rising flood waters. The passenger was able to escape.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5238872. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.