Flash Flood in Wheeler County, Georgia

Flash Flood January 22, 2017 · Wheeler County, Georgia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Emergency Manager reported one dirt road washed out in the southern portion of the county.

The wider storm

The atmosphere over north and central Georgia was extremely moist and unstable, with copious amounts of moisture accompanying severe storms beginning on January 21st. Heavy rainfall amounts on the order of 3.5 to 6 inches in a 24-hour period were not uncommon across portions of north and central Georgia, resulting in flash flooding.

Began near Jordan (31.9486, -82.5915).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 676918. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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