Flash Flood in Hancock County, Georgia

Flash Flood December 13, 2019 · Hancock County, Georgia

$15K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The county Emergency Manager reported Island Creek Drive was washed out by a creek near the intersection with Fox Glove Drive near Lake Sinclair. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, with the resulting high runoff causing the small creek to rise quickly.

The wider storm

A wet and active weather pattern persisted through mid-December, greatly reducing the rainfall deficits from the fall drought. On the afternoon of December 13th, following several days of precipitation, another weather system moved through the area, producing widespread rainfall and periods of heavy downpours. High rainfall totals over portions of central Georgia caused isolated flash flooding.

Began near Carrs Station (33.1945, -83.2159).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 870756. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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