Flash Flood — Dawson, Georgia

2020-02-06 · near Bright, Dawson, Georgia

Event narrative

The Emergency Manager reported flooding of structures along Thompson Road near the Etowah River. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and causing flash flooding.

Wider weather episode

A line of thunderstorms ahead of a strong cold front moved into northwest Georgia in the pre-dawn hours and swept across north and central Georgia through the morning into the afternoon producing numerous reports of damaging thunderstorm winds and an isolated tornado. Storms along the front also produced heavy rainfall, ranging from 1.5 to 4 inches, with higher amounts up to 6 inches, particularly over north Georgia. These rainfall amounts produced flash flooding over north and central Georgia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 881782. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.