Flash Flood in Rockdale County, Georgia

Flash Flood August 25, 2020 · Rockdale County, Georgia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Emergency Manager reported minor flooding along Shipley Branch caused the closure of Lester Road between Farmer Road and Plunkett Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain fell quickly over the area, overwhelming small creeks and drainage systems.

The wider storm

Remnants of Tropical Storm Marco moving through the region caused deep tropical moisture to remain over Georgia, producing moderate to heavy showers over the metro Atlanta area through the day. Rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3 inches were common, with isolated higher amounts of 3 to 5 inches producing flash flooding in south metro Atlanta.

Began near Lakeview Estates (33.6901, -84.0433).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 919087. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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