Flash Flood — Rockdale, Georgia

2020-08-25 · near Lakeview Estates, Rockdale, Georgia

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 919087. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.