Flash Flood — Upson, Georgia

2020-09-17 · near Blacksboro, Upson, Georgia

Event narrative

The Emergency Manager reported high water from Little Swift Creek left debris and gravel behind after flooding Rock Hill School Road near Bickley Lake. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain occurred, with isolated amounts up to 8 inches.

Wider weather episode

A weakening Tropical Storm Sally moved into Georgia on September 16th, spreading heavy rainfall amounts and producing damaging winds in north and central Georgia. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 8 inches occurred, with the axis of heaviest rainfall extending from near Columbus, to Macon, to Augusta. The highest winds were observed in the metro Atlanta area as Sally's convective bands moved through late on September 16th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 923212. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.