Flash Flood in Washington County, Georgia

Flash Flood September 17, 2020 · Washington County, Georgia

$50K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The transportation department reported multiple washouts of State Route 24 due to high water conditions from Sun Hill Creek and nearby tributaries, with partial or complete collapses of the roadway at several locations. Radar estimates indicate that 8 to 10 inches of rain occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Heidrich (32.9700, -82.6800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 926106. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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