Flash Flood in Hancock County, Georgia

Flash Flood November 12, 2020 · Hancock 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 flooding on Cut Thru Road due to high water conditions in Little Rocky Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, producing excessive runoff and resulting in the flash flooding.

The wider storm

Ample moisture from Tropical Storm/Hurricane Eta to the south over the Gulf of Mexico, marginal instability and moderate shear combined to produce isolated wind damage and flooding across portions of north and central Georgia ahead of a cold front sweeping through the region.

Began near Carrs Station (33.1800, -83.1900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 930685. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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