Flash Flood — Gilmer, Georgia

2021-03-31 · near New Hope, Gilmer, Georgia

Event narrative

The Emergency Manager reported flooding near the intersection of Chatsworth Highway and Sanford Lane, closing the roadway. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, causing the flooding.

Wider weather episode

Strong thunderstorms ahead of a cold front produced numerous reports of flooding across portions of north Georgia and scattered reports of damaging winds across parts of north and central Georgia. Rainfall was highest over far northwest Georgia where totals ranged from 2 to 3.5 inches with locally higher amounts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 951406. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.