Flash Flood — Seminole, Georgia

2021-07-15 · near Donalsonville, Seminole, Georgia

Event narrative

Significant street flooding occurred in Donalsonville due to rainfall of 3-5 inches in 1-2 hours. Social media pictures confirmed the flooding.

Wider weather episode

A typical summertime pattern prevailed with scattered afternoon thunderstorms across portions of southwest and south-central Georgia. There were a few reports of wind damage with the strongest storms. In addition, pockets of flash flooding were observed due to very heavy rainfall of 3 to 5 inches in 1 to 2 hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 971297. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.