Flash Flood in Washington County, Georgia

Flash Flood September 20, 2021 · Washington County, Georgia

$30K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Emergency Manager reported a portion of Panther Branch Road was washed out due to heavy rainfall and high water on nearby creeks. Radar estimates indicate that between 4 and 6 inches of rain had fallen over the area in a short period of time, resulting in the flash flooding.

The wider storm

Amidst a prolonged wet and soggy period, another round of heavy rainfall over central Georgia triggered isolated flash flooding through the day on September 20th. Though much of the flooding occurred during the first half of the day, another localized report of flash flooding was reported late in the evening with another round of shower activity.

Began near Hebron (32.9400, -82.9800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 987613. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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