Flash Flood — Jasper, Georgia

2021-10-05 · near Prospect, Jasper, Georgia

Event narrative

The Emergency Manager reported Shepherd Road closed due to flooding from Sheppard Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4.5 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.

Wider weather episode

An active weather pattern, combined with excessive atmospheric moisture, produced numerous showers and thunderstorms October 4th and early October 5th. Heavy rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches were common over central Georgia, with higher amounts up to 10 inches in and around Columbus and West Point in west central Georgia. Isolated flash flooding was also reported around Gainesville, resulting from 2.5 to 4 inches of rainfall.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 989862. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.