FloodZoneMap.org

Flash Flood — Lamar, GA

Mar 27, 2023

A prolonged, active weather pattern persisted across Georgia through late March, culminating in a series of disturbances that impacted the region March 25th through March 28th. In addition to numerous reports of damaging winds, hail and a few tornadoes, extreme rainfall amounts caused flash flooding over portions of the state. A swath of 4 or more inches of rain stretched from LaGrange, to Forsyth, to Augusta, with isolated amounts above 10 inches.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1089789). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Lamar, GA

This event is one of many recorded floods in Lamar County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

View Lamar County flood data →

More Flood Stories

Tropical Storm$75K damage

Lamar, GA · Sep 11, 2017

On the morning of August 30th Tropical Storm Irma developed rapidly over the eastern Atlantic Ocean, just west of the Cape Verde Islands. Tropical Irma quickly strengthened as it moved west, reaching hurricane strength by the morning of August 31st.

Read the full account →
Flood$25K damage

Lamar, GA · Mar 8, 1998

From 4 to 8 inches of rain fell over north and central Georgia from the 5th through the 8th. Flooding occurred mainly in low areas and near rivers and creeks from the the runoff as it moved downstream. Numerous roads were closed and some were damaged.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Lamar, GA · Mar 27, 2023

A prolonged, active weather pattern persisted across Georgia through late March, culminating in a series of disturbances that impacted the region March 25th through March 28th.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Lamar, GA · Mar 27, 2023

A prolonged, active weather pattern persisted across Georgia through late March, culminating in a series of disturbances that impacted the region March 25th through March 28th.

Read the full account →