Jun 20, 2023
An upper level low was located over northern GA with shortwave energy rotating through the base of the trough. Moderate instability and a moist air mass was present with precipitable water values around 1.8 inches. Slow moving thunderstorms with high rain rates moved over the Augusta metro area.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1097344). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Columbia County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.