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Flash Flood — Fulton, GA

Aug 29, 2023

Thunderstorms formed along a stationary boundary located draped across west-central and northwest GA on the 28th and 29th. Significant tropical moisture ahead of Hurricane Idalia led to several thunderstorms becoming strong to severe. The main hazards included damaging winds and torrential rainfall.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1141614). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Fulton, GA

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

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