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Flood — Habersham, GA

Jan 9, 2024

A major/complex frontal system brought widespread rain with embedded thunderstorms to northeast Georgia, mainly during the late morning and afternoon of the 9th. Widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches (with locally higher amounts) in around 12 hours resulted in flooding along a couple of larger streams.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1160978). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Habersham, GA

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

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