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Flash Flood — Terrell, GA

Feb 12, 2024

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

A line of thunderstorms trained across parts of the tri-state area, bringing flash flooding to portions of southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia. Considerable flash flooding occurred across Houston county, Alabama where rainfall amounts near 7 inches were measured in just a few hours. In Georgia, rainfall amounts around 5 inches were observed. For the Florida panhandle, rainfall amounts were not as high, but there was one measured gust in excess of 60 mph.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1161024). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Terrell, GA

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

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