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Tropical Storm — Walker, GA

Sep 27, 2024

Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Big Bend region of Florida at 11 PM EDT. Helene moved quickly inland bringing wind gusts between 50 and 100 mph to portions of east and central Georgia. Widespread rainfall totals between 6 and 14 inches were observed in association with Helene across north and central Georgia. The highest rainfall amounts were primarily observed in portions of east-central Georgia and in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Due to the prolonged heavy rai

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1218943). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Walker, GA

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