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 1218964). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Newton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.