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Flood — Laurens, GA

Sep 6, 2004

All of the flood events below are a result of several hours of moderate to heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Frances.Coweta: The Newnan Times/Herald reported that more than six inches of rain fell across the county during the early morning hours. Consequently, minor flooding problems were noted elsewhere throughout the county.Crawford: The Georgia Post of Roberta and the Macon Telegraph reported that heavy rain of five inches or more falling over a period of several hours resulted in

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5424649). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Laurens, GA

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