Jan 22, 2017
The atmosphere over north and central Georgia was extremely moist and unstable, with copious amounts of moisture accompanying severe storms beginning on January 21st. Heavy rainfall amounts on the order of 3.5 to 6 inches in a 24-hour period were not uncommon across portions of north and central Georgia, resulting in flash flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 676920). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Telfair County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.