May 4, 2021
A series of upper-level short waves moved across the region in persistent, southwesterly upper-level flow combined with moderate instability and shear to produce several rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms across north and central Georgia. Some of these storms dumped 2 to 4 inches of rain over the area, resulting in isolated flash flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 963428). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Paulding County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.