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As flash floods hit northwest Georgia, emergency has been declared
(MENAFN) On Sunday, thunderstorms and heavy rain pounded parts of northwest Georgia, causing flash flooding in some areas. According to local news reports, roads were under water and homeowners were struggling to keep water out.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Chattooga and Floyd Counties on Sunday afternoon, directing all state resources to assist with "preparation, response, and recovery activities." Rainfall of up to one inch per hour, according to the National Weather Service, was causing unusually high levels of water in creeks, streams, roadways, and urban areas. According to Kemp's executive order, up to 12 inches of rain was expected to fall in the area.
“This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order,” the service stated.
In Chattooga County, the National Weather Service declared a "flash flood emergency" for Summerville, Lyerly, and James H. Floyd State Park. Just to the south, Floyd County was also under a flash flood warning.
As another round of emergency rainfall entered the area at 3:10 p.m., the service advised residents to avoid non-emergency travel.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Chattooga and Floyd Counties on Sunday afternoon, directing all state resources to assist with "preparation, response, and recovery activities." Rainfall of up to one inch per hour, according to the National Weather Service, was causing unusually high levels of water in creeks, streams, roadways, and urban areas. According to Kemp's executive order, up to 12 inches of rain was expected to fall in the area.
“This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order,” the service stated.
In Chattooga County, the National Weather Service declared a "flash flood emergency" for Summerville, Lyerly, and James H. Floyd State Park. Just to the south, Floyd County was also under a flash flood warning.
As another round of emergency rainfall entered the area at 3:10 p.m., the service advised residents to avoid non-emergency travel.
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