During the day on March 4, enhanced moisture over the state produced a swath of heavy rainfall over portions of south and central Georgia. An area of 3 to 6 inches of rain fell over an area stretching from Stewart County eastward to Toombs County. Isolated higher amounts of up to 8 inches, particularly over Stewart County. This heavy rainfall fell on already wet soils, exacerbating the impact. Numerous road closures occurred as a result of the flash flooding, and there was at least one report of a dam failure and a significant road washout. Additional reports of longer duration flooding carried into the early morning hours of March 5.

Flash Flood in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 04-MAR-20 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-20 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social Media initially reported a washout of SR-112 between Rebecca and Rochelle. News media and the Emergency Manager provided additional details later that a 250 foot stretch of SR-112 was washed out due to high flow through Mill Creek. Water covered the roadway by 1030 PM, and the road failed at approximately 230 AM on March 5. Repairs took more than two months. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred in the area, falling on already wet soils, causing the flash flooding.

Flood in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 04-MAR-20 16:15:00 to 04-MAR-20 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORDELE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported that small ponds and a creek behind the Cedar Lake Subdivision were flooding, threatening nearby homes. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred in the area, falling on saturated soils, resulting in flooding.

Flood in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 04-MAR-20 16:15:00 to 04-MAR-20 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMB TOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported flooding of Crane Lake, threatening ten nearby homes. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred, falling on wet soils, causing the rising water.

Flash Flood in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 04-MAR-20 14:00:00 to 04-MAR-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORDELE ARPT
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a 5-acre farm pond was overwhelmed by runoff from heavy rainfall, causing the failure of the dam. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches occurred over the area, falling on already saturated soils, resulting in flash flooding in the county.

Flash Flood in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 04-MAR-20 14:00:00 to 04-MAR-20 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RHINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported that a portion of Oak Grove Church Road was completely washed out after corrugated culvert piping under the road became overwhelmed by runoff. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches occurred over the area, falling on already saturated soils, resulting in flash flooding in the county.

Flash Flood in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 04-MAR-20 16:45:00 to 04-MAR-20 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUMBER CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A report of flash flooding was relayed through social media. Report indicated that water was flowing across the intersection of Main Street and Golden Isle Parkway. Radar estimates indicate 4 to 6 inches of rain fell over the area, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

Flash Flood in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 04-MAR-20 16:45:00 to 04-MAR-20 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROXTON CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported numerous roads closed due to water over the roadway, including: Fish Road, Arch Helms, Thomas Mill Road, Lamar Road, Della Glass Road, Bone Road, Joe Stewart Road, Leslie-Lamar Road, GA 377 near R W Jones Road, Newt Bailey Road, Pecan Road and the dirt portion of Three Bridges Road. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on wet soils, causing flash flooding.