Afternoon showers and thunderstorms produced widespread heavy rain over north and central Georgia on the evening of July 19th and 20th. Rainfall amounts ranged from 1 to 3 inches, with pockets of 3 to 5 inches over northeast Georgia and the Atlanta metro area. As a result, flash flooding occurred, including several reports of water rescues. These rainfall amounts occurred during a prolonged persistent period of abundant moisture, with several back to back days of rainfall saturating soils.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-21 19:35:00 to 21-JUL-21 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported water flowing over the roadway near Mount Berry Square Mall and Armuchee Connector. Radar estimates indicate that 1 to 2.5 inches of rain fell over the area, on top of the 1 to 3 inches that fell the day prior. These amounts, falling on the already saturated soils, produced flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HALL, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-21 09:10:00 to 20-JUL-21 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MURRAYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported Willie Robinson Road washed out due to high flow on Latham Creek. Radar estimates indicate 2 to 3 inches of rain quickly fell on already wet soils from rain that occurred in the preceding few days. This quickly accumulating rainfall resulted in the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-21 20:46:00 to 21-JUL-21 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORRESTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A state official reported a road closure due to flash flooding near the intersection of Highway 53 and Calhoun Avenue. Radar estimates indicate that 1 to 2.5 inches of rain fell over the area, on top of the 1 to 3 inches that fell the day prior. These amounts, falling on the already saturated soils, produced flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 19-JUL-21 21:15:00 to 19-JUL-21 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRICO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported floodwaters from Intrenchment Creek resulted in the water rescue of a person in a vehicle traveling on Constitution Road. The local USGS river gage (NWS INTG1 / USGS 02203700) also observed a rapid rise above Minor flood stage. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area resulting in the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-21 20:46:00 to 21-JUL-21 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARDEN LAKES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported the closure of Garden Lakes Parkway near Beech Creek due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 1 to 2.5 inches of rain fell over the area, on top of the 1 to 3 inches that fell the day prior. These amounts, falling on the already saturated soils, produced flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-21 20:46:00 to 21-JUL-21 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTO PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a closed road near the intersection of Highway 27 and Old Dalton Road due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 1 to 2.5 inches of rain fell over the area, on top of the 1 to 3 inches that fell the day prior. These amounts, falling on the already saturated soils, produced flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-21 18:30:00 to 21-JUL-21 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported numerous road closures due to flash flooding, including, but not limited to JC Wright Road, Campground Road, Bagwell Road and Smyrna Church Road. Most of these locations experienced flooding due to high flow through a nearby creek or stream. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain fell over the area, on top of the 1.5 to 2.5 inches that fell the day prior. These amounts, falling on the already saturated soils, produced the flash flooding.
NUMEROUS REPORTS OF ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO FLASH FLOODING  IN CARROLL COUNTY.