Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 4:32AM EDT until September 27 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 1:32am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 4:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Georgia, including the following
counties, Bulloch, Candler, Jenkins and Screven.
* WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 428 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain with a rain
band associated with Tropical cyclone Helene. Minor flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- A quick of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area before
daybreak. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Statesboro, Metter, Millen, Sylvania, Butts, Portal,
Hiltonia, Rocky Ford, Scarboro and Woodcliff.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Bulloch, GA; Candler, GA; Jenkins, GA; Screven, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC