Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 7 at 5:37AM EST until November 7 at 8:30AM EST by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 7, 2024 - 2:37am
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Georgia, including the following
counties, Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Screven and Tattnall.
* WHEN...Until 830 AM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 536 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen. Several locations within the advisory area have
seen upwards of 8 inches of rain.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Statesboro, Reidsville, Metter, Claxton, Brooklet, Hagan,
Portal, Collins, Cobbtown and Pulaski.
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; Evans, GA; Screven, GA; Tattnall, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC