Flash flood warning issued for region – Your local news

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a flash flood warning for … southeast Barrow County in north-central Georgia, northeast Walton County in north-central Georgia, west-central Clarke County in northeast Georgia, and northern Oconee County in northeast Georgia until 10:45 p.m. EDT on Sunday, July 28.

At 4:41 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the region, with between 2 and 3 inches of rain falling. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in this region. Flash flooding is currently occurring or expected shortly.

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Flash flooding in small streams and rivers, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, and other poorly drained and low-lying areas. Some places where flash flooding may occur include… Watkinsville, Statham, Bogart, North High Shoals, Bethlehem, Bishop, Athens-Clarke County, Eastville, and Free.

Remember: turn around, don’t drown if you encounter flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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