BEN HILL, GA; Irwin, GA; Turner, GA — FFWTAE
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Ben Hill County in south central Georgia... Central Irwin County in south central Georgia... Northeastern Turner County in south central Georgia...
* Until 1000 AM EDT.
* At 733 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash floo
Flooding in Ben Hill, GA; Irwin, GA; Turner, GA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS