Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Georgia, February 6, 2020

The Chattooga County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down on the south side of Trion from Hartline Hill Road to Maffett Street.

A National Weather Service survey team found that during the pre-dawn hours of February 6th, within a fast-moving line of strong to severe thunderstorms, a brief tornado with peak wind speeds of 85 mph and a maximum path width of 200 yards touched down in extreme northern Bartow County along County Line/Green Loop Road with a few trees snapped or uprooted. The tornado moved northeast quickly crossing into Gordon County just south of the intersection of Green Loop and Dempsey Loop Roads. [02/06/20: Tornado #1, County #1/2, EF-0, Bartow, 2020:006].

A National Weather Service survey team found that during the pre-dawn hours of February 6th, within a fast-moving line of strong to severe thunderstorms, a brief tornado with peak wind speeds of 85 mph and a maximum path width of 200 yards moved northeast out of extreme northern Bartow County into Gordon County just south of the intersection of Green Loop and Dempsey Loop Roads. The worst of the damage was confined to a small area along East Plainview Road SE where 10 to 12 large trees were uprooted and a manufactured home had its entire roof ripped off and was slightly moved off its foundation. Homes on either side of this location sustained some roof damage as well. The tornado turned east-northeast, hitting another home, lifting and damaging part of its front porch. A few small trees were snapped along Shope Lake Road SE before the tornado dissipated just east of this point. [02/06/20: Tornado #1, County #2/2, EF-0, Gordon, 2020:006].

The Bartow County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down across the roadway on Martin Road SW.

A report was received via social media of flash flooding of Carol Way in Austell. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area in a short period of time.

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down onto a house near the intersection of Heathland Drive and Heathland Court. No injuries were reported.

The Emergency Manager reported water was running over the road at Byers Bridge. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 4 inches of rain fell on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

Emergency Manager reported water covering the road at several intersections along Blue Ridge Highway, including Pleasant Grove Road, Hidden Lake Road, Tanner Road, and the bridge at Mountain Creek Road. Rainfall estimates indicate that 2 to 4 inches of rain fell on already wet soils, resulting in the flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water over T Chapel Road as a result of high water conditions of Moccasin Creek. Rainfall estimates indicate that 2 to 4 inches of rain fell on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported multiple water rescues and roads closed, including West Tate Road near Trion. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches occurred in a short period of time, falling on already wet soils, resulting in the flash flooding.

A report was received over social media of a tree blown down across Seabolt Road.

The Gwinnett County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county from Norcross Duluth and Snellville to Lawrenceville and Suwanee.

The broadcast media reported a tree blown down onto I-285 westbound near Ashford-Dunwoody Road. The tree fell onto a car on I-285 with at least 1 injury reported.

Social media post indicated water flowing over the roadway at Loring Road near Butler Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Walton County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down across the northern portion of the county from Walnut Grove and Loganville to Monroe and Gratis.

The Emergency Manager reported water flowing over Evans Road from Bryant Creek. Radar estimates indicate 2 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and producing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported a bridge washed out at Tipton Court due to high flow conditions of Big Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area in a short period of time, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Silver Fox Trail at Dial Road was closed due to flooding from Pigeon Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water over Old Mill White Road due to high flow through East Branch Long Swamp Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 3.0 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water over Jordan Road due to high flow through Mud Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Tribble Road was closed due to flooding of Yellow Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that Cedar Creek was out of its banks, flowing over Rockwell Church Road and Moon's Bridge Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 5 inches occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported high flow on the Little River inundated a bridge on Clarity Road. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported one lane closed on Birmingham Highway near Birmingham Road due to flooding of a nearby creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain have occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Longstreet and Lively Roads closed due to flooding of Chicken Creek Tributary and Chicken Creek, respectively. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding along Stites Road due to high flow through Mineral Springs Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred in the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Wrights Mill Road at GA 515 was closed due to flooding of Hemptown Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred in a short period of time, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Willeo Road closed between the intersection with Azalea Drive and the Chattahoochee Nature Center due to flooding of the Chattahoochee River. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred over the area in a short period of time, falling on wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water over Mineral Springs Road due to flooding of Town Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 4 inches of rain occurred in the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Westbrook Road was closed due to flooding of a Chicken Creek tributary. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Jack Pittman Road closed due to flooding of an Alcovy River tributary. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and causing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water over Puckett Road due to high flow through Pumpkinvine Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that 3rd and 4th Streets were closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4.0 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that Harrison Road was flooded. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that the intersection of Erwin Street and Leake Street was flooded. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that Woodall Road, between Highway 20 and Macedonia Road, was flooded due to high water through Hawks Branch. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that McKaskey Creek Road was flooded due to high water through a nearby creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Parr Wade Road was flooded due to high flow through Pettit Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water over Jordan Road due to high flow through nearby Nancy Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported the intersection of Mac Johnson Road and Bishop Road was flooded due to high water through a nearby creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain have occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Rudy York Road was flooded at the golf course due to high flow through Nancy Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain have occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding at the intersection of Old Grassdale Road and Sioux Road due to high water through a nearby creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain have occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Flooding along the Old Tennessee Highway due to high water on Pettit Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain have occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding of Brown Loop Road due to high flow through a nearby creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain have occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding at the intersection of Griffin Road and 2 Run Crossing NW due to high flow through Big Branch. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain have occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding along East Valley Road due to high flow through Sugar Hill Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain have occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding near the intersection of Old Mill Road and Folsom Glade Road due to high flow through Ballard Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain have occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported multiple structures along Pinebridge Drive were impacted by flooding of Black Mill Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred in the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding of structures along Thompson Road near the Etowah River. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and causing flash flooding.

Report from social media indicated that Sope Creek was out of its banks and was nearing the bottom of the bridge on Columns Drive SE, near the confluence with the Chattahoochee River. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

A National Weather Service employee reported a tree blown down off of I-85 near Kia Boulevard.

The Emergency Manager reported Sandy Flats Road was washed out near the Lumpkin and White County line due to high flow from Chateen Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and producing flash flooding.

A social media report indicated water from Rottenwood Creek was flowing over Rottenwood Creek trail. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

Social media report indicated that Sewell Mill Creek was flowing over the roadway near Robinson Farm Court and Robinson Farm Drive. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and producing flash flooding.

The Spalding County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county in a swath about 10 miles wide from the southwest side of Griffin across the city of Griffin to east of Experiment.

The Talbot County Emergency Manager reported a large tree blown down along Highway 208 at Potters Creek.

The Butts County Emergency Manager reported over a dozen trees blown down across the county from southwest of Jackson to through northeast of Jackson.

The Emergency Manager reported flowing water from Tuggle Branch over Bethesda Church Road, causing damage. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and producing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported high water conditions closing Cedar Mountain Road and Brittain Road due to Waterfall Branch and Mud Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 4 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and producing flash flooding.

The Macon-Bibb Emergency Manager reported a few trees and power lines blown down across the northern and eastern portions of Macon from the Wimbish Hills area to near the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding of Paga Mine Road, along the Etowah River. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and producing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Marion Ivie Road was closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and producing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Hodges Road was closed due to flooding from Big Flat Creek, and Twin Lakes Road was closed due to flooding from a nearby small creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and producing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Creekwood Trail was closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and producing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Wall Road was closed due to flooding from a nearby creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4.5 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and producing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported North Cross Lane was closed due to flooding due to high water on the Apalachee River and its tributaries. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported multiple road and intersection closures near Concord due to water over the roadway, including Milner Road at Bottoms Road, Friendship Circle at Pendenville Road, and Hood Road at Friendship Circle. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported multiple roads closed due to water over the roadway, including: Highway 16 and Old Pheonix Road, Highway 16 and Carter Dearman, and West River Bend. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported multiple roads closed due to high water, including Shelton Drive, Shelton Way and McDade Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain fell over the area, falling on already saturated soils, causing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported multiple roads closed in Jasper county due to flooding, including Cook Road near Herds Creek, Turtle Cove near Jackson Lake, Rocky Creek Road at Rocky Creek, Guy Jones Branch at Pittman Branch, and Mcelheney Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2.5 to 4 inches of rain fell over the area, falling on already saturated soils, causing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that Anthony Road was washed out due to high flow through Juniper Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

Social Media report indicated water over the roadway at Lower Harmony Road near Harmony Road due to high water on Glade Branch. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported multiple road closures around Cordele due to water over the roadways, including Royal Road, Cemetery Road, Highway 41 North, and Old Albany Road. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported Blue Gill Road was closed due to high water. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Telfair County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down in the Jacksonville area. One tree fell onto a house on East River Road causing moderate damage to the home, no injuries were reported.

The Emergency Manager reported water over the roadway at the intersection of South Warren Street and Underwood Road, and Vinson Highway and South Wayne Street. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported flash flooding near the intersection of West Fossett Road and Eppinger Bridge Road. Radar estimates indicate that 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that West Road, north of Bottoms Road, was closed due to flooding. Radar estimates indicate that 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported water was impacting residences off East 8th Avenue. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3.5 inches of rain fell over the area, falling on already saturated soils, causing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported that water was covering the Barrows Ferry Road bridge due to high water through Tobler Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 5 inches of rain occurred, falling on already wet soils, resulting in flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported high water from Cedar Creek and a small lake was approaching nearby homes. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3.5 inches of rain fell over the area, falling on already saturated soils, causing flash flooding.

The Emergency Manager reported rising water was threatening a home near the intersection of Ogburn Road and Stewart Street. Radar estimates indicate that 2 to 3.5 inches of rain fell over the area, falling on already saturated soils, causing flash flooding.