The National Weather Service said rainfall of up to one inch per hour was causing creeks, streams, roadways and urban areas to experience unusually high levels of water.
Sparking flash flooding in some areas. Local news reports showed roads under water and homeowners struggling to keep water out.Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Sunday afternoon in Chattooga and Floyd Counties, directing all state resources to help with “preparation, response and recovery activities.”
The National Weather Service said rainfall of up to one inch per hour was causing creeks, streams, roadways and urban areas to experience unusually high levels of water. Up to 12 inches of rain was estimated to have fallen in the area, according to Kemp’s executive order.
This is an extremely dangerous situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order,” the service said. The service declared a “flash flood emergency” for Trion, Summerville, Lyerly and James H. Floyd State Park in Chattooga County. Holland in Chattooga County and Floyd County — just to the south — was also under a flash flood warning.At 3:10 p.m., the service advised locals to avoid non-emergency travel as another round of emergency rainfall entered the area.