Thunderstorms and heavy rain pounded parts of northwest Georgia on Sunday, sparking flash flooding and dangerously high waters in some areas
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. — — Thunderstorms and heavy rain pounded parts of northwest Georgia on Sunday, sparking flash flooding in some areas. Local news reports showed roads under water and homeowners struggling to keep water out.Sunday afternoon in Chattooga and Floyd Counties, directing all state resources to help with"preparation, response and recovery activities.
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.to avoid non-emergency travel as another round of emergency rainfall entered the area.
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