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Flood — Carroll, Georgia

September 21, 2009 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
$16.1M
Area
Carroll

Event narrative (NOAA)

Initial flash flooding evolved into a record and catastrophic flood event during this time frame. Carroll county emergency management personnel reported that at least a dozen other people were rescued from flooded homes and cars around the county, including one woman who escaped to safety as her vehicle was washed as she was driving. Substantial damage to homes, businesses, and roads were observed. Monetary damage during this time period was estimated to be in excess of $16 million.

Other notable flood events in Georgia

Douglas · September 21, 20091 killedBaker · March 8, 19981 killedChattooga · September 21, 20091 killedFloyd · May 7, 20131 killedDougherty · March 8, 1998$115.0MFulton · September 21, 2009$48.0M

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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