Tallahassee, Fla. – A stalled front is drenching the Southeast with another round of storms Saturday, raising the risk of flash flooding across southwest Georgia and Florida’s Big Bend through tonight. Emergency managers warn that some roads could become impassable as rain bands train over the same areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, a Flood Watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. for portions of southwest Georgia, including Albany, Camilla, and Bainbridge. Rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches are likely, with isolated pockets seeing as much as 7 inches. Urban flooding, rapid rises in small streams, and flash flooding along creeks and rivers are all possible.
The heaviest rainfall threat stretches from Tallahassee north through Valdosta and Albany, with storm cells expected to repeatedly track across the region this afternoon and evening. Drivers are urged to avoid water-covered roads and to delay non-essential travel in flood-prone areas.
Localized flash flooding is most likely where thunderstorms linger, particularly in low-lying neighborhoods and rural routes. Officials stress the need to monitor alerts, as additional watches or warnings could be issued if conditions worsen.
