Several counties in eastern Georgia are dealing with active flood threats this Sunday morning, with warnings and advisories in effect across Burke, Jenkins, and Screven counties.
Flash flood warning: Burke County
The most serious alert is a flash flood warning issued by the National Weather Service in Columbia for southeastern Burke County, in effect until 10:45 a.m.
Radar showed thunderstorms dropping between 2 and 4 inches of rain across the area as of early Sunday morning. An additional 2 to 3 inches are possible. Flash flooding is already underway or expected to begin shortly in the area, including in and around Sardis.
Forecasters warn that flash flooding can affect small creeks and streams, urban streets, highways, and low-lying areas with poor drainage.
Flood advisory: Burke County
A separate flood advisory for Burke County runs until 10:30 a.m. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain had already fallen as of early Sunday, with an additional 2 to 3 inches expected. Some low-water crossings may become impassable…