Blue Ridge, GA – A dangerous flash flooding threat is unfolding across parts of North Georgia Wednesday night, Nov. 4, as heavy thunderstorms bring intense rainfall capable of flooding roads, creeks and low-lying communities. A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 3 a.m. Thursday, with additional rainfall expected overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, a Flash Flood Warning was issued at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday for Fannin, Gilmer and Murray counties, along with northwestern Union County. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall, with flash flooding already occurring or expected to begin shortly.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain had already fallen across the warned area when the alert was issued. Forecasters warned that rainfall rates could reach 1 to 2 inches per hour, with another 1 to 2 inches possible before conditions improve…