Columbus, much of western GA on flood watch as bands of Hurricane Francine roll through
Columbus was briefly under a flash flood warning Friday morning as the lingering effects of Hurricane Francine hit the Peach State.
The National Weather Service announced the warning around 8:30 a.m., and it was set to last until 11:30 a.m. Rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Columbus Friday and Saturday. After the warning expired, Columbus and much of the western part of Georgia was still under a flood watch.
“Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen,” the NWS said in its warning. “Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
The flash flooding is expected to affect small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. It’s also expected to affect other areas with poor-draining or low-lying areas.
The NWS said Columbus’ flood watch was set to last until 8 a.m. Saturday. About 3 to 4 inches of rain is expected in the city by the end of the day Sunday.
This story was originally published September 13, 2024 at 9:46 AM.