Flash Flood Warning Issued for Brooks, Colquitt and Thomas Counties in Georgia
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NWS Tallahassee has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Brooks County, south central Colquitt County and northeastern Thomas County until 11:45 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Georgia
- Issued
- August 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tallahassee FL
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Tallahassee FL. Effective from 2026-08-25T20:39:00-04:00 until 2026-08-25T23:45:00-04:00. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Northwestern Brooks County in south central Georgia, South Central Colquitt County in south central Georgia, Northeastern Thomas County in south central Georgia. Specific locations include Moultrie, Pavo, Coolidge, Barwick, Enon, Patten, Autreyville, Hollis, Merrillville, Murphy, Moultrie Municipal A/P, Thomasville Municipal A/P and Dillon.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
Alert effective August 25 at 8:39 PM EDT until August 25 at 11:45 PM EDT.
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