The storms that once again brought multiple inches of rain to parts of the state have now given way to concerns over waters rising this morning. An update from Ken Davis of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency:
GEMA's Davis says there are also 20 school systems, mainly in south Georgia, closed today.
Davis says there were no reports of any tornadoes in Georgia.
"What we're seeing is a continued rise in the river and creek levels, particularly across southwest, south-central, southeast, and even central Georgia."As example this morning, flooding includes the Satilla River in Waycross, affecting residents in Pierce and Ware counties. Moderate flooding is happening now, with major flood stage for that river forecast by this afternoon. Many secondary roads are closed across south Georgia and central portions of the state. For a time last night, a section of Interstate-75 in the Cordele area had to be closed to traffic with water covering the roadway.
GEMA's Davis says there are also 20 school systems, mainly in south Georgia, closed today.
Davis says there were no reports of any tornadoes in Georgia.
