VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) — Flash flooding is impacting roads and neighborhoods in the Valdosta area.
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The National Weather Service said up to four inches of rain had fallen in a short amount of time Saturday evening. This heavy rain prompted a flash flood warning.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Central Lowndes County Saturday evening. NWS said areas affected include Valdosta and I-75 at exit 16 along with Remerton.
Reports made to the NWS from the Valdosta area show dangerous flooding is occcuring. One report said “water flowing like rapids in a place it never floods near I-75” in the Remerton area.
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Another report said there is flooding at the YMCA on Gornto Road in Valdosta. Flooding was also reported off St. Augustine Road near I-75 in the Remerton area. Water was also reported over the road along Normal Drive near Lowndes High School.
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Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles, according to the National Weather Service.