Possible tornado touches down in Coffee Co., flooding reported across South Georgia from Saturday’s storms
ALBANY, Ga. – Saturday’s storms have left at least some reports of damage in Coffee County from a possible tornado, and flooding of several streets in the City of Albany.
Coffee County Emergency Management relayed a report to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, Florida of multiple reports of a tornado near the Griffin Road, Old Coffee Road, Highway 206 area approximately 5 miles to the north-northeast of Ambrose west of Broxton. A mobile home’s roof was ripped off. Officials say no reports of any injuries.
The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, Crisp County Emergency Management, and City of Cordele is reporting several roads covered with water from flash flooding that occurred from early morning heavy thunderstorms.
The Crisp County emergency manager reported a half a dozen residents on the 400 block of West 7th Avenue were trapped in their homes by flood waters. Water was reported to be up to car
doors resulting in several water rescues.
Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock asks residents to avoid flooded roads and to allow the waters to recede.
Sheriff Hancock and county officials emphasized to residents the importance of not crossing water-covered roads.
“Reminder: Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Do not underestimate the force and power of water. Don’t drive through water over the roadway. Never drive around the barriers blocking a flooded road. If you need assistance please dial 9-1-1!”
The Albany Police Department (APD) is reporting a long list of roadways and streets in City of Albany covered in water.
- West Highland Avenue and South Slappey Boulevard
- North Washington Street and West Tift Avenue
- 800 block of West Oglethorpe Boulevard
- North Jefferson Street and Pine Avenue
- 800 block of West Broad Avenue
- South Magnolia Street and West Whitney Avenue
- Eugemar Drive at Maryland Drive
- 1300 block of West 3rd Avenue
- South Countyline Road at Thomas Road
- 100 block of Mockingbird Drive
The Lee Co. Emergency Management, Lee Co. Fire Department, and Lee Co. Board of Commissioners are closely monitoring the river levels of the Kinchafoonee Creek and the Muckalee Creek.
According to the National Weather Service forecast, the Kinchafoonee is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet on Sunday and the Muckalee Creek is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet by Monday morning. They are asking residents to remain vigilant for those that live along or near the creek. Sandbags are available today at Lee County Public Works off Highway 32 to residents along the creeks. Lee County EMA will be opening the Emergency Operations Center tomorrow morning at 7 am. You can call 229-759-6911 to reach the EOC.
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