2024 Flood Safety Preparedness Week

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Flood Safety Preparedness Week
March 11-15, 2025

March 11-15, 2024, is Flood Safety Preparedness Week for the state of Georgia. Flooding is no stranger to the Southeast and can sometimes be quickly evolving or long in duration. In the last five years, nine large-scale flooding events made the list of 'Billion-Dollar Disasters' nationwide, not including an additional 17 flood-producing, landfalling tropical systems that made the list as well. Georgia alone has documented more than 780 flood reports, amounting to $12.8 million dollars in damage to homes and infrastructure.

Although Flood Safety Preparedness Week is observed in the Spring, flooding in Georgia can occur throughout the year. It is important for Georgians to know how to prepare for and respond to flooding hazards.

This week is an opportune time to learn about and prepare for flooding events. Topics include:

Monday - Flood Safety and Awareness
Tuesday- Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Wednesday- Types of Floods
Thursday- NWS Services
Friday- NWS Partner Services

In addition to these topics, the NWS will also provide additional focus on the new NWS National Weather Prediction Service (NWPS) website that will be replacing the current Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service currently in use. The official NWPS is expected to roll out March 27, 2024.

When flooding occurs, we rely on our partners and customers to report flooding in their communities! Not only do these reports help the National Weather Service verify warnings, but they help meteorologists and hydrologists better relate radar and rain gauge data to corresponding weather. If you observe flooding in your area, report it to the National Weather Service at 1-866-763-4466. To learn more about the spotter program, visit the Storm Spotter Information page.

For additional information regarding Flood Safety Preparedness Week please visit the links above or the national page using the QR code below.

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