📈 The Gist: The first 10 days of March have seen near-record levels of rainfall across Georgia, making it one of the wettest starts to the month in history.
🌧️ The Details: Residents throughout Georgia have faced a barrage of rain, with several cities nearing the top of their all-time precipitation records for early March.
📊 By The Numbers:
- Atlanta received 6.59 inches, ranking as its 2nd wettest start to March.
- Athens got 4.79 inches, making this year 4th in its record books.
- Columbus was drenched with 6.37 inches, also hitting its 4th highest.
- Macon collected 4.80 inches, its 7th highest start for March.
💡 Why It Matters: Although these totals aren’t record-shattering, they’re substantial enough to affect daily life, infrastructure, and agriculture, highlighting the importance of effective water management and flood preparedness.
🚰 What’s Next?: With the ground already saturated, any additional rainfall could lead to increased flood risks, making it essential to stay informed on weather advisories and water management efforts.
