The National Weather Service in Charleston issued a flash flood warning for a dam failure at Cypress Lake Dam in Bulloch County.
Local Law Enforcement Report
Local law enforcement reported the imminent dam failure warning at 12:18 p.m. and it is set to last until 3:15 p.m. Thursday.
Potential Flooding Impact
They report that in the event of the dam breaking, flash flooding will happen immediately impacting areas downstream, prompting residents to move to higher ground.
Community Reactions
Residents who live along the shore believe they have taken precautions, but the relentless rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby has made conditions dire.
Current Warnings
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security have warned residents to avoid low-lying areas and move to higher ground.
Describing the Situation
Officials described the potential flooding as life-threatening and characterized the situation around Cypress Lake as 'not pretty' due to the relentless flooding.
