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Tropical Storm Alberto’s Deadly Georgia Flood | Albany Georgia News
Thirty-two years ago, Tropical Storm Alberto dumped record-breaking rain on Georgia, turning rivers into deadly torrents and splitting Albany in two. With 24 inches falling in some areas, 175 roads shut down, over 100 dams damaged, and 43 counties declared disaster zones, the storm’s slow crawl unleashed chaos. Twenty-eight lives were lost—mostly by drowning—as people underestimated flood risks. A sobering lesson: even a “tropical storm” can be as lethal as a hurricane if ignored. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on…
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