Augusta, GA EMA

06/02/2026

The afternoon storms continue!

Scattered showers and storms will develop in the area through the evening. A few storms across Central GA could become strong to severe with damaging winds, small hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rain.
Remember to stay weather aware and have a way to receive warnings!

06/02/2026

Why get ready, when you can stay ready, Augusta!

Today is the first day of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season. Although there is a chance of below average tropical activity, all it takes is ONE storm for it to be a bad season.

If you haven't already, now is the time to prepare. Here are a few simple steps you can take:
🎒Build a ready kit
📲Make a family communications plan
🚗Know your evacuation route
👁️‍🗨️Stay informed

Follow your local NWS and EMA for updates throughout hurricane season. For more preparedness tips, head to https://gema.georgia.gov/hurricanes

06/01/2026

05/27/2026

Report Downed Trees Through Augusta 311

Do you see a downed tree, leaning tree, or another non-emergency hazard in Augusta?

Please report it through Augusta 311 so the concern can be properly documented and routed to the appropriate department for review and response.

Residents may submit a request by:

Using the Augusta 311 mobile app
Visiting Augusta 311 online at https://www.augustaga.gov/378/Augusta-311
Calling 311 or 706-821-2300
Emailing [email protected]

For emergencies or immediate life-safety concerns, please call 911.

Thank you for helping us keep Augusta safe and informed.

05/26/2026

The Georgia Department of Transportation recently awarded new contracts for projects in the agency’s east-central district.

In Columbia and Richmond counties, 2.77 miles of State Route 28/Furys Ferry Road will be resurfaced, between State Route 104/River Watch Parkway and Evans to Locks Road. E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc. has been awarded this $2.11 million project. A completion date of March 31, 2027 has been given.

The Georgia Department of Transportation recently awarded new contracts for projects in the agency’s east-central district.

In Greene County, Pittman Construction Company has been awarded a $32.29 million project to widen and reconstruct 3.76 miles of State Route 44, between Carey Station Road and the southern limit of the ongoing Phase 1 project, about one mile south of King Drive.

This project will widen SR 44 to a four-lane section consisting of two travel lanes in each direction, a depressed median, and a bike lane on the paved shoulder. The existing bridge over Richland Creek will be widened. The existing culvert over Little Creek will be replaced with two bridges separated by a 32 ft. depressed median. Additionally, new roundabouts will be constructed at the intersection of SR 44 and Richland Connector, and the intersection of SR 44 and Carey Station Rd. A completion date of August 31, 2030 has been given.

This is Phase 2 of Georgia DOT’s effort to widen and improve SR 44 in Greene and Putnam counties. Upon completion, 11.5 miles of the route will have been widened to four lanes, between Old Phoenix Road/Harmony Road in Putnam County and Town Creek Boulevard in Greensboro.

In Emanuel County, McLendon Enterprises has been awarded a $2.71 million project to build a new roundabout at the intersection of US Route 1/State Route 4 and State Route 57/Kite Road. The roundabout is expected to reduce crashes and improve traffic flow at the intersection. A completion date of September 30, 2027 has been given.

In Columbia and Richmond counties, 2.77 miles of State Route 28/Furys Ferry Road will be resurfaced, between State Route 104/River Watch Parkway and Evans to Locks Road. E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc. has been awarded this $2.11 million project. A completion date of March 31, 2027 has been given.

In Jefferson County, 2.07 miles of US Route 1/State Route 4 will be resurfaced in Wrens, between State Route 540/The Fall Line Freeway and Quaker Road. Pittman Construction Company has been awarded this $1.44 million project. A completion date of March 31, 2027 has been given.

05/26/2026

Continued afternoon showers this week, Augusta.
If you can’t see the road due to water, turn around- don’t drown.

The wet pattern continues with "rinse and repeat" showers and thunderstorms expanding across the area this afternoon and evening. A flood watch is in effect for much of north and central Georgia. Rain rates may exceed 2-3" per hour.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Richmond County in east central Georgia Until 1245 AM EDT.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

This includes the following highways:
Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 193 and 199.
Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 10.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don’t drown.

Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid traveling in this area. Turn around, don’t drown.

05/11/2026

A cold front will move through today where isolated to scattered showers/storms will be possible late this morning into the afternoon. A strong to marginally severe storm will be possible toward the southeastern Midlands, but confidence in this is fairly low.

04/29/2026

Rain and perhaps a rumble of thunder are possible this morning. After a break in the activity, a few showers or thunderstorms are possible later today, mainly across the Northern Midlands. More widespread rainfall is possible towards daybreak Thursday. Amounts will generally be under a half an inch with locally higher amounts in any thunderstorms.