PHOTOS: Weekend storms roar across Georgia, downing trees and flooding roadways

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GEMA photographs depict storm damage in Central Georgia on March 26, 2023.

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The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office responds to property damage and dangling power lines on March 26, 2023.

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The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office responds to downed trees and power lines on March 26, 2023.

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A NOAA and NWS map depicts severe weather over Georgia on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

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GEMA photographs depict stor m damage in Central Georgia on March 26, 2023.

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A large tree blocks a road near Mercer University after storms pass through Macon on March 27, 2023.

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Water rushes through High Falls State Park in Monroe County after severe storms brought rain and flooding on March 27, 2023.

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An aerial view shows water rushing through High Falls State Park in Monroe County after severe storms brought rain and flooding on March 27, 2023.

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Campers are rescued by vessel due to rising water levels covering a roadway. Another 25 campsites' visitors at High Falls State Park were asked to relocate due to the water levels. There were no injuries and all campers were evacuated without incident.

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Several lines of storms moved through the state Friday through Monday.

Gov. Brian Kemp and other officials surveyed the damage around LaGrange and Milledgeville late Monday, after strong storms tore through those communities over the weekend.

Troup County sustained the most damage, with up to 100 structures reportedly damaged by the system.



The National Weather Service confirmed at least one tornado in that outbreak.



The storm also caused damage in Baldwin County.



Kemp declared a State of Emergency Sunday as counties began cleanup efforts.

Georgia Power has reported about 7,000 customers across the state without power.

A heavy storm early Monday caused street flooding in Macon.



NWS issued the following forecast for central and southern parts of Alabama and Georgia through March 29, 2023:



"Anomalously high moisture continuing to stream northward from the Gulf will promote heavy rain rates. The quasi-stationary nature of the boundary will also lead to repeated, overlapping storm development and motions increasing the potential for locations to see multiple rounds of heavy rain and higher rainfall totals."



Flooding continues across low-lying areas in many parts of the state, from Atlanta southward. NWS advises drivers to use caution when driving and avoid driving into standing water:

• Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away. Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.

Check local river levels here.

This is a developing story.