Historical Marker

Flood of July 7, 1994

Albany · Dougherty County

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The Story

When Tropical Storm Alberto stalled over Georgia in July 1994, the Flint River crested 23 feet above flood stage, submerging thousands of Albany homes and forcing widespread evacuations in the region's worst flood.

About this site

Flood of July 7, 1994 is a historical marker in Albany, Dougherty County. It is one of 19 historical markers documented in Dougherty County, among 62 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 31.5744, -84.1492 near Albany. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ray Charles (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include The Bridge House, Davis-Exchange Bank Building, and C.B. (Chevene Bowers) King.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 31.5744, -84.1492 · Albany, Dougherty County

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