Flooding causes closures and delays in Lowndes County

On November 8, 2024By Littum

VALDOSTA, Ga. (WCTV) -Valdosta City Schools will be closed Thursday, Nov. 7, according to a post on their Facebook page.

The closure takes place after a storm surge in the area. In a Facebook post, school officials said it was due to their inability to safely transport students to school.

Valdosta City Schools closed Thursday the 7th.(Madison Glaser)

Scintilla Charter Academy also made the decision to close their doors for the safety of their SCA students and staff.

The City of Valdosta is asking drivers to avoid several areas due to flooding:

Inner perimeter is flooded at VHS across all lanes.
Patterson is flooded in Drexel Park.
Berkley Road water is across the road.
Intersection between Saint Augustine Road and River Street – flooded intersection.
River Street at Saunders Flooded Area.
Country Club at Williamsburg – fairway undermined.
Saint Augustine Road at Hightower Creek – roadway undermined.
Flooding affects eastbound and westbound lanes of US84 near the intersection of Leon Street.

All public facilities in the South Health District of Lowndes County are delaying their start times today. All locations are expected to open by noon Thursday.

The city is urging motorists on their morning commute to use caution and avoid these areas until conditions improve.

Lowndes County Schools will be open Thursday the 7th.

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