According to the passage, why is northern Georgia most in danger of flooding during a tropical storm? This paragraph comes from a report created by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. The entire state of Georgia is vulnerable to inland flooding produced by a tropical cyclone, particularly the northern Georgia which is mountainous and prone to deadly flash flooding. According to a study conducted by the National Hurricane Center, during the years from 1970 through 1999, over half (59%) of the more than 600 U. S. direct tropical cyclone related fatalities occurred due to inland flooding; more than three-quarters of the fatalities were children under the age of 13; and most occurred in inland counties. Answers: There are a number of rivers in this part of the state. The mountains in this area contribute to sudden floods.
This area is located along the Atlantic Ocean.
At sea level, northern Georgia is the lowest part of the state.
There are a number of rivers in this part of the state