Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 4:54AM EDT until September 27 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 1:54am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 8:00am
Description:
FFWFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Hancock County in east central Georgia...
Taliaferro County in east central Georgia...
Warren County in east central Georgia...
Southern Wilkes County in east central Georgia...
* Until 1100 AM EDT Friday.
* At 454 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the
warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The
expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned
area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Washington, Warrenton, Sparta, Crawfordville, White Plains,
Norwood, Sharon, Camak, Springfield, Barnett, Raytown, Powelton,
Sandy Cross, Alexander Stephens Park, Ficklin, Mayfield, Cadley,
Lundberg, Lyneville and Rocky Creek Fire Dept.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Hancock, GA; Taliaferro, GA; Warren, GA; Wilkes, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA