Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 6:44AM EDT until September 28 at 2:56AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 3:44am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 3:45pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Georgia...
Chattahoochee River at Atlanta affecting Fulton and Cobb Counties.
For the Chattahoochee River Basin...including Atlanta...Major
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Chattahoochee River at Atlanta.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. Significant
flooding of the woodlands along the river occurs upstream and
downstream from the gage on Paces Ferry Road. An athletic field at
Lovett School and backyards of residential homes on Cochise
Drive...Paces Ferry Drive...Paces Manor and Farmington Drive...and
walking paths by a restaurant will be under 5 feet of water. The
flood waters will begin to reach the foundations of some homes in
lower lying areas.
At 20.0 feet, Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation
flooding occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Paces
Ferry Road. An athletic field at Lovett School and backyards of
residential homes on Cochise Drive...Paces Ferry Drive...Paces
Manor and Farmington Drive will be under 7 feet of water. Several
homes...businesses and a restaurant parking lot and patio in this
area will begin to flood. Around 3 miles downstream...portions of
a cement plant and a supply line railroad bridge will begin to
flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM EDT Friday the estimated stage was 19 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.8
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this
evening. Continue to monitor latest forecasts for any
updates.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
Area Description:
Cobb, GA; Fulton, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA