Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 6:21am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 6:30pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Little River at GA 5 near Woodstock affecting Cherokee County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Little River at GA 5 near Woodstock.
* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will
occur in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the
gage at Old Georgia Highway 5. A public boat ramp just downstream
and on the right bank from the bridge will be under one foot of
water. Low lying areas of the South Cherokee Recreation Park and
the soccer fields off Druw Cameron Drive will begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 11.2 feet and rising.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM EDT Friday was 11.2 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 11 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
Area Description:
Cherokee, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA