Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 10:34AM EDT until September 28 at 4:40AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 7:34am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 7:45pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in Georgia...
Big Creek at GA 9 near Cumming affecting Forsyth County.
For the Big Creek...including Cumming, Alpharetta, Roswell...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast.
* WHERE...Big Creek at GA 9 near Cumming.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 8 feet, Minor flooding will expand into the natural
flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at
Atlanta Highway or Georgia Highway 9. Most of the sidewalk and
boardwalk of the Big Creek Greenway will be under a foot or two of
water. The areas under the Georgia 400 Highway and McFarland Road
will be covered with around three feet of water. A portion of the
sidewalk under Majors Road will be covered with around four feet
of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.2 feet and cresting.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 3.2 feet tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 6 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
Area Description:
Forsyth, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA