Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 11:58AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 8:58am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 9:00pm
Description:
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Major severity for the
following rivers in Georgia...
Chattahoochee River at US 41 at Atlanta affecting Cobb and Fulton
Counties.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Chattahoochee River at US 41 at Atlanta.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Major flooding continues with widespread
inundation flooding of the woodlands and large portions of the
Chattahoochee National Recreation Area along the river upstream
and downstream from the gage on Cobb Parkway. The flood waters
will be around 9 feet deep over portions of the access road to the
recreation area. Portions of the parking lot will be under 6 feet
of water. The restrooms at the recreation area will be flooded 4
feet deep.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 24.0 feet and cresting.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 14 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.7 feet on 03/17/1990.
- 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:
Cobb, GA; Fulton, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA