Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 1:05PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 10:05am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 10:15pm
Description:
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Georgia...
Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road at Atlanta affecting Fulton
County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road at Atlanta.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Major flooding begins with widespread
inundation of areas upstream and downstream from the gage on
Defoors Ferry Road. The athletic track and fields upstream will be
flooded with up to 7 feet of water. Portions of the road will be
flooded with up to two feet of water. Some erosion may occur to
the road bed. Some of the condos in Westover Plantation and the
businessee on Defoors Hill Road will be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 21.2 feet and cresting.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:45 PM EDT Friday was 21.5 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 15.0 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:
Fulton, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA