Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 7:16PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 4:16pm
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 4:30am
Description:
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Georgia...
Williamson Swamp Creek at Davisboro affecting Washington and
Jefferson Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Williamson Swamp Creek at Davisboro.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13 feet, Moderate flooding begins. Significant
flooding occurs in the woodlands and swamp along the creek
upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or
South Main Street. The water level reaches the bottom of the
bridge and county officials may need to close it. Residential
yards near the bridge on the right bank begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 13.2 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 10 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:
Jefferson, GA; Washington, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA