Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 7:48PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 4:48pm
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 5:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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 22 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 7 feet deep over portions of the access road to the
recreation area. Portions of the parking lot will be under 4 feet
of water. The restrooms at the recreation area will be flooded two
feet deep.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 22.6 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 14 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:
Cobb, GA; Fulton, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA