Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 10:58AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 7:58am
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Chattahoochee River at GA 100 at Franklin affecting Heard County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Chattahoochee River at GA 100 at Franklin.
* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding
begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and
downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27. Low portions of the
park and athletic fields will begin to flood on the downstream and
right bank side of the bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 23.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Saturday was 23.2 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.7 feet on 03/15/1929.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
Area Description:
Heard, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA