Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 12:57PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 9:57am
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River at Avant Mine near Oconee affecting Washington and
Wilkinson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Oconee River at Avant Mine near Oconee.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, flood stage is reached. Minor flooding
begins in the woodlands and wetlands along the river upstream and
downstream from a gage located by a dirt boat ramp on the west
side of Avant Mine off Adams Road in Washington County. The water
level will be at the top of the boat ramp.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:45 PM EDT Saturday was 18.4 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.5 feet on 03/08/2024.
- 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:
Washington, GA; Wilkinson, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA