Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 1:27PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 10:27am
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 10:30pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Alcovy River near Alcovy River above Covington affecting Walton
and Newton Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Alcovy River near Alcovy River above Covington.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, flood stage is reached. Minor flooding
begins of woodlands and the natural flood plain of the river
upstream and downstream from the gage on Alcovy Trestle Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:00 PM EDT Saturday was 12.2 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.9 feet on 02/08/2020.
- 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:
Newton, GA; Walton, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA