Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 10:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 7:01pm
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 7:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River at Avant Mine near Oconee affecting Washington and
Wilkinson Counties.
For the Oconee River Basin...including Penfield, Milledgeville,
Oconee, Oconee, McIntyre, Irwinton, Oconee, Dublin, Mount Vernon...
Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Oconee River at Avant Mine near Oconee.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18 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 9:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 18.5 feet and falling.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 18 feet.
- 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