Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2024 - 2:08am
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 2:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River at Abbeville affecting Telfair, Wilcox and Dodge
Counties.
For the Ocmulgee River Basin...including Abbeville...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ocmulgee River at Abbeville.
* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of farm lands...timberlands...and
access roads will occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight and continue rising to 15.1 feet Thursday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.0 feet on 02/13/1985.
- 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.
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:
Dodge, GA; Telfair, GA; Wilcox, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA