Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 5:34AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2024 - 2:34am
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ohoopee River at GA 297 near Swainsboro affecting Treutlen and
Emanuel Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Ohoopee River at GA 297 near Swainsboro.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor flooding continues of the large
flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on
Georgia Highway 297.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:30 AM EDT Sunday was 19.9 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
19.0 feet on 02/22/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
Area Description:
Emanuel, GA; Treutlen, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA