Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 5:37AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2024 - 2:37am
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River at GA 18 at Dames Ferry affecting Monroe and Jones
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Ocmulgee River at GA 18 at Dames Ferry.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Minor flooding expands into woodlands
upstream and downstream from the gage on Dames Ferry Road or
Georgia Highway 18. Low lying areas and portions of river access
roads will become inundated with water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 18.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:00 AM EDT Sunday was 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.6 feet on 03/28/2023.
- 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:
Jones, GA; Monroe, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA