Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:44PM EDT until July 17 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ellijay, East Ellijay, Cherry Log, Roy, Cartecay, Pisgah,
Mountaintown, Stover Creek Shelter and Springer Mountain Shelter.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Fannin, GA; Gilmer, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: