Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 3:39PM EDT until July 17 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
FFWFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Union County in north central Georgia...
Western Towns County in northeastern Georgia...
* Until 945 PM EDT Friday.
* At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour.
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...
Blairsville, Young Harris, Track Rock, Owltown, Vogel State Park
and Brasstown Bald.
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:
Towns, GA; Union, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: