Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 5, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Jan 15, 2016, 2:01 PM EST for Fulton County, Georgia. It took effect at Jan 15, 2016, 3:44 PM EST. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 15, 2016, 2:01 PM EST (19:01 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 15, 2016, 3:44 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 16, 2016, 1:30 AM EST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Fulton County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Chattahoochee River above Roswell (RWLG1). The gauge peaked at 9.35 ft at Jan 15, 2016, 4:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 8 ft
- Minor stage
- 9 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 17 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02335450, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
515
WGUS42 KFFC 151902
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
201 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flood
Warning for the following river in Georgia...
Chattahoochee River near Roswell affecting Fulton County
Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway affecting Cobb and
Fulton Counties
Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg affecting Carroll...Coweta and
Heard Counties
.Recent heavy rainfall has caused significant runoff into streams and
rivers which will cause flooding in some areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
All persons with interests along the river should monitor the latest
forecasts...and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect
life and property.
The latest stage data was furnished in cooperation with the United
States Geological Survey.
&&
GAC121-160630-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0005.160115T2254Z-160116T0630Z/
/RWLG1.1.ER.160115T2254Z.160116T0000Z.160116T0030Z.UU/
201 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Chattahoochee River near Roswell.
* From this afternoon until late tonight.
* At 130 PM Friday the stage was 8.6 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 9.1 feet by this evening. The river will
fall below flood stage by this evening.
* At 9 feet...Flood stage is reached. The water reaches the bottom
of the Ace Sand Company office and begins to flood the parking lot
of Don White Memorial Park on Riverside Road...and the parking lot
at the Azalea Park on Azalea Drive west of Roswell Road. Water will
approach the tennis courts at the Huntcliff Club across from Azalea
Park and begin to flood the road leading to the horse stables. The
storm drains will no longer function properly at Riverside Road and
Northcliff Trace.
&&
LAT...LON 3402 8426 3396 8426 3397 8434 3396 8435
3398 8441 3404 8434
$$
GAC067-121-160900-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0006.160115T1901Z-000000T0000Z/
/VIXG1.1.ER.160115T1837Z.160115T1845Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
201 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 130 PM Friday the stage was 14.1 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 14 feet.
* The river should rise to near 14.5 feet by late this afternoon.
The river will fall below flood stage this evening.
* At 14 feet...Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the
woodlands and portions of the Chattahoochee National Recreation
Area along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Cobb
Parkway. The flood waters will reach the top of the concrete boat
ramp in the recreation area.
&&
LAT...LON 3393 8447 3391 8440 3382 8442 3383 8449
$$
GAC045-077-149-160900-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0007.160116T1730Z-160117T1708Z/
/WHTG1.1.ER.160116T1730Z.160117T0000Z.160117T1108Z.NO/
201 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg.
* From Saturday afternoon until Sunday afternoon.
* At 130 PM Friday the stage was 10.2 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Saturday early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 17.7 feet by Saturday evening. The river
will fall below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* At 17 feet...Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the
woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from
the gage on U.S. Highway 27 or Georgia Highway 16. Flood waters
reach the top of the boat ramp at Riverside Park next to the
bridge. The playground at a day use area on the west side of the
Chattahoochee Bend State Park will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3359 8484 3355 8478 3350 8479 3341 8498
3344 8505 3350 8493
$$
162 follow-up statements
408
WGUS82 KFFC 152058
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
357 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Georgia...
Chattahoochee River near Roswell affecting Fulton County
Chattahoochee River near Vinings Paces Ferry Road affecting Cobb
and Fulton Counties
Chattahoochee River near Morgan Falls Dam TW affecting Cobb and
Fulton Counties
Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway affecting Cobb and
Fulton Counties
Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg affecting Carroll...Coweta and
Heard Counties
GAC121-160630-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0005.160115T2044Z-160116T0630Z/
/RWLG1.1.ER.160115T1905Z.160115T2015Z.160116T0030Z.UU/
357 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Chattahoochee River near Roswell.
* Until late tonight.
* At 300 PM Friday the stage was 9.3 feet...and rising slowly.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 9 feet.
* The river appears to be cresting around 9.3 feet and will continue
to fall to below flood stage by this evening.
* At 9 feet...Flood stage is reached. The water reaches the bottom
of the Ace Sand Company office and begins to flood the parking lot
of Don White Memorial Park on Riverside Road...and the parking lot
at the Azalea Park on Azalea Drive west of Roswell Road. Water will
approach the tennis courts at the Huntcliff Club across from Azalea
Park and begin to flood the road leading to the horse stables. The
storm drains will no longer function properly at Riverside Road and
Northcliff Trace.
&&
LAT...LON 3402 8426 3396 8426 3397 8434 3396 8435
3398 8441 3404 8434
$$
GAC067-121-161056-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MGFG1.1.ER.160115T1841Z.160115T1845Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
357 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chattahoochee River near Morgan Falls Dam TW.
* Until further notice.
* At 300 PM Friday the stage was 818.3 and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 821 feet.
* Two gates have been opened at Morgan Falls Dam. The river will
rise to near flood stage by this evening. The river will fall
below flood stage by midnight.
* At 821 feet...Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of
residential yards occurs downstream from the gage at Morgan Falls
Dam. This will affect homes on Columns Drive in Cobb County and the
water will reach the bottom of the bridge over Sope Creek. Minor
flooding will also affect the yards of homes on Edgewater Drive...
Ferry Landing...River Chase Circle...River Glen Trace and
Winterthur Drive in Fulton County. Portions of the Chattahoochee
River National Recreation Area will have minor flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3398 8441 3396 8435 3391 8440 3393 8447
$$
GAC067-121-161056-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VIXG1.1.ER.160115T1837Z.160115T1915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
357 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway.
* Until further notice.
* At 300 PM Friday the stage was 14.6 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 14 feet.
* The river will rise to near 16 feet this evening. The river will
fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* At 16 feet...Minor flooding expands in the
woodlands and portions of the Chattahoochee National Recreation
Area along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Cobb
Parkway. The flood waters will be around one foot deep over portions
of the access road to the recreation area.
&&
LAT...LON 3393 8447 3391 8440 3382 8442 3383 8449
$$
GAC067-121-161056-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0009.160115T2100Z-160117T0336Z/
/VING1.1.ER.160115T2100Z.160116T1200Z.160116T2136Z.NO/
357 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for
The Chattahoochee River near Vinings Paces Ferry Road.
* From late this afternoon until Saturday evening.
* At 300 PM Friday the stage was 13.8 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 16.7 feet by Saturday morning. The river
will fall below flood stage by Saturday afternoon.
* At 16 feet...Minor flooding continues to expand into the
woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on
Paces Ferry Road. Most of an athletic field at Lovett School...
backyards of residential homes on Cochise Drive...Paces Ferry
Drive...Paces Manor and Farmington Drive...and walking paths by a
restaurant will be under 3 feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3393 8447 3391 8440 3382 8442 3383 8449
$$
GAC045-077-149-161056-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0007.160116T1730Z-160117T1708Z/
/WHTG1.1.ER.160116T1730Z.160117T0000Z.160117T1108Z.NO/
357 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg.
* From Saturday early afternoon until Sunday afternoon.
* At 300 PM Friday the stage was 11.1 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Saturday early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 17.7 feet by Saturday evening. The river
will fall below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* At 17 feet...Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the
woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from
the gage on U.S. Highway 27 or Georgia Highway 16. Flood waters
reach the top of the boat ramp at Riverside Park next to the
bridge. The playground at a day use area on the west side of the
Chattahoochee Bend State Park will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3359 8484 3355 8478 3350 8479 3341 8498
3344 8505 3350 8493
$$
16805
WGUS82 KFFC 160103
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
803 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Chattahoochee River near Roswell affecting Fulton County
Chattahoochee River near Morgan Falls Dam TW affecting Cobb and
Fulton Counties
GAC121-160133-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160116T0630Z/
/RWLG1.1.ER.160115T1905Z.160115T2130Z.160115T2335Z.UU/
803 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Chattahoochee River near Roswell.
* This takes affect immediately.
* At 7 PM Friday the stage was 8.6 feet...and falling.
* Flood stage is 9 feet.
* The river will continue to fall.
* At 9.0 feet...Flood stage is reached. The water reaches the bottom
of the Ace Sand Company office and begins to flood the parking lot
of Don White Memorial Park on Riverside Road...and the parking lot
at the Azalea Park on Azalea Drive west of Roswell Road. Water will
approach the tennis courts at the Huntcliff Club across from Azalea
Park and begin to flood the road leading to the horse stables. The
storm drains will no longer function properly at Riverside Road and
Northcliff Trace.
&&
LAT...LON 3402 8426 3396 8426 3397 8434 3396 8435
3398 8441 3404 8434
$$
GAC067-121-160133-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-160116T0103Z/
/MGFG1.1.ER.160115T1841Z.160115T1845Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
803 PM EST FRI JAN 15 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Chattahoochee River near Morgan Falls Dam TW.
* This takes affect immediately.
* At 7 PM Friday the stage was 819.3 feet...and
slowly falling.
* Flood stage is 821 feet.
* The river will continue to fall.
* At 819.0 feet...Bankfull conditions are reached downstream from the
gage at Morgan Falls Dam. Water begins to flow into low areas of
the flood plain. This will affect residential yards of homes on
Columns Drive in Cobb County...and Edgewater Drive...Ferry
Landing...River Chase Circle...River Glen Trace and Winterthur
Drive in Fulton County. Low areas of the Chattahoochee River
National Recreation Area will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3398 8441 3396 8435 3391 8440 3393 8447
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 8:00 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Schley, Stewart and 5 more | 60 min |
| Jan 15, 9:23 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bibb, Butts, Crawford, Jasper, Jones, Lamar and 7 more | 52 min |
| Jan 15, 11:03 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Banks, Clarke, Greene, Hancock, Madison, Oconee and 4 more | 42 min |
| Jan 15, 12:50 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Forsyth | 17 hr |
| Jan 15, 12:50 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Forsyth, Fulton | 52 hr |
| Jan 15, 2:01 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Fulton | 24 hr |
| Jan 15, 2:01 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Carroll, Coweta, Heard | 46 hr |
| Jan 15, 2:36 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Fulton | 24 hr |
| Jan 15, 2:36 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Fulton | 32 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.