Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 25, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Jan 24, 2017, 7:46 AM EST for Johnson County, Washington County, Wilkinson County, Georgia. It took effect at Jan 24, 2017, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 45 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 24, 2017, 7:46 AM EST (12:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 24, 2017, 1:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 26, 2017, 9:55 AM EST
- In force
- 45 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Johnson County, GA, Washington County, GA, Wilkinson County, GA
The radar
The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Oconee River below Oconee (OCNG1). The gauge peaked at 17.86 ft at Jan 25, 2017, 4:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 14 ft
- Minor stage
- 17 ft
- Moderate stage
- 21 ft
- Major stage
- 25 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02223248, 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.
872
WGUS42 KFFC 241246
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
746 AM EST TUE JAN 24 2017
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Johnson...Washington AND
Wilkinson 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.
&&
GAC167-303-319-250246-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0025.170124T1800Z-170125T2000Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.170124T1800Z.170125T0600Z.170125T1400Z.NO/
746 AM EST TUE JAN 24 2017
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Oconee River near Oconee.
* From this afternoon until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 7AM Tuesday the stage was 16.6 feet...and
rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue
to rise to near 17.4 feet by midnight tonight.The river will
fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* At 17 feet...Flood stage is reached. The water level reaches the
top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just upstream and
rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor flooding of
woodlands near the river occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$10 follow-up statements
461
WGUS82 KFFC 241938
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
238 PM EST TUE JAN 24 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Johnson...Washington AND
Wilkinson COUNTIES
GAC167-303-319-250938-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170126T1200Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.170124T1631Z.170125T1200Z.170126T0600Z.NO/
238 PM EST TUE JAN 24 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 215 PM Tuesday the stage was 17.3 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and forecast.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 18.1 feet by Wednesday
morning. The river will fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
* At 18 feet...The water level begins to flood portions of the dirt
parking lot area near the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding continues in the woodlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$560
WGUS82 KFFC 242354
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
654 PM EST TUE JAN 24 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Johnson...Washington AND
Wilkinson COUNTIES
GAC167-303-319-251354-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170126T1200Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.170124T1631Z.170125T1200Z.170126T0600Z.NO/
654 PM EST TUE JAN 24 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 6PM Tuesday the stage was 17.5 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 18.1 feet by tomorrow
morning. The river will fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
* At 18.0 feet...The water level begins to flood portions of the dirt
parking lot area near the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding continues in the woodlands near the river.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.2 feet on Jan 26 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$366
WGUS82 KFFC 250544
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
1244 AM EST WED JAN 25 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Johnson...Washington and
Wilkinson Counties
GAC167-303-319-251944-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170126T0300Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.170124T1631Z.170125T0500Z.170125T2100Z.NO/
1244 AM EST WED JAN 25 2017
...Flood Warning extended until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until this evening.
* At 1230 AM Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet...and nearly steady.
* Minor flooding is occurring, and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* The river will begin to fall later this morning, dropping below
flood stage late this afternoon.
* Between 17 and 18 feet, minor flooding occurs with the water
level reaching the top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. The
river may also flood portions of the dirt parking lot area near
the boat ramp and minor flooding will occur in the woodlands
along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$478
WGUS82 KFFC 250939
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
439 AM EST WED JAN 25 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Johnson...Washington and
Wilkinson Counties
GAC167-303-319-252339-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170126T0300Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.170124T1631Z.170125T0845Z.170125T2100Z.NO/
439 AM EST WED JAN 25 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until this evening.
* At 415 AM Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet...and nearly steady.
* Minor flooding is occurring, and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* The river will begin to fall later this morning, dropping below
flood stage late this afternoon.
* Between 17 and 18 feet, minor flooding occurs with the water
level reaching the top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. The
river may also flood portions of the dirt parking lot area near
the boat ramp and minor flooding will occur in the woodlands
along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$072
WGUS82 KFFC 251637
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
1137 AM EST WED JAN 25 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Johnson...Washington AND
Wilkinson COUNTIES
GAC167-303-319-260300-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170126T0300Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.170124T1631Z.170125T0845Z.170125T2100Z.NO/
1137 AM EST WED JAN 25 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until this evening.
* At 1045AM Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding is forecast to continue.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this
evening.
* At 18 feet...The water level begins to flood portions of the dirt
parking lot area near the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding continues in the woodlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$024
WGUS42 KFFC 260134
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
834 PM EST WED JAN 25 2017
...Observed Flooding Changed from Minor to Minor Severity for the
following rivers in Georgia...
...Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to Minor Severity for the
following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Johnson...Washington AND
Wilkinson 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.
&&
GAC167-303-319-261200-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170126T1200Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.170124T1631Z.170125T0845Z.170126T0600Z.NO/
834 PM EST WED JAN 25 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 08PM Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by after
midnight tonight.
* At 17.0 feet...Flood stage is reached. The water level reaches the
top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just upstream and
rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor flooding of
woodlands near the river occurs.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on Mar 27 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$949
WGUS82 KFFC 260243
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
943 PM EST WED JAN 25 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Johnson...Washington AND
Wilkinson COUNTIES
GAC167-303-319-261200-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170126T1200Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.170124T1631Z.170125T0845Z.170126T0600Z.NO/
943 PM EST WED JAN 25 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 09PM Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet...and
rising/falling/steady.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by after
midnight tomorrow.
* At 17.0 feet...Flood stage is reached. The water level reaches the
top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just upstream and
rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor flooding of
woodlands near the river occurs.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.4 feet on Feb 7 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$190
WGUS82 KFFC 260246
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
946 PM EST WED JAN 25 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Johnson...Washington AND
Wilkinson COUNTIES
GAC167-303-319-261200-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170126T1200Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.170124T1631Z.170125T0845Z.170126T0600Z.NO/
946 PM EST WED JAN 25 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 9PM Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by after
midnight tonight.
* At 17.0 feet...Flood stage is reached. The water level reaches the
top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just upstream and
rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor flooding of
woodlands near the river occurs.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.4 feet on Feb 7 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$271
WGUS82 KFFC 260732
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
232 AM EST THU JAN 26 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Johnson...Washington and
Wilkinson Counties
GAC167-303-319-261628-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170126T1628Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.170124T1631Z.170125T0845Z.170126T1028Z.NO/
232 AM EST THU JAN 26 2017
...Flood Warning extended until this morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until this morning.
* At 215 AM Thursday the stage was 17.2 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring, and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* The river will continue to fall, dropping below flood stage
later this morning.
* At 17 feet, minor flooding occurs with the water level around
the top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp just upstream and
rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor flooding
continues in the woodlands near the river as well.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$169
WGUS82 KFFC 261455
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
955 AM EST THU JAN 26 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Johnson...Washington AND
Wilkinson COUNTIES
GAC167-303-319-261525-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170126T1628Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.170124T1631Z.170125T0845Z.170126T1027Z.NO/
955 AM EST THU JAN 26 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Oconee River near Oconee.
* This takes affect immediately.
* At 10AM Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet...and
falling.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* The creek/river will continue to fall.
* At 17 feet...Flood stage is reached. The water level reaches the
top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just upstream and
rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor flooding of
woodlands near the river occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$Nearby
River Flood Warnings in Georgia, 2017Every river flood warning in 2017
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.