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River Flood Warning 101, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Nov 9, 2018, 2:01 PM EST for Forsyth County, Fulton County, Georgia. It took effect at Nov 10, 2018, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 9, 2018, 2:01 PM EST (19:01 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 10, 2018, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 10, 2018, 6:41 AM EST
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Forsyth County, GA, Fulton County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Big Creek near Alpharetta (APHG1). The gauge peaked at 6.63 ft at Nov 10, 2018, 1:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 6 ft
- Minor stage
- 7 ft
- Moderate stage
- 11 ft
- Major stage
- 13 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02335700, 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.
747
WGUS42 KFFC 091901
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
201 PM EST Fri Nov 9 2018
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Forsyth and Fulton 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.
&&
GAC117-121-100900-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0101.181110T0600Z-181111T0040Z/
/APHG1.1.ER.181110T0600Z.181110T1800Z.181110T1840Z.NO/
201 PM EST Fri Nov 9 2018
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Big Creek near Alpharetta.
* From late tonight until Saturday evening.
* At 145 PM Friday the stage was 6.5 feet, and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast to develop.
* Flood stage is 7 feet.
* The creek is forecast to rise above flood stage by early Saturday
morning, then continue rising, reaching near 7.1 feet by early
Saturday afternoon. The creek will fall below flood stage later
Saturday afternoon.
* At 6 feet, bankfull conditions are reached along the creek between
Cumming in Forsyth County to Alpharetta and Roswell in North Fulton
County. Some low lying spots along The Big Creek Greenway will begin
to flood with a few inches of water upstream and downstream from the
gage on Kimball Bridge Road. Water will begin to enter low portions
of the YMCA Campground off Preston Ridge Road.
At 7 feet, flood Stage is reached with minor flooding of woodlands
and fields beginning along the creek between Cumming in Forsyth
County to Alpharetta and Roswell in North Fulton County. Flooding
will effect portions of The Big Creek Greenway near Alpharetta and
some portions may become closed with around one foot of water,
especially upstream and downstream from the gage on Kimball Bridge
Road and near Rock Mill Park. Portions of the YMCA Campground off
Preston Ridge Road will also begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3410 8425 3410 8420 3404 8425 3402 8430
3404 8433 3407 8427
$$4 follow-up statements
920
WGUS82 KFFC 100034
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
734 PM EST Fri Nov 9 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Forsyth and Fulton Counties
GAC117-121-101433-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0101.181110T0600Z-181111T0040Z/
/APHG1.1.ER.181110T0600Z.181110T1800Z.181110T1840Z.NO/
734 PM EST Fri Nov 9 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Big Creek near Alpharetta.
* From after midnight tomorrow until Saturday evening.
* At 76PM Friday the stage was 6.5 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 7 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and
continue to rise to near 7.1 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.The
river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon.
* At 7 feet...Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands
and fields begin along the creek between Cumming in Forsyth
County...to Alpharetta and Roswell in North Fulton County.
Flooding starts to effect portions of The Big Creek Greenway near
Alpharetta and some portions may become closed with around one foot
of water...especially upstream and downstream from the gage on
Kimball Bridge Road and near Rock Mill Park. Portions of the YMCA
Campground off Preston Ridge Road will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3410 8425 3410 8420 3404 8425 3402 8430
3404 8433 3407 8427
$$534
WGUS82 KFFC 100037 CCA
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
734 PM EST Fri Nov 9 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Forsyth and Fulton Counties
GAC117-121-101433-
/O.COR.KFFC.FL.W.0101.181110T0600Z-181111T0040Z/
/APHG1.1.ER.181110T0600Z.181110T1800Z.181110T1840Z.NO/
734 PM EST Fri Nov 9 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Big Creek near Alpharetta.
* From after midnight tomorrow until Saturday evening.
* At 7PM Friday the stage was 6.5 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 7 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and
continue to rise to near 7.1 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.The
river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon.
* At 7 feet...Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands
and fields begin along the creek between Cumming in Forsyth
County...to Alpharetta and Roswell in North Fulton County.
Flooding starts to effect portions of The Big Creek Greenway near
Alpharetta and some portions may become closed with around one foot
of water...especially upstream and downstream from the gage on
Kimball Bridge Road and near Rock Mill Park. Portions of the YMCA
Campground off Preston Ridge Road will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3410 8425 3410 8420 3404 8425 3402 8430
3404 8433 3407 8427
$$650
WGUS82 KFFC 100854
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
354 AM EST Sat Nov 10 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Forsyth and Fulton Counties
GAC117-121-102254-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-181111T0040Z/
/APHG1.1.ER.181110T1200Z.181110T1800Z.181110T1840Z.NO/
354 AM EST Sat Nov 10 2018
The Flood Warning continues for The Big Creek near Alpharetta.
* From this morning until this evening.
* At 3 AM Saturday the stage was 6.6 feet...and rising.
* Nonflood flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 7 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to
rise to near 7.1 feet by this afternoon.The river will fall below
flood stage by this afternoon.
* At 7 feet...Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands
and fields begin along the creek between Cumming in Forsyth
County...to Alpharetta and Roswell in North Fulton County.
Flooding starts to effect portions of The Big Creek Greenway near
Alpharetta and some portions may become closed with around one foot
of water...especially upstream and downstream from the gage on
Kimball Bridge Road and near Rock Mill Park. Portions of the YMCA
Campground off Preston Ridge Road will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3410 8425 3410 8420 3404 8425 3402 8430
3404 8433 3407 8427
$$120
WGUS82 KFFC 101141
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
641 AM EST Sat Nov 10 2018
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Forsyth and Fulton Counties
GAC117-121-101211-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-181111T0040Z/
/APHG1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
641 AM EST Sat Nov 10 2018
The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Big Creek near Alpharetta.
* This takes effect immediately.
* Until this evening.
* At 5 AM Saturday the stage was 6.5 feet...and falling.
* Flood stage is 7 feet.
* The creek/river will continue to fall.
* At 7 feet...Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands
and fields begin along the creek between Cumming in Forsyth
County...to Alpharetta and Roswell in North Fulton County.
Flooding starts to effect portions of The Big Creek Greenway near
Alpharetta and some portions may become closed with around one foot
of water...especially upstream and downstream from the gage on
Kimball Bridge Road and near Rock Mill Park. Portions of the YMCA
Campground off Preston Ridge Road will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3410 8425 3410 8420 3404 8425 3402 8430
3404 8433 3407 8427
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 4:10 AM EST | Freeze Watch | FFC | Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga and 43 more | 30 hr |
| Nov 9, 4:10 AM EST | Freeze Warning | FFC | Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade and 16 more | 30 hr |
| Nov 9, 5:09 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dooly | 36 min |
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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.