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River Flood Warning 131, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Nov 13, 2018, 11:15 AM EST for Barrow County, Jackson County, Georgia. It was in force for 56 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2018, 11:15 AM EST (16:15 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 15, 2018, 7:11 PM EST
- In force
- 56 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Barrow County, GA, Jackson County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Middle Oconee River near Arcade (ACDG1). The gauge peaked at 18.11 ft at Nov 13, 2018, 8:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 15 ft
- Minor stage
- 16 ft
- Moderate stage
- 21 ft
- Major stage
- 27 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02217475, 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.
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WGUS42 KFFC 131615
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1115 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Middle Oconee River near Arcade affecting Barrow and Jackson
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.
&&
GAC013-157-140614-
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1115 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Middle Oconee River near Arcade.
* From this morning until Wednesday morning.
* At 10 AM Tuesday the stage was 15.8 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by early this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 17.8 feet by this evening. The river will
fall below flood stage after midnight tonight.
* At 18 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields
and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage at Georgia
Highway 82. A few dirt access roads and a residential yard just
downstream will be flooded with up to two feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8377 3410 8375 3406 8355 3400 8347
3395 8352 3402 8363
$$8 follow-up statements
655
WGUS82 KFFC 140211
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
911 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Sweetwater Creek near Austell affecting Cobb and Douglas Counties
Middle Oconee River near Arcade affecting Barrow and Jackson
Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Conasauga River near Eton affecting Murray and Whitfield Counties
Coosa River near Rome Mayos Bar L & D Park affecting Floyd County
Ocmulgee River near Macon affecting Bibb...Houston...Jones...
Monroe and Twiggs Counties
Oconee River near Penfield affecting Clarke...Greene and Oconee
Counties
GAC213-313-141611-
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/ETNG1.1.ER.181113T1435Z.181114T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
911 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Conasauga River near Eton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8 PM Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet...and steady.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* At 12 feet...Minor flooding of woodlands...pasture and fields
begins along the river...upstream and downstream from the gage on
Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3473 8489 3499 8485 3499 8475 3491 8480 3472 8483
$$
GAC115-141611-
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/RMBG1.1.ER.181113T1309Z.181114T0132Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
911 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Coosa River near Rome Mayos Bar L & D Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 845 PM Tuesday the stage was 26 feet...and steady.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 24 feet.
* At 26 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields
and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the gage
on the old Lock and Dam behind the Trading Post. The boat ramp will
be completely under water at Lock and Dam park.
&&
LAT...LON 3425 8524 3421 8518 3417 8526 3420 8536
3425 8531 3423 8526
$$
GAC067-097-141611-
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911 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday evening...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Sweetwater Creek near Austell.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 845 PM Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and forecast.
* Flood stage is 10 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 11.9 feet by early Wednesday
morning. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday
afternoon.
* At 12 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields
upstream and downstream from the gage near the Interstate 20
bridge. Portions of a paintball playing field just downstream of
the bridge and athletic fields in the Woodrow Wilson Park on Mount
Vernon Road are flooded with one to two feet of water. Water also
floods yards of four elevated homes along Mount Vernon Road. A
portion of Wren Circle in Douglas County...the County Iron Works
and Sunlight Drive in Cobb County begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3379 8464 3385 8463 3380 8459 3374 8459
3370 8463 3376 8466
$$
GAC021-153-169-207-289-141611-
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/MACG1.1.ER.181115T0055Z.181116T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
911 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Ocmulgee River near Macon.
* From Wednesday evening until further notice.
* At 830 PM Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet...and falling though
expected to rise again Wednesday morning.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Wednesday evening and continue
to rise to near 21.9 feet by early Friday morning.
* At 21 feet...Minor flooding expands. An increasing amount of the
Macon GreenWay Ocmulgee Heritage Trail floods north of the Martin
Luther King Boulevard bridge. The flood waters will be up to two
feet deep on portions of the trail and both banks overflow upstream
from the bridge. Large portions of agricultural lands east of Macon
and well downstream will be under 1 to 4 feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3290 8372 3293 8367 3282 8356 3266 8353
3263 8359 3274 8363
$$
GAC013-157-141611-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0131.000000T0000Z-181114T1725Z/
/ACDG1.1.ER.181113T1619Z.181114T0045Z.181114T1125Z.NO/
911 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Middle Oconee River near Arcade.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 845 PM Tuesday the stage was 18.1 feet...and steady.
* Minor flooding is occurring and forecast.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Wednesday
morning.
* At 18 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields
and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage at Georgia
Highway 82. A few dirt access roads and a residential yard just
downstream will be flooded with up to two feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8377 3410 8375 3406 8355 3400 8347
3395 8352 3402 8363
$$
GAC059-133-219-141611-
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/PNFG1.1.ER.181114T2015Z.181115T1800Z.181117T2256Z.NO/
911 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Oconee River near Penfield.
* From Wednesday afternoon until Saturday evening.
* At 9 PM Tuesday the stage was 11.7 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Wednesday afternoon and
continue to rise to near 16.4 feet by Thursday early afternoon.The
river will fall below flood stage by Saturday afternoon.
* At 17 feet...Minor flooding continues to expand into fields...
woodlands and pastures near the river. The water level is very
close to Ward Road on the right bank. Flood waters will be
approaching irrigation systems and they may need to be moved to
higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3364 8325 3364 8333 3383 8333 3384 8327
$$122
WGUS82 KFFC 140538
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1238 AM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Middle Oconee River near Arcade affecting Barrow and Jackson
Counties
GAC013-157-141725-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0131.000000T0000Z-181114T1725Z/
/ACDG1.1.ER.181113T1619Z.181114T0045Z.181114T1125Z.NO/
1238 AM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Middle Oconee River near Arcade.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 12 AM Wednesday the stage was 17.6 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* At 18 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields
and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage at Georgia
Highway 82. A few dirt access roads and a residential yard just
downstream will be flooded with up to two feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8377 3410 8375 3406 8355 3400 8347
3395 8352 3402 8363
$$461
WGUS82 KFFC 140818
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
318 AM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Macon affecting Bibb...Houston...Jones...
Monroe and Twiggs Counties
Middle Oconee River near Arcade affecting Barrow and Jackson
Counties
Oconee River near Penfield affecting Clarke...Greene and Oconee
Counties
GAC021-153-169-207-289-142217-
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/MACG1.1.ER.181115T1040Z.181118T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
318 AM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Ocmulgee River near Macon.
* From early tomorrow until further notice.
* At 3 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.2 feet...and nearly steady.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by early Thursday and continue
to rise to near 20.4 feet by Saturday evening.
* At 21 feet...Minor flooding expands. An increasing amount of the
Macon GreenWay Ocmulgee Heritage Trail floods north of the Martin
Luther King Boulevard bridge. The flood waters will be up to two
feet deep on portions of the trail and both banks overflow upstream
from the bridge. Large portions of agricultural lands east of Macon
and well downstream will be under 1 to 4 feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3290 8372 3293 8367 3282 8356 3266 8353
3263 8359 3274 8363
$$
GAC013-157-142217-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0131.000000T0000Z-181116T1017Z/
/ACDG1.1.ER.181113T1619Z.181114T0045Z.181116T0417Z.NO/
318 AM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Middle Oconee River near Arcade.
* From tomorrow morning until late Thursday night.
* At 3 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.7 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* The river will fall to near 7 feet this evening before begining
to rise again. The river will rise to near 18.0 feet by Thursday
evening. The river will fall below flood stage late Thursday evening.
* At 18 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields
and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage at Georgia
Highway 82. A few dirt access roads and a residential yard just
downstream will be flooded with up to two feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8377 3410 8375 3406 8355 3400 8347
3395 8352 3402 8363
$$
GAC059-133-219-142217-
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/PNFG1.1.ER.181114T1851Z.181117T0600Z.181117T2338Z.NO/
318 AM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late Saturday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Oconee River near Penfield.
* From this afternoon until late Saturday night.
* At 3 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue
to rise to near 15.4 feet by Thursday morning.The river will fall
below flood stage by Saturday evening.
* At 17 feet...Minor flooding continues to expand into fields...
woodlands and pastures near the river. The water level is very
close to Ward Road on the right bank. Flood waters will be
approaching irrigation systems and they may need to be moved to
higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3364 8325 3364 8333 3383 8333 3384 8327
$$888
WGUS82 KFFC 141706
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1206 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Forsyth and Fulton Counties
Sweetwater Creek near Austell affecting Cobb and Douglas Counties
Ocmulgee River near Macon affecting Bibb...Houston...Jones...
Monroe and Twiggs Counties
Middle Oconee River near Arcade affecting Barrow and Jackson
Counties
Oconee River near Penfield affecting Clarke...Greene and Oconee
Counties
Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton affecting Whitfield
County
Oostanaula River near Calhoun affecting Gordon County
Coosa River near Rome Mayos Bar L & D Park affecting Floyd County
Coosa River near Plant Hammond affecting Floyd County
Suwanee Creek near Suwanee affecting Gwinnett County
GAC313-150706-
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/CHCG1.1.ER.181113T0143Z.181114T2100Z.181115T1202Z.UU/
1206 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 11 AM Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet...and steady.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 17.5 feet by late this
afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* At 18.0 feet...Minor flooding expands into the pastures...fields
and woodlands upstream and downstream from the Keiths Mill Road
bridge.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.6 feet on Sep 29 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3471 8489 3480 8495 3488 8495 3488 8486
3480 8488 3474 8486
$$
GAC129-150706-
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/CALG1.1.ER.181113T2227Z.181114T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Oostanaula River near Calhoun.
* Until further notice.
* At 11 AM Wednesday the stage was 21.1 feet...and slowly falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* At 21.0 feet...Minor flooding begins of woodlands...fields and
pastures upstream and downstream from the gage behind a water
treatment plant off Mauldin Road. A boat ramp and portions of a
small parking lot on the upstream and right bank side of the
Georgia Highway 136 Connector will be under water.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0 feet on Dec 10 2009.
&&
LAT...LON 3455 8499 3455 8492 3439 8506 3443 8512 3453 8504
$$
GAC115-150706-
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/RMBG1.1.ER.181113T1309Z.181114T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Coosa River near Rome Mayos Bar L & D Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 10 AM Wednesday the stage was 25.5 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* At 26.0 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields
and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the gage
on the old Lock and Dam behind the Trading Post. The boat ramp will
be completely under water at Lock and Dam park.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.6 feet on Feb 6 2010.
&&
LAT...LON 3425 8524 3421 8518 3417 8526 3420 8536
3425 8531 3423 8526
$$
GAC115-150706-
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/HMMG1.1.ER.181114T0120Z.181114T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1206 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Coosa River near Plant Hammond.
* Until further notice.
* At 7 AM Wednesday the stage was 572.8 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 570.0 feet.
* At 573.0 feet...Minor flooding continues to expand further into the
woodlands...fields and pasture along the river upstream and
downstream from the gage behind Plant Hammond. The access road near
the intakes behind the plant begins to flood. The boat ramp near
the intakes and a small portion of an access road near and under
the Georgia Highway 100 bridge will be under 3 feet of water.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 572.8 feet on Feb 7 2010.
&&
LAT...LON 3425 8531 3420 8536 3421 8539 3427 8542 3428 8537
$$
GAC117-121-150706-
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1206 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Big Creek near Alpharetta.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 11 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.2 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 8.4 feet by early Friday
morning. The river will fall below flood stage Friday before
midnight.
* At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding continues to expand further into the
woodlands and fields along the creek from near Cumming in south
Forsyth County to Alpharetta and Roswell in north Fulton County.
Additional portions of The Big Creek Greenway have minor flooding
with 1 to 2 feet of water. Most of the walking and biking paths
will be closed...especially upstream and downstream from the gage
on Kimball Bridge Road and near Rock Mill Park. Portions of the
YMCA Campground off Preston Ridge Road will flood.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet on Jul 4 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3410 8425 3410 8420 3404 8425 3402 8430
3404 8433 3407 8427
$$
GAC135-150706-
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1206 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Suwanee Creek near Suwanee.
* From Thursday tomorrow until Thursday evening.
* At 11AM Wednesday the stage was 2.6 feet...and falling but will begin
rising this evening.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by early Thursday and continue
to rise to near 8.7 feet by thursday early afternoon.The river will
fall below flood stage by Thursday afternoon.
* At 9.0 feet...Minor flooding expands along the creek upstream and
downstream from the gage at U S Highway 23 or Buford Highway. Most
of the Suwanee Creek Greenway and trails are flooded from the
Suwanee Creek Park to George Pierce Park. The minor flooding will
also begin to affect portions of the playground area behind the
Suwanee Elementary School.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.6 feet on Mar 28 2009.
&&
LAT...LON 3412 8403 3410 8396 3403 8398 3401 8413
3403 8412 3406 8409
$$
GAC067-097-150508-
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1206 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Sweetwater Creek near Austell.
* Until late tonight.
* At 11 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this
evening.
* At 12.0 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields
upstream and downstream from the gage near the Interstate 20
bridge. Portions of a paintball playing field just downstream of
the bridge and athletic fields in the Woodrow Wilson Park on Mount
Vernon Road are flooded with one to two feet of water. Water also
floods yards of four elevated homes along Mount Vernon Road. A
portion of Wren Circle in Douglas County...the County Iron Works
and Sunlight Drive in Cobb County begin to flood.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.1 feet on Jan 5 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3379 8464 3385 8463 3380 8459 3374 8459
3370 8463 3376 8466
$$
GAC021-153-169-207-289-150706-
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1206 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Monday afternoon...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Ocmulgee River near Macon.
* From early Thursday until Monday afternoon.
* At 11 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.7 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue
to rise to near 20.4 feet by Saturday evening.The river will fall
below flood stage by Monday morning.
* At 20.0 feet...Minor flooding expands. An increasing amount of the
Macon GreenWay Ocmulgee Heritage Trail floods north of the Martin
Luther King Boulevard bridge. The flood waters will be around one
foot deep on portions of the trail and both banks overflow upstream
from the bridge. Large portions of agricultural lands well
downstream will be under one to three feet of water.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4 feet on Oct 14 2009.
&&
LAT...LON 3290 8372 3293 8367 3282 8356 3266 8353
3263 8359 3274 8363
$$
GAC013-157-150706-
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/ACDG1.1.ER.181113T1619Z.181115T1800Z.181116T0355Z.NO/
1206 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Middle Oconee River near Arcade.
* From Thursday morning until late Thursday night.
* At 11 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet...and falling but will
begin rising tonight.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue
to rise to near 18.4 feet by Thursday afternoon.The river
will fall below flood stage by Thurdsday evening.
* At 18.0 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields
and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage at Georgia
Highway 82. A few dirt access roads and a residential yard just
downstream will be flooded with up to two feet of water.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.9 feet on Feb 6 2010.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8377 3410 8375 3406 8355 3400 8347
3395 8352 3402 8363
$$
GAC059-133-219-150706-
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/PNFG1.1.ER.181114T1845Z.181116T0000Z.181118T0734Z.NO/
1206 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Oconee River near Penfield.
* From this afternoon until Sunday morning.
* At 11 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue
to rise to near 16.8 feet by Thursday evening.The river will fall
below flood stage by early Sunday morning.
* At 17.0 feet...Minor flooding continues to expand into fields...
woodlands and pastures near the river. The water level is very
close to Ward Road on the right bank. Flood waters will be
approaching irrigation systems and they may need to be moved to
higher ground.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet on Dec 3 2009.
&&
LAT...LON 3364 8325 3364 8333 3383 8333 3384 8327
$$942
WGUS82 KFFC 150237
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
937 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Suwanee Creek near Suwanee affecting Gwinnett County
Ocmulgee River near Macon affecting Bibb...Houston...Jones...
Monroe and Twiggs Counties
Middle Oconee River near Arcade affecting Barrow and Jackson
Counties
Oconee River near Penfield affecting Clarke...Greene and Oconee
Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton affecting Whitfield
County
GAC313-151637-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0121.000000T0000Z-181115T1802Z/
/CHCG1.1.ER.181113T0143Z.181114T1445Z.181115T1202Z.UU/
937 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 915 PM Wednesday the stage was 17.3 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring and forecast.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* At 18 feet...Minor flooding expands into the pastures...fields
and woodlands upstream and downstream from the Keiths Mill Road
bridge.
&&
LAT...LON 3471 8489 3480 8495 3488 8495 3488 8486
3480 8488 3474 8486
$$
GAC135-151637-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0139.181115T1200Z-181116T0637Z/
/SWEG1.1.ER.181115T1200Z.181115T1800Z.181116T0037Z.NO/
937 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Suwanee Creek near Suwanee.
* From Thursday morning until late Thursday night.
* At 915 PM Wednesday the stage was 2.5 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue
to rise to near 8.9 feet by Thursday early afternoon.The river will
fall below flood stage by Thursday night.
* At 9 feet...Minor flooding expands along the creek upstream and
downstream from the gage at U S Highway 23 or Buford Highway. Most
of the Suwanee Creek Greenway and trails are flooded from the
Suwanee Creek Park to George Pierce Park. The minor flooding will
also begin to affect portions of the playground area behind the
Suwanee Elementary School.
&&
LAT...LON 3412 8403 3410 8396 3403 8398 3401 8413
3403 8412 3406 8409
$$
GAC021-153-169-207-289-151637-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0134.181115T1200Z-181119T2040Z/
/MACG1.1.ER.181115T1200Z.181118T0000Z.181119T1440Z.NO/
937 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Monday afternoon...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Ocmulgee River near Macon.
* From Thursday morning until Monday afternoon.
* At 830 PM Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue
to rise to near 20.7 feet by Saturday evening.The river will fall
below flood stage by late Monday morning.
* At 21 feet...Minor flooding expands. An increasing amount of the
Macon GreenWay Ocmulgee Heritage Trail floods north of the Martin
Luther King Boulevard bridge. The flood waters will be up to two
feet deep on portions of the trail and both banks overflow upstream
from the bridge. Large portions of agricultural lands east of Macon
and well downstream will be under 1 to 4 feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3290 8372 3293 8367 3282 8356 3266 8353
3263 8359 3274 8363
$$
GAC013-157-151637-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0131.000000T0000Z-181116T1304Z/
/ACDG1.1.ER.181113T1619Z.181116T0000Z.181116T0704Z.NO/
937 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Middle Oconee River near Arcade.
* From Thursday late morning until Friday morning.
* At 845 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet...and falling though
expected to start rising again soon.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Thursday late morning and
continue to rise to near 19 feet by Thursday evening.The river
will fall below flood stage by early Friday morning.
* At 20 feet...Minor flooding continues to expand further into the
woodlands...fields and pasture upstream and downstream from the
gage at Georgia Highway 82. A few dirt access roads and a
residential yard just downstream will be flooded with up to 4 feet
of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8377 3410 8375 3406 8355 3400 8347
3395 8352 3402 8363
$$
GAC059-133-219-151637-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0135.000000T0000Z-181118T1350Z/
/PNFG1.1.ER.181114T2003Z.181117T1200Z.181118T0750Z.NO/
937 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Oconee River near Penfield.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 9 PM Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to reach close to
Moderate flooding.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 15.7 feet by Thursday early
afternoon then fall briefly before rising close to 17.5 feet by
Friday night. The river will fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
* At 18 feet...Moderate flooding begins. Ward Road floods and cuts
off access to L.C. Curtis and Son Sand and Gravel Company.
Irrigation systems also begin to flood and need to be moved to
higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3364 8325 3364 8333 3383 8333 3384 8327
$$594
WGUS82 KFFC 150513
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1213 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton affecting Whitfield
County
Coosa River near Rome Mayos Bar L & D Park affecting Floyd County
Coosa River near Plant Hammond affecting Floyd County
Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Forsyth and Fulton Counties
Suwanee Creek near Suwanee affecting Gwinnett County
Ocmulgee River near Macon affecting Bibb...Houston...Jones...
Monroe and Twiggs Counties
Middle Oconee River near Arcade affecting Barrow and Jackson
Counties
Oconee River near Penfield affecting Clarke...Greene and Oconee
Counties
GAC313-151802-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0121.000000T0000Z-181115T1802Z/
/CHCG1.1.ER.181113T0143Z.181114T1445Z.181115T1202Z.UU/
1213 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 11 PM Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this
morning.
* At 18 feet...Minor flooding expands into the pastures...fields
and woodlands upstream and downstream from the Keiths Mill Road
bridge.
&&
LAT...LON 3471 8489 3480 8495 3488 8495 3488 8486
3480 8488 3474 8486
$$
GAC115-151913-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0128.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RMBG1.1.ER.181113T1309Z.181114T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1213 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Coosa River near Rome Mayos Bar L & D Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 11 PM Wednesday the stage was 24.3 feet...and nearly steady.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 24 feet.
* At 24 feet...Minor flooding begins of the woodlands...fields and
pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on
the old Lock and Dam behind the Trading Post. The boat ramp will be
mostly under water at the Lock and Dam park.
&&
LAT...LON 3425 8524 3421 8518 3417 8526 3420 8536
3425 8531 3423 8526
$$
GAC115-151913-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0138.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HMMG1.1.ER.181114T0120Z.181114T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1213 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Coosa River near Plant Hammond.
* Until further notice.
* At 12 PM Wednesday the stage was 572.7 feet...and nearly steady.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 570 feet.
* At 573 feet...Minor flooding continues to expand further into the
woodlands...fields and pasture along the river upstream and
downstream from the gage behind Plant Hammond. The access road near
the intakes behind the plant begins to flood. The boat ramp near
the intakes and a small portion of an access road near and under
the Georgia Highway 100 bridge will be under 3 feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3425 8531 3420 8536 3421 8539 3427 8542 3428 8537
$$
GAC117-121-151913-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0102.000000T0000Z-181117T0600Z/
/APHG1.1.ER.181112T1851Z.181113T2045Z.181117T0000Z.NO/
1213 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Big Creek near Alpharetta.
* From late this afternoon until late Friday night.
* At 11 PM Wednesday the stage was 5.4 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 7 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 7.6 feet by Friday morning.The river
will fall below flood stage by Friday evening.
* At 8 feet...Minor flooding continues to expand further into the
woodlands and fields along the creek from near Cumming in south
Forsyth County to Alpharetta and Roswell in north Fulton County.
Additional portions of The Big Creek Greenway have minor flooding
with 1 to 2 feet of water. Most of the walking and biking paths
will be closed...especially upstream and downstream from the gage
on Kimball Bridge Road and near Rock Mill Park. Portions of the
YMCA Campground off Preston Ridge Road will flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3410 8425 3410 8420 3404 8425 3402 8430
3404 8433 3407 8427
$$
GAC135-151913-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0139.181115T1200Z-181116T0637Z/
/SWEG1.1.ER.181115T1200Z.181115T1800Z.181116T0037Z.NO/
1213 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Suwanee Creek near Suwanee.
* From this morning until late tonight.
* At 11 PM Wednesday the stage was 2.7 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to
rise to near 8.9 feet by this afternoon.The river will fall below
flood stage by this evening.
* At 9 feet...Minor flooding expands along the creek upstream and
downstream from the gage at U S Highway 23 or Buford Highway. Most
of the Suwanee Creek Greenway and trails are flooded from the
Suwanee Creek Park to George Pierce Park. The minor flooding will
also begin to affect portions of the playground area behind the
Suwanee Elementary School.
&&
LAT...LON 3412 8403 3410 8396 3403 8398 3401 8413
3403 8412 3406 8409
$$
GAC021-153-169-207-289-151913-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0134.181115T1200Z-181119T2040Z/
/MACG1.1.ER.181115T1200Z.181118T0000Z.181119T1440Z.NO/
1213 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Ocmulgee River near Macon.
* From this morning until Monday afternoon.
* At 11 PM Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to
rise to near 20.7 feet by Saturday evening.The river will fall
below flood stage by late Monday morning.
* At 21 feet...Minor flooding expands. An increasing amount of the
Macon GreenWay Ocmulgee Heritage Trail floods north of the Martin
Luther King Boulevard bridge. The flood waters will be up to two
feet deep on portions of the trail and both banks overflow upstream
from the bridge. Large portions of agricultural lands east of Macon
and well downstream will be under 1 to 4 feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3290 8372 3293 8367 3282 8356 3266 8353
3263 8359 3274 8363
$$
GAC013-157-151913-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0131.000000T0000Z-181116T1304Z/
/ACDG1.1.ER.181113T1619Z.181116T0000Z.181116T0704Z.NO/
1213 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Middle Oconee River near Arcade.
* From late this morning until Friday morning.
* At 11 PM Wednesday the stage was 7.7 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this morning and
continue to rise to near 19 feet by this evening.The river will
fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
* At 20 feet...Minor flooding continues to expand further into the
woodlands...fields and pasture upstream and downstream from the
gage at Georgia Highway 82. A few dirt access roads and a
residential yard just downstream will be flooded with up to 4 feet
of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8377 3410 8375 3406 8355 3400 8347
3395 8352 3402 8363
$$
GAC059-133-219-151913-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0135.000000T0000Z-181118T1350Z/
/PNFG1.1.ER.181114T2003Z.181117T1200Z.181118T0750Z.NO/
1213 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Oconee River near Penfield.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 11 PM Wednesday the stage was 13.9 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 15.7 feet by this afternoon.
The river will fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
* At 18 feet...Moderate flooding begins. Ward Road floods and cuts
off access to L.C. Curtis and Son Sand and Gravel Company.
Irrigation systems also begin to flood and need to be moved to
higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3364 8325 3364 8333 3383 8333 3384 8327
$$368
WGUS82 KFFC 151031
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
531 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Macon affecting Bibb...Houston...Jones...
Monroe and Twiggs Counties
Middle Oconee River near Arcade affecting Barrow and Jackson
Counties
Oconee River near Penfield affecting Clarke...Greene and Oconee
Counties
GAC021-153-169-207-289-160031-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0134.181115T1500Z-181119T1342Z/
/MACG1.1.ER.181115T1500Z.181118T0000Z.181119T0742Z.NO/
531 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Monday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Ocmulgee River near Macon.
* From late this morning until Monday morning.
* At 5 AM Thursday the stage was 17.8 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this morning and
continue to rise to near 20.5 feet by Saturday evening.The river
will fall below flood stage by early Monday morning.
* At 21 feet...Minor flooding expands. An increasing amount of the
Macon GreenWay Ocmulgee Heritage Trail floods north of the Martin
Luther King Boulevard bridge. The flood waters will be up to two
feet deep on portions of the trail and both banks overflow upstream
from the bridge. Large portions of agricultural lands east of Macon
and well downstream will be under 1 to 4 feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3290 8372 3293 8367 3282 8356 3266 8353
3263 8359 3274 8363
$$
GAC013-157-160031-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0131.000000T0000Z-181116T0940Z/
/ACDG1.1.ER.181113T1619Z.181114T0045Z.181116T0340Z.NO/
531 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Middle Oconee River near Arcade.
* From this afternoon until late tonight.
* At 5 AM Thursday the stage was 8.2 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue
to rise to near 17.1 feet by this evening.The river will fall below
flood stage by tonight.
* At 18 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields
and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage at Georgia
Highway 82. A few dirt access roads and a residential yard just
downstream will be flooded with up to two feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8377 3410 8375 3406 8355 3400 8347
3395 8352 3402 8363
$$
GAC059-133-219-160031-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0135.000000T0000Z-181118T0234Z/
/PNFG1.1.ER.181114T2003Z.181117T0600Z.181117T2034Z.NO/
531 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Saturday evening...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Oconee River near Penfield.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 5 AM Thursday the stage was 14.4 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 14.5 feet by this morning,
then following a short period of falling, will rise again to near
15 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage
Saturday afternoon.
* At 15 feet...Minor flooding continues to expand into fields...
woodlands and pastures...mainly on the right bank of the river...
upstream and downstream from the gage on the Georgia Highway 15
bridge.
&&
LAT...LON 3364 8325 3364 8333 3383 8333 3384 8327
$$746
WGUS82 KFFC 160011
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
711 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Middle Oconee River near Arcade affecting Barrow and Jackson
Counties
GAC013-157-160041-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0131.000000T0000Z-181116T0940Z/
/ACDG1.1.ER.181113T1619Z.181114T0045Z.181114T0935Z.NO/
711 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Middle Oconee River near Arcade.
* This takes effect immediately.
* At 645 PM Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet...and rising though
expected to remain below flood stage.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8377 3410 8375 3406 8355 3400 8347
3395 8352 3402 8363
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 7:21 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Banks, Hall, White | 84 min |
| Nov 12, 7:35 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 22 hr |
| Nov 12, 8:38 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Fulton | 8 hr |
| Nov 12, 8:55 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Whitfield | 4 days |
| Nov 12, 9:09 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb | 4 hr |
| Nov 12, 9:26 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Polk | 24 hr |
| Nov 12, 10:00 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cherokee | 24 hr |
| Nov 12, 10:33 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fulton | 24 hr |
| Nov 12, 10:52 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Bartow | 24 hr |
| Nov 12, 11:08 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Washington | 37 min |
| Nov 13, 2:24 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Haralson | 10 hr |
| Nov 13, 9:23 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Floyd | 6 days |
| Nov 13, 10:30 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Douglas | 38 hr |
| Nov 13, 11:11 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Paulding | 24 hr |
| Nov 13, 2:20 PM EST | Flash Flood Watch | FFC | Baldwin, Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Bleckley and 84 more | 41 hr |
| Nov 13, 5:13 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Murray, Whitfield | 24 hr |
| Nov 13, 5:13 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Floyd | 5 hr |
| Nov 13, 5:13 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Bibb, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Twiggs | 4 days |
| Nov 13, 5:13 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Clarke, Greene, Oconee | 3 days |
| Nov 13, 5:54 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gordon | 21 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.