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River Flood Warning 229, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Dec 28, 2018, 10:12 AM EST for Cobb County, Fulton County, Georgia. It was in force for 21 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 28, 2018, 10:12 AM EST (15:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 18, 2019, 10:12 AM EST
- In force
- 21 days
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Cobb County, GA, Fulton County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Chattahoochee River at US 41 at Atlanta (VIXG1). The gauge peaked at 19.31 ft at Dec 28, 2018, 6:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 14 ft
- Moderate stage
- 18 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02335990, 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.
996
WGUS42 KFFC 281512
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1012 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway affecting Cobb and
Fulton Counties
Chattahoochee River near Atlanta South Cobb Drive affecting Cobb
and Fulton Counties
Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg affecting Carroll...Coweta and
Heard Counties
Flint River near Lovejoy affecting Clayton...Fayette and Spalding
Counties
Alcovy River near Lawrenceville affecting Gwinnett and Walton
Counties
Yellow River near East Lithonia affecting De Kalb and Rockdale
Counties
Yellow River near Conyers below Milstead affecting Newton and
Rockdale Counties
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.
&&
GAC067-121-290512-
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1012 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 17.0 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding expands in the woodlands and affects
large 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.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9 feet on Oct 12 2009.
&&
LAT...LON 3392 8447 3391 8440 3382 8442 3383 8449
$$
GAC067-121-290512-
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1012 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Chattahoochee River near Atlanta South Cobb Drive.
* From this morning until Saturday morning.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 24.4 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 25.0 feet by this evening.
The river will fall below flood stage after midnight tomorrow.
* At 26.0 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields
along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on South Cobb
Drive. Flood waters one to two feet deep cover portions of the
railroad tracks in the industrial area on both sides of the river.
The water level approaches the foundations of a few commerical
buildings in the area.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.0 feet on May 3 2010.
&&
LAT...LON 3383 8449 3382 8442 3372 8455 3376 8460
$$
GAC045-077-149-290512-
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/WHTG1.1.ER.181228T2012Z.181229T1200Z.181230T0918Z.NO/
1012 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg.
* From this afternoon until Sunday morning.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 14.7 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 20.8 feet by tomorrow morning.The river
will fall below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* At 21.0 feet...Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding
occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the
gage. The Riverside Park next to the bridge will be under two feet
of water. Flood waters will surround some homes at the end of Bob
Brewster Road. Moore Creek will back up and flood portions of
Payton Road near Cliff Payton Circle. The water reaches the top of
the boat ramp at the day use area and the top of the steps at the
north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.8 feet on Mar 1 1997.
&&
LAT...LON 3359 8484 3355 8478 3350 8479 3341 8498
3344 8505 3350 8493
$$
GAC063-113-255-290512-
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1012 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Flint River near Lovejoy.
* From Saturday morning until late Saturday night.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 5.9 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and
continue to rise to near 12.5 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.The
river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow evening.
* At 12.0 feet...Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding begins.
Flooding of Rivers Edge Golf Course begins. Several holes and
fairways will flood. Flooding of some yards begins upstream of gage
between Upper Riverdale Road and Highway 138.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on Dec 19 2009.
&&
LAT...LON 3360 8444 3363 8438 3354 8434 3340 8435
3340 8443 3354 8441
$$
GAC135-297-290321-
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1012 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Alcovy River near Lawrenceville.
* From this afternoon until this evening.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 8.4 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue
to rise to near 9.3 feet by this afternoon.The river will fall
below flood stage by late this afternoon.
* At 9.0 feet...Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of the
woodlands upstream and downstream from the river gauge at New Hope
Road.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3 feet on Jan 22 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 3391 8394 3394 8392 3396 8388 3383 8374 3379 8379
$$
GAC089-247-290512-
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1012 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Yellow River near East Lithonia.
* From this evening until Saturday afternoon.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 9.6 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to
rise to near 14.2 feet by after midnight tomorrow.The river will
fall below flood stage by tomorrow late morning.
* At 15.0 feet...Minor flooding continues and expands further into
the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream
from the gage on Pleasant Hill Road. In Dekalb County...some
flooding of backyards of homes begin on Harmony Hills Drive and
Court. Johnson Creek flowing under Union Grove Road into the river
begins to back up.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.8 feet on Nov 3 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3377 8409 3377 8402 3372 8399 3367 8403
$$
GAC217-247-290512-
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1012 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Yellow River near Conyers below Milstead.
* From Saturday morning until Sunday morning.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 5.1 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 11.7 feet by tomorrow evening.The river will fall
below flood stage by early Sunday morning.
* At 12.0 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields
and pasture along the river upstream and downstream from the gage
on Gees Mill Road in Rockdale County. Large portions of Sockwell
Road by the river in Newton County will be up to 3 feet under
water.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on Dec 20 2009.
&&
LAT...LON 3366 8399 3371 8395 3359 8387 3356 8393
$$
GAC013-157-290512-
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/ACDG1.1.ER.181229T0000Z.181229T0600Z.181229T1309Z.NO/
1012 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Middle Oconee River near Arcade.
* From this evening until Saturday afternoon.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 7.7 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to
rise to near 17.4 feet by after midnight tomorrow.The river will
fall below flood stage by tomorrow morning.
* At 18.0 feet...Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields
and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage at Georgia
Highway 82. A few dirt access roads and a residential yard just
downstream will be flooded with up to two feet of water.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3 feet on May 6 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8377 3410 8375 3406 8355 3400 8347
3395 8352 3402 8363
$$5 follow-up statements
381 WGUS42 KFFC 281831 FLWFFC BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 131 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...Observed Flooding Changed from Minor to Moderate Severity for the following rivers in Georgia... ...Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to -- Severity for the following rivers in Georgia... Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway affecting Cobb 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. && GAC067-121-290830- /O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VIXG1.2.ER.181228T1149Z.181228T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 131 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...Observed flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...The Flood Warning continues for The Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway. * Until further notice. * At 12PM Friday the stage was 18.5 feet...and rising. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * At 18.0 feet...Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and affects large 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 3 feet deep over portions of the access road to the recreation area. Portions of the parking lot will begin to flood. * This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9 feet on Oct 12 2009. && LAT...LON 3392 8447 3391 8440 3382 8442 3383 8449 $$
777
WGUS82 KFFC 290120
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
820 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Chattahoochee River near Roswell affecting Fulton County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway affecting Cobb and
Fulton Counties
Chattahoochee River near Vinings Paces Ferry Road affecting Cobb
and Fulton Counties
Chattahoochee River near Atlanta South Cobb Drive affecting Cobb
and Fulton Counties
Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg affecting Carroll...Coweta and
Heard Counties
YellowJacket Creek near Hogansville affecting Troup County
GAC121-290150-
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820 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Chattahoochee River near Roswell.
* This takes effect immediately.
* At 8 PM Friday the stage was 8.8 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 9 feet.
* The river will continue to fall.
&&
LAT...LON 3402 8426 3396 8426 3397 8434 3396 8435
3398 8441 3404 8434
$$
GAC067-121-291521-
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820 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway.
* Until further notice.
* At 7 PM Friday the stage was 19.2 feet and steady.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 14 feet.
* At 20 feet...Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation
flooding occurs in the woodlands and large 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 5 feet deep over portions of the access road to the
recreation area. Portions of the parking lot will be under two feet
of water. The restrooms at the recreation area will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3392 8447 3391 8440 3382 8442 3383 8449
$$
GAC067-121-291521-
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820 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chattahoochee River near Vinings Paces Ferry Road.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 8 PM Friday the stage was 18.6 feet and steady.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Flood stage is 14 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 19.8 feet by after midnight
tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* At 20.0 feet...Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation
flooding occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Paces
Ferry Road. An athletic field at Lovett School and backyards of
residential homes on Cochise Drive...Paces Ferry Drive...Paces
Manor and Farmington Drive will be under 7 feet of water. Several
homes...businesses and a restaurant parking lot and patio in this
area will begin to flood. Around 3 miles downstream...portions of a
cement plant and a supply line railroad bridge will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3392 8447 3391 8440 3382 8442 3383 8449
$$
GAC067-121-291521-
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820 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chattahoochee River near Atlanta South Cobb Drive.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 8 PM Friday the stage was 27.4 feet and steady.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow
late morning.
* At 28 feet...Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding
occurs along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on
South Cobb Drive. Flood waters 1 to 4 feet deep cover the railroad
tracks in the industrial area on both sides of the river. The water
level approaches the parking lot of the sales office at a cement
plant and begins to flood a portion of Paul Avenue. Also a portion
of a the river access road on the Georgia Power Plant McDonough
begins to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3383 8449 3382 8442 3372 8455 3376 8460
$$
GAC045-077-149-291521-
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820 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8 PM Friday the stage was 18.7 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet by tomorrow
morning. The river will fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* At 21 feet...Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding
occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the
gage. The Riverside Park next to the bridge will be under two feet
of water. Flood waters will surround some homes at the end of Bob
Brewster Road. Moore Creek will back up and flood portions of
Payton Road near Cliff Payton Circle. The water reaches the top of
the boat ramp at the day use area and the top of the steps at the
north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park.
&&
LAT...LON 3359 8484 3355 8478 3350 8479 3341 8498
3344 8505 3350 8493
$$
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820 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The YellowJacket Creek near Hogansville.
* Until further notice.
* At 7 PM Friday the stage was 9.4 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 8 feet.
* At 10 feet...Minor flooding continues to expand further into the
marshy wetlands and woods along the creek upstream and downstream
from the stream gage on the Hammett Road bridge. Yards of nearby
homes will be flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3323 8486 3318 8483 3311 8499 3316 8502
$$022
WGUS82 KFFC 290355
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1055 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway affecting Cobb and
Fulton Counties
Chattahoochee River near Vinings Paces Ferry Road affecting Cobb
and Fulton Counties
Suwanee Creek near Suwanee affecting Gwinnett County
GAC067-121-291754-
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1055 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway.
* Until further notice.
* At 10 PM Friday the stage was 18.4 feet and falling.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 14 feet.
* At 18 feet...Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding
occurs in the woodlands and affects large portions of the
Chattahoochee National Recreation Area along the river upstream and
downstream from the gage on Cobb Parkway. The flood waters will be
around 3 feet deep over portions of the access road to the
recreation area. Portions of the parking lot will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3392 8447 3391 8440 3382 8442 3383 8449
$$
GAC067-121-291754-
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1055 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chattahoochee River near Vinings Paces Ferry Road.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 10PM Friday the stage was 17.9 feet and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow
afternoon.
* At 18 feet...Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding of
the woodlands along the river occurs upstream and downstream from
the gage on Paces Ferry Road. An athletic field at Lovett School
and backyards of residential homes on Cochise Drive...Paces Ferry
Drive...Paces Manor and Farmington Drive...and walking paths by a
restaurant will be under 5 feet of water. The flood waters will
begin to reach the foundations of some homes in lower lying areas.
&&
LAT...LON 3392 8447 3391 8440 3382 8442 3383 8449
$$
GAC135-291754-
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1055 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Suwanee Creek near Suwanee.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 10PM Friday the stage was 10.4 feet and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 10.6 feet by after midnight
tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* At 11 feet...Moderate begins in the Suwanee Creek Park...Martin
Farm Park and George Pierce Park. The Suwanee Creek Greenway is
flooded with 1 to 3 feet of water. Water reaches the Swift Atlanta
Company parking lot. Portions of the Suwanee Creek Road flood near
the Bennett Creek bridge. Flooding expands into the yards off Bend
Creek Trail and Mill Creek Run. A large portion of the playground
behind the Suwanee Elementary School will be flooded. The water
level will reach the bottom of the Martin Farm Road bridge.
&&
LAT...LON 3412 8403 3410 8396 3403 8398 3401 8413
3403 8412 3406 8409
$$429 WGUS82 KFFC 290921 FLSFFC BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 421 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway affecting Cobb and Fulton Counties GAC067-121-292320- /O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0229.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VIXG1.2.ER.181228T1149Z.181228T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 421 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway. * Until further notice. * At 4 AM Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet...and falling. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding expands in the woodlands and affects large 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 3392 8447 3391 8440 3382 8442 3383 8449 $$
973
WGUS82 KFFC 291307
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
807 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway affecting Cobb and
Fulton Counties
Chattahoochee River near Vinings Paces Ferry Road affecting Cobb
and Fulton Counties
Chattahoochee River near Atlanta South Cobb Drive affecting Cobb
and Fulton Counties
Suwanee Creek near Suwanee affecting Gwinnett County
GAC067-121-291337-
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/VIXG1.2.ER.181228T1149Z.181228T2330Z.181229T1141Z.NO/
807 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Chattahoochee River near Vinings Cobb Parkway.
* This takes effect immediately.
* At 7 AM Saturday the stage was 13.5 feet...and falling.
* Flood stage is 14 feet.
* The river will continue to fall.
* At 14 feet...Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the
woodlands and portions of the Chattahoochee National Recreation
Area along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Cobb
Parkway. The flood waters will reach the top of the concrete boat
ramp in the recreation area.
&&
LAT...LON 3392 8447 3391 8440 3382 8442 3383 8449
$$
GAC067-121-291337-
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807 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Chattahoochee River near Vinings Paces Ferry Road.
* This takes effect immediately.
* At 7 AM Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet...and falling.
* Flood stage is 14 feet.
* The river will continue to fall.
* At 12 feet...Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream
and downstream from the gage on Paces Ferry Road. Low lying areas
of residential yards on the Cobb County side of the river and an
athletic field at Lovett School will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3392 8447 3391 8440 3382 8442 3383 8449
$$
GAC067-121-291337-
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/CHAG1.1.ER.181228T1420Z.181229T0015Z.181229T0910Z.NO/
807 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Chattahoochee River near Atlanta South Cobb Drive.
* This takes effect immediately.
* At 7 AM Saturday the stage was 22.3 feet...and falling.
* Flood stage is 24 feet.
* The river will continue to fall.
* At 22 feet...Bankfull conditions are reached along the river
upstream and downstream from the gage on South Cobb Drive.
&&
LAT...LON 3383 8449 3382 8442 3372 8455 3376 8460
$$
GAC135-291337-
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807 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Suwanee Creek near Suwanee.
* This takes effect immediately.
* At 7 AM Saturday the stage was 8 feet...and falling.
* Flood stage is 8 feet.
* The creek will continue to fall.
* At 8 feet...Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins along
the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at U S Highway 23
or Buford Highway. Portions of the Suwanee Creek Park off of
Suwanee Creek Trail begin to flood to Martin Farm Road. This will
also include areas behind the Suwanee Elementary School and the
George Pierce Park.
&&
LAT...LON 3412 8403 3410 8396 3403 8398 3401 8413
3403 8412 3406 8409
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 11:03 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Troup | 42 min |
| Dec 28, 12:35 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Fayette, Henry, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding | 40 min |
| Dec 28, 2:27 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 4:53 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Forsyth | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 4:53 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 5:34 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 6:58 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Fulton | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 7:23 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fulton | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 7:30 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Whitfield | 3 days |
| Dec 28, 7:38 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fulton, Gwinnett | 6 hr |
| Dec 28, 7:38 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Fulton | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 7:54 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Fulton | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 8:07 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fulton | 2 hr |
| Dec 28, 8:15 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Dawson, Forsyth | 9 hr |
| Dec 28, 8:21 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb | 6 hr |
| Dec 28, 8:28 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Carroll | 32 min |
| Dec 28, 8:34 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Fulton | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 8:37 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Dawson, Hall, Lumpkin, Towns, Union, White | 6 hr |
| Dec 28, 8:42 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 9:00 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Catoosa | 19 hr |
| Dec 28, 9:08 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Fulton | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 9:14 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Dec 28, 9:16 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Meriwether, Troup | 44 min |
| Dec 28, 9:21 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | FFC | Clayton, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Heard and 2 more | 6 hr |
| Dec 28, 9:21 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Coweta | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 9:22 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fulton | 11 hr |
| Dec 28, 9:26 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 23 hr |
| Dec 28, 9:26 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Douglas | 46 hr |
| Dec 28, 9:30 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Forsyth | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 9:36 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 24 hr |
| Dec 28, 9:47 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette | 20 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:11 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Hall, White | 6 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:12 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Fulton | 22 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:12 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Carroll, Coweta, Heard | 50 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:12 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Clayton, Fayette, Spalding | 40 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:12 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett, Walton | 11 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:12 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Rockdale | 35 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:12 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Newton, Rockdale | 47 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:12 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Barrow, Jackson | 37 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:14 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Harris, Muscogee, Talbot | 31 min |
| Dec 28, 10:34 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Fulton | 5 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:39 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb | 3 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:47 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Butts, Jasper, Jones, Monroe, Morgan, Putnam | 43 min |
| Dec 28, 10:59 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Marion, Stewart, Taylor | 46 min |
| Dec 28, 11:02 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fulton | 9 hr |
| Dec 28, 11:17 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Murray, Whitfield | 39 hr |
| Dec 28, 11:18 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | FFC | Banks, Hall, Jackson | 6 hr |
| Dec 28, 11:33 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Jones, Oglethorpe, Putnam and 2 more | 42 min |
| Dec 28, 11:34 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fayette, Fulton | 21 days |
| Dec 28, 11:44 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Troup | 21 days |
| Dec 28, 11:45 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bibb, Crawford, Macon, Peach, Schley, Sumter and 1 more | 45 min |
| Dec 28, 11:55 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette | 15 hr |
| Dec 28, 12:00 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cherokee | 22 hr |
| Dec 28, 12:03 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Murray | 5 hr |
| Dec 28, 12:46 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dooly, Sumter | 29 min |
| Dec 28, 2:11 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fulton | 34 hr |
| Dec 28, 2:11 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette, Spalding | 28 hr |
| Dec 28, 3:08 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fulton | 21 days |
| Dec 28, 3:59 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gordon, Murray, Whitfield | 3 days |
| Dec 28, 3:59 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cherokee | 11 hr |
| Dec 28, 5:36 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Douglas | 21 days |
| Dec 28, 6:14 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Douglas, Fulton | 22 hr |
| Dec 28, 6:14 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Heard | 20 hr |
| Dec 28, 6:14 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Muscogee | 43 hr |
| Dec 28, 6:19 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb | 10 hr |
| Dec 28, 6:26 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fayette | 26 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.