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River Flood Warning 63, NWS Atlanta, GA

June 2, 2018Clarke County, Greene County, Oconee County, Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Jun 2, 2018, 12:34 AM EDT for Clarke County, Greene County, Oconee County, Georgia. It took effect at Jun 2, 2018, 4:22 AM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 2, 2018, 12:34 AM EDT (04:34 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 2, 2018, 4:22 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 2, 2018, 9:07 PM EDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Clarke County, GA, Greene County, GA, Oconee County, GA

The radar

The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Oconee River near Penfield (PNFG1). The gauge peaked at 13.36 ft at Jun 2, 2018, 7:00 AM EDT.

actionminormoderate101506/0206/0306/04
Action stage
11 ft
Minor stage
13 ft
Moderate stage
18 ft
Major stage
27 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02218300, 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.

932 
WGUS42 KFFC 020434
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1234 AM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...

  Oconee River near Penfield affecting Clarke...Greene and Oconee 
  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.

&&

GAC059-133-219-021834-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0063.180602T0911Z-180603T0107Z/
/PNFG1.1.ER.180602T0911Z.180602T1200Z.180602T1907Z.NO/
1234 AM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for 
  The Oconee River near Penfield.
* From early this morning until this evening.
* At 12AM Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet...and 
  rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* At 13 feet...Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs along 
  the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Georgia 
  Highway 15 bridge. The right bank begins to overflow into 
  agricultural land and pastures with a foot or two of water.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on Dec 23 2015.
  

&&

LAT...LON 3364 8325 3364 8333 3383 8333 3384 8327


$$
4 follow-up statements
297 
WGUS82 KFFC 020823
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood StatementNational Weather Service Peachtree City GA
423 AM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton affecting Whitfield 
  County 

  Oconee River near Penfield affecting Clarke...Greene and Oconee 
  Counties 

 
GAC313-022222-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-180602T2335Z/
/CHCG1.1.ER.180601T0925Z.180601T1930Z.180602T1735Z.UU/
423 AM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton.
* Until this evening.
* At 4AM Saturday the stage was 18 feet...and 
  falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this 
  afternoon.
* At 18.0 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             

$$

GAC059-133-219-022222-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0063.180602T0822Z-180603T0932Z/
/PNFG1.1.ER.180602T0611Z.180602T1800Z.180603T0332Z.NO/
423 AM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Oconee River near Penfield.
* Until late tonight.
* At 4AM Saturday the stage was 13.2 feet...and 
  rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* At 13.0 feet...Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs along 
  the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Georgia 
  Highway 15 bridge. The right bank begins to overflow into 
  agricultural land and pastures with a foot or two of water.
  

&&

LAT...LON 3364 8325 3364 8333 3383 8333 3384 8327


$$
630 
WGUS82 KFFC 021424
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1024 AM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton affecting Whitfield 
  County 

  Oconee River near Penfield affecting Clarke...Greene and Oconee 
  Counties 

 
GAC313-030153-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-180603T0153Z/
/CHCG1.1.ER.180601T0925Z.180601T1930Z.180602T1953Z.UU/
1024 AM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton.
* Until this evening.
* At 10AM Saturday the stage was 17.9 feet...and steady.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by late this 
  afternoon.
* 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 17.9 feet on Feb 5 2014.
  

&&

LAT...LON 3471 8489 3480 8495 3488 8495 3488 8486
      3480 8488 3474 8486             

$$

GAC059-133-219-022200-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-180602T2200Z/
/PNFG1.1.ER.180602T0611Z.180602T1100Z.180602T1600Z.NO/
1024 AM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Oconee River near Penfield.
* Until this evening.
* At 10AM Saturday the stage was 13.3 feet...and steady.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this 
  afternoon.
* At 13.0 feet...Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs along 
  the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Georgia 
  Highway 15 bridge. The right bank begins to overflow into 
  agricultural land and pastures with a foot or two of water.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3 feet on May 5 2010.
  

&&

LAT...LON 3364 8325 3364 8333 3383 8333 3384 8327


$$
607 
WGUS82 KFFC 021724
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
124 PM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton affecting Whitfield 
  County 

  Oconee River near Penfield affecting Clarke...Greene and Oconee 
  Counties 

 
GAC313-030724-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHCG1.1.ER.180601T0925Z.180601T1930Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
124 PM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton.
* Until further notice.
* At 1 PM Saturday the stage was 17.8 feet...and steady.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* 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 17.8 feet on May 20 2013.
  

&&

LAT...LON 3471 8489 3480 8495 3488 8495 3488 8486
      3480 8488 3474 8486             

$$

GAC059-133-219-022320-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-180602T2320Z/
/PNFG1.1.ER.180602T0611Z.180602T1100Z.180602T1720Z.NO/
124 PM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Oconee River near Penfield.
* Until this evening.
* At 1 PM Saturday the stage was 13.1 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Nonflood flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early this evening.
* At 13.0 feet...Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs along 
  the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Georgia 
  Highway 15 bridge. The right bank begins to overflow into 
  agricultural land and pastures with a foot or two of water.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on Dec 23 2015.
  

&&

LAT...LON 3364 8325 3364 8333 3383 8333 3384 8327


$$
081 
WGUS82 KFFC 022022
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
422 PM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Georgia...
 
  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 

 
GAC313-031021-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-180604T0301Z/
/CHCG1.1.ER.180601T0925Z.180601T1930Z.180603T2101Z.UU/
422 PM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 4 PM Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet...and slowly falling.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Sunday 
  afternoon.
* 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             

$$

GAC059-133-219-022052-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-180602T2320Z/
/PNFG1.1.ER.180602T0611Z.180602T1100Z.180602T1855Z.NO/
422 PM EDT Sat Jun 2 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Oconee River near Penfield.
* This takes effect immediately.
* At 4PM Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet...and falling.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* The river will continue to fall.
* At 13 feet...Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs along 
  the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Georgia 
  Highway 15 bridge. The right bank begins to overflow into 
  agricultural land and pastures with a foot or two of water.


&&

LAT...LON 3364 8325 3364 8333 3383 8333 3384 8327


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 1, 8:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCStewart26 min
Jun 1, 8:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMontgomery, Toombs32 min
Jun 1, 8:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCSchley, Sumter28 min
Jun 1, 11:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCStewart40 min
Jun 1, 11:49 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTalbot41 min
Jun 2, 12:02 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCLamar, Monroe43 min
Jun 2, 1:14 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCJones46 min
Jun 2, 9:53 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHarris, Marion, Meriwether, Talbot, Troup52 min
Jun 2, 11:47 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCChattahoochee, Marion, Stewart, Webster43 min
Jun 2, 12:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCStewart, Webster52 min
Jun 2, 1:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDodge49 min
Jun 2, 2:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCGlascock, Jefferson35 min
Jun 2, 2:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDodge30 min
Jun 2, 2:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCJefferson30 min
Jun 2, 2:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWilcox27 min
Jun 2, 3:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMontgomery, Telfair, Toombs, Wheeler26 min
Jun 2, 3:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCMontgomery, Toombs, Wheeler35 min
Jun 2, 3:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTelfair, Wilcox26 min
Jun 2, 3:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBaldwin35 min
Jun 2, 3:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCToombs30 min
Jun 2, 3:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCoweta25 min
Jun 2, 3:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCToombs30 min
Jun 2, 3:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTelfair28 min
Jun 2, 4:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCToombs30 min
Jun 2, 4:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCPike36 min
Jun 2, 4:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCToombs30 min
Jun 2, 5:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCoweta36 min
Jun 2, 5:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCoweta34 min
Jun 2, 5:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTwiggs32 min
Jun 2, 5:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCLaurens25 min
Jun 2, 5:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMadison23 min
Jun 2, 5:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCLaurens50 min
Jun 2, 5:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBibb, Houston, Twiggs31 min
Jun 2, 6:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMadison26 min
Jun 2, 6:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBleckley, Dodge, Houston, Peach, Pulaski31 min
Jun 2, 6:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCClarke, Madison, Oglethorpe, Wilkes30 min
Jun 2, 6:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCDodge, Laurens30 min
Jun 2, 7:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDodge, Houston, Pulaski30 min
Jun 2, 7:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCDooly, Houston, Pulaski34 min
Jun 2, 7:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCLaurens30 min
Jun 2, 7:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCGlascock32 min
Jun 2, 7:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWilcox30 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.