Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2018
River Flood Warning 85, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Aug 3, 2018, 12:02 PM EDT for Clayton County, Fayette County, Spalding County, Georgia. It took effect at Aug 3, 2018, 12:57 PM EDT. It was in force for 19 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 3, 2018, 12:02 PM EDT (16:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 3, 2018, 12:57 PM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 4, 2018, 8:01 AM EDT
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Clayton County, GA, Fayette County, GA, Spalding County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Flint River near Lovejoy (LOVG1). The gauge peaked at 14.45 ft at Aug 3, 2018, 7:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 14 ft
- Major stage
- 16 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02344350, 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 031602
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1202 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Flint River near Lovejoy affecting Clayton...Fayette and Spalding
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.
&&
GAC063-113-255-040601-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0085.180803T2100Z-180804T0720Z/
/LOVG1.1.ER.180803T2100Z.180804T0000Z.180804T0120Z.NO/
1202 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Flint River near Lovejoy.
* From this afternoon until late tonight.
* At 11 AM Friday the stage was 11.6 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 12.2 feet by this evening. The river is
forecasted to fall below flood stage by tonight.
* At 12 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3360 8444 3363 8438 3354 8434 3340 8435
3340 8443 3354 8441
$$7 follow-up statements
459
WGUS82 KFFC 031659
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1259 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Flint River near Lovejoy affecting Clayton...Fayette and Spalding
Counties
GAC063-113-255-040659-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0085.180803T1657Z-180804T1348Z/
/LOVG1.1.ER.180803T1621Z.180804T0000Z.180804T0748Z.NO/
1259 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Flint River near Lovejoy.
* From this afternoon until Saturday morning.
* At 12 PM Friday the stage was 11.9 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast by early this afternoon.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by early afternoon and continue
to rise to near 12.9 feet by this evening. The river is expected to
fall below flood stage by early tomorrow.
* At 12 feet...Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding begins.
Flooding of Rivers Edge Golf Course begins. Several holes and
fairways will flood. Flooding of some yards begins upstream of gage
between Upper Riverdale Road and Highway 138.
&&
LAT...LON 3360 8444 3363 8438 3354 8434 3340 8435
3340 8443 3354 8441
$$209
WGUS82 KFFC 031737
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
137 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Flint River near Lovejoy affecting Clayton...Fayette and Spalding
Counties
GAC063-113-255-040737-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-180804T1855Z/
/LOVG1.1.ER.180803T1607Z.180804T0000Z.180804T1255Z.NO/
137 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Flint River near Lovejoy.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 1 PM Friday the stage was 12.7 feet...and rising quickly.
* Minor flooding is occurring is forecast to continue.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise to near 13.9 feet by this evening.
The river is then expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* At 14.0 feet...Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding
occurs of residential yards upstream of the gage betweenUpper
Riverdale Road and Georgia Highway 138. Some roads begin to flood
such as Upper Riverdale Road and Mockingbird Road. Flooding expands
on portions of the Rivers Edge Golf Course. Several holes and
fairways will flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3360 8444 3363 8438 3354 8434 3340 8435
3340 8443 3354 8441
$$112
WGUS42 KFFC 031950
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
350 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
...Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to Moderate Severity for the
following rivers in Georgia...
Flint River near Lovejoy affecting Clayton...Fayette and Spalding
Counties
.Recent heavy rainfall has caused significant runoff into streams and
rivers which will cause flooding in some areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
All persons with interests along the river should monitor the latest
forecasts...and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect
life and property.
The latest stage data was furnished in cooperation with the United
States Geological Survey.
&&
GAC063-113-255-040951-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-180804T1525Z/
/LOVG1.2.ER.180803T1607Z.180804T0000Z.180804T0925Z.NO/
350 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Flint River near Lovejoy.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 3 PM Friday the stage was 13.8 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring, however moderate flooding is forecast to
develop.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* The river will continue rising, reaching near 14.6 feet this evening.
The river is forecast to fall below flood stage early Saturday.
* At 14 feet...Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs of
residential yards upstream of the gage between Upper Riverdale Road and
Georgia Highway 138. Some roads begin to flood such as Upper Riverdale
Road and Mockingbird Road. Flooding expands on portions of the Rivers
Edge Golf Course with several holes and fairways flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3360 8444 3363 8438 3354 8434 3340 8435
3340 8443 3354 8441
$$143
WGUS82 KFFC 032305
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
705 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Forsyth and Fulton Counties
Flint River near Lovejoy affecting Clayton...Fayette and Spalding
Counties
Line Creek near Senoia affecting Coweta...Fayette and Spalding
Counties
GAC063-113-255-041304-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-180804T1525Z/
/LOVG1.2.ER.180803T1607Z.180804T0000Z.180804T0925Z.NO/
705 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Flint River near Lovejoy.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 6 PM Friday the stage was 14.4 feet...and cresting.
* Moderate flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* The river will begin falling this evening.
The river will fall below flood stage early Saturday.
* At 14 feet...Moderate flooding occurs. Significant flooding
occurs of residential yards upstream of the gage between Upper
Riverdale Road and Georgia Highway 138. Some roads will be inundated,
such as Upper Riverdale Road and Mockingbird Road. Flooding continues
on portions of the Rivers Edge Golf Course. Water continues to affecting
several holes and fairways.
&&
LAT...LON 3360 8444 3363 8438 3354 8434 3340 8435
3340 8443 3354 8441
$$
GAC077-113-255-041304-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LING1.1.ER.180803T0648Z.180803T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
705 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Line Creek near Senoia.
* Until further notice.
* At 6 PM Friday the stage was 11.6 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 10 feet.
* At 10 feet...Minor flooding of the natural flood plain continues
which primarily affects agricultural and wooded areas. A small dirt
utility access road near the Georgia Highway 85 bridge may be
underwater.
&&
LAT...LON 3332 8456 3335 8451 3330 8448 3328 8455
$$
GAC117-121-041304-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0077.000000T0000Z-180805T0130Z/
/APHG1.1.ER.180802T2340Z.180803T2245Z.180804T1930Z.NO/
705 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Big Creek near Alpharetta.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 6 PM Friday the stage was 7.8 feet...and rising slowly.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 7 feet.
* The river will continue to rise to 7.9 feet, then fall to below
flood stage by Saturday afternoon.
* At 8 feet...Minor flooding of the woodlands and fields along the creek
from near Cumming in south Forsyth County to Alpharetta and Roswell
in north Fulton County is expected. 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 is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3410 8425 3410 8420 3404 8425 3402 8430
3404 8433 3407 8427
$$898
WGUS82 KFFC 040350
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1150 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Forsyth and Fulton Counties
Flint River near Lovejoy affecting Clayton...Fayette and Spalding
Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Flint River near Woolsey affecting Clayton...Fayette and Spalding
Counties
Line Creek near Senoia affecting Coweta...Fayette and Spalding
Counties
GAC117-121-041749-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0077.000000T0000Z-180805T0600Z/
/APHG1.1.ER.180802T2340Z.180804T0600Z.180805T0000Z.NO/
1150 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late Saturday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Big Creek near Alpharetta.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 10 PM Friday the stage was 7.7 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 7 feet.
* The river will fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
* At 8 feet...Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields
along the creek from near Cumming in south Forsyth County to
Alpharetta and Roswell in north Fulton County. Additional portions
of The Big Creek Greenway have minor flooding with 1 to 2 feet
of water. Most of the walking and biking paths will be closed...
especially upstream and downstream from the gage on Kimball
Bridge Road and near Rock Mill Park. Portions of the
YMCA Campground off Preston Ridge Road are inundated.
&&
LAT...LON 3410 8425 3410 8420 3404 8425 3402 8430
3404 8433 3407 8427
$$
GAC063-113-255-041749-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-180804T1800Z/
/LOVG1.2.ER.180803T1607Z.180803T2316Z.180804T1200Z.NO/
1150 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Flint River near Lovejoy.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 11 PM Friday the stage was 13.9 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Saturday
morning.
* At 13 feet...Minor Flooding occurs. Water begins to recede from portions
of the the Rivers Edge Golf Course. Several holes and fairways remain flooded.
Flooding of some residential yards continues upstream of gage between Upper
Riverdale Road and Highway 138.
&&
LAT...LON 3360 8444 3363 8438 3354 8434 3340 8435
3340 8443 3354 8441
$$
GAC063-113-255-041749-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0086.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSEG1.1.ER.180804T0049Z.180804T0245Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1150 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Flint River near Woolsey.
* Until further notice.
* At 11 PM Friday the stage was 48.4 feet...and rising.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Flood stage is 48 feet.
* At 48 feet...Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of the
natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on
Hampton Woolsey Road. This will primarily affect woodlands...
agricultural fields and pastures.
&&
LAT...LON 3340 8443 3340 8435 3330 8437 3330 8444
$$
GAC077-113-255-041749-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LING1.1.ER.180803T0648Z.180803T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Line Creek near Senoia.
* Until further notice.
* At 11 PM Friday the stage was 10.2 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* The river will fall below flood stage after midnight tonight.
* Flood stage is 10 feet.
* At 10 feet...Minor flooding of the natural flood plain occurs
which primarily affects agricultural and wooded areas. A small dirt
utility access road near the Georgia Highway 85 bridge may still be
inundated with water.
&&
LAT...LON 3332 8456 3335 8451 3330 8448 3328 8455
$$908
WGUS82 KFFC 040945
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
545 AM EDT Sat Aug 4 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Flint River near Lovejoy affecting Clayton...Fayette and Spalding
Counties
Flint River near Woolsey affecting Clayton...Fayette and Spalding
Counties
GAC063-113-255-041800-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-180804T1800Z/
/LOVG1.2.ER.180803T1607Z.180803T2316Z.180804T1200Z.NO/
545 AM EDT Sat Aug 4 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Flint River near Lovejoy.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 530 AM Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 9 AM.
&&
LAT...LON 3360 8444 3363 8438 3354 8434 3340 8435
3340 8443 3354 8441
$$
GAC063-113-255-042345-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0086.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSEG1.1.ER.180804T0049Z.180804T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
545 AM EDT Sat Aug 4 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Flint River near Woolsey.
* Until further notice.
* At 5 AM Saturday the stage was 48.4 feet...and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Flood stage is 48 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by midday.
&&
LAT...LON 3340 8443 3340 8435 3330 8437 3330 8444
$$881
WGUS82 KFFC 041201
FLSFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
801 AM EDT Sat Aug 4 2018
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Flint River near Lovejoy affecting Clayton...Fayette and Spalding
Counties
GAC063-113-255-041231-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-180804T1800Z/
/LOVG1.2.ER.180803T1607Z.180803T2316Z.180804T1106Z.NO/
801 AM EDT Sat Aug 4 2018
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Flint River near Lovejoy.
* This takes effect immediately.
* At 7 AM Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet...and falling.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall.
&&
LAT...LON 3360 8444 3363 8438 3354 8434 3340 8435
3340 8443 3354 8441
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 8:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Pike, Spalding, Talbot, Upson | 49 min |
| Aug 2, 9:03 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Butts, Henry, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, Upson | 6 hr |
| Aug 2, 9:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | DeKalb, Rockdale | 56 min |
| Aug 2, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Coweta | 24 hr |
| Aug 2, 10:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Rockdale | 56 min |
| Aug 2, 11:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Rockdale | 51 min |
| Aug 3, 12:16 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Henry, Newton | 3 hr |
| Aug 3, 12:31 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette | 6 hr |
| Aug 3, 1:11 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Morgan | 49 min |
| Aug 3, 1:30 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fayette, Fulton | 24 hr |
| Aug 3, 1:30 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette | 11 hr |
| Aug 3, 1:54 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett, Walton | 11 hr |
| Aug 3, 2:05 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 12 hr |
| Aug 3, 2:45 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Union | 45 min |
| Aug 3, 5:56 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette | 6 hr |
| Aug 3, 5:56 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette, Spalding | 19 hr |
| Aug 3, 7:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Towns, White | 38 min |
| Aug 3, 7:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Toombs | 65 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.