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River Flood Warning 366, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Sep 17, 2020, 7:22 AM EDT for Cobb County, Georgia. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 17, 2020, 7:22 AM EDT (11:22 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 17, 2020, 2:34 PM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Cobb County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Nickajack Creek at US Highway 78 and 278 near Mableton (NICG1). The gauge peaked at 10.93 ft at Sep 17, 2020, 11:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 8 ft
- Minor stage
- 10 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 21 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02336635, 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.
613
WGUS42 KFFC 171122
FLWFFC
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
722 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Nickajack Creek near Mableton affecting Cobb County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC067-172330-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0366.200917T1122Z-000000T0000Z/
/NICG1.1.ER.200917T1101Z.200917T1101Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
722 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Nickajack Creek near Mableton.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 7:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10 feet.
* Minor flooding is expected.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 10 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will
occur in the woodlands and the natural flood plain upstream and
downstream from the gage at Veterans Memorial Highway. Portions of
Nickajack Park will begin to flood around one mile upstream from
the gage.
&&
LAT...LON 3377 8455 3385 8459 3389 8454 3384 8448
3381 8449
$$2 follow-up statements
014
WGUS82 KFFC 171529
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1129 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Noonday Creek near Woodstock affecting Cherokee and Cobb Counties.
Big Creek near Cumming affecting Forsyth County.
Nickajack Creek near Mableton affecting Cobb County.
Big Haynes Creek near Snellville affecting Gwinnett County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC057-067-180330-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0369.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NOOG1.1.ER.200917T1234Z.200917T1330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1129 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Noonday Creek near Woodstock.
* Until further notice.
* At 11:16 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding
begins in the woodlands and natural flood plain near the creek
upstream and downstream from the gage on Shallowford Road.
Portions of Noonday Creek Park and residential backyards on Bridge
Drive will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding continues in the woodlands
near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on
Shallowford Road. Portions of Noonday Creek Park and residential
backyards on Bridge Drive will be flooded with up to two feet of
water. Portions of the Cherokee Golf Center downstream will begin
to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3405 8459 3408 8457 3413 8457 3412 8450
3407 8450 3403 8450
$$
GAC067-180330-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0366.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NICG1.1.ER.200917T1101Z.200917T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1129 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Nickajack Creek near Mableton.
* Until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will
occur in the woodlands and the natural flood plain upstream and
downstream from the gage at Veterans Memorial Highway. Portions of
Nickajack Park will begin to flood around one mile upstream from
the gage.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding continues in the woodlands
and natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage at
Veterans Memorial Highway. Portions of Nickajack Park around one
mile upstream from the gage will be flooded with up to two feet of
water. Backyards of residential homes on West Rosie Lane...North
Brookside Drive...Brookside Drive...Glandor Drive and Riverline
Trail will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3377 8455 3385 8459 3389 8454 3384 8448
3381 8449
$$
GAC117-180330-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0364.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMGG1.1.ER.200917T1046Z.200917T1445Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1129 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Creek near Cumming.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will
expand into the natural flood plain of the creek upstream and
downstream from the gage at Atlanta Highway or Georgia Highway 9.
Large portions of the sidewalk and boardwalk of the Big Creek
Greenway will begin to flood. The areas under the Georgia 400
Highway and McFarland Road will be covered with around one foot of
water. A portion of the sidewalk under Majors Road will be covered
with around two feet of water.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding continues to expand into the
natural flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the
gage at Atlanta Highway or Georgia Highway 9. Large portions of
the sidewalk and boardwalk of the Big Creek Greenway will be
flooded. The areas under the Georgia 400 Highway and McFarland
Road will be covered with around two feet of water. A portion of
the sidewalk under Majors Road will be covered with around 3 feet
of water.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding will expand into the natural
flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at
Atlanta Highway or Georgia Highway 9. Most of the sidewalk and
boardwalk of the Big Creek Greenway will be under a foot or two of
water. The areas under the Georgia 400 Highway and McFarland Road
will be covered with around three feet of water. A portion of the
sidewalk under Majors Road will be covered with around four feet
of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3418 8424 3417 8420 3411 8419 3410 8420
3410 8425 3411 8424
$$
GAC135-180330-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0362.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BIGG1.1.ER.200917T1039Z.200917T1432Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1129 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Haynes Creek near Snellville.
* Until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will
occur in the woodlands and pastures near the creek upstream and
downstream from the gage on Lenora Road. Some outbuildings near
the creek upstream and on the left bank from the bridge may begin
to flood.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Minor flooding continues in the woodlands
and pastures near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage
on Lenora Road. Some outbuildings near the creek upstream and on
the left bank from the bridge will be flooded with around one foot
of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3387 8402 3387 8395 3376 8394 3373 8397
3376 8401
$$196
WGUS82 KFFC 171834
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
234 PM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Nickajack Creek near Mableton affecting Cobb County.
GAC067-171945-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0366.000000T0000Z-200917T1834Z/
/NICG1.1.ER.700119T1232Z.700119T1232Z.700119T1232Z.NO/
234 PM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...The Flood Warning for the Nickajack Creek near Mableton has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Nickajack Creek near Mableton.
* At 2:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
&&
LAT...LON 3377 8455 3385 8459 3389 8454 3384 8448
3381 8449
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 9:10 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Marion, Muscogee, Schley, Stewart, Sumter and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Sep 16, 11:25 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Taylor | 7 hr |
| Sep 17, 12:00 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Houston, Peach, Pulaski and 2 more | 11 hr |
| Sep 17, 12:45 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Harris, Lamar, Monroe, Pike, Talbot, Upson | 7 hr |
| Sep 17, 1:13 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Meriwether, Troup | 5 hr |
| Sep 17, 2:49 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Butts, Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Fulton, Henry and 1 more | 7 hr |
| Sep 17, 2:59 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Baldwin, Jones, Wilkinson | 8 hr |
| Sep 17, 3:29 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Marion, Muscogee, Schley, Stewart, Sumter and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Sep 17, 3:34 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale | 6 hr |
| Sep 17, 3:39 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Douglas, Fulton | 6 hr |
| Sep 17, 4:29 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Fulton | 8 hr |
| Sep 17, 4:32 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb | 11 hr |
| Sep 17, 4:32 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Fulton | 10 hr |
| Sep 17, 4:35 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb | 6 hr |
| Sep 17, 4:42 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fulton, Gwinnett | 7 hr |
| Sep 17, 4:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fayette, Spalding | 55 hr |
| Sep 17, 4:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Crawford, Talbot, Taylor, Upson | 28 hr |
| Sep 17, 4:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Clayton, Fayette, Spalding | 32 hr |
| Sep 17, 4:50 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Muscogee | 17 hr |
| Sep 17, 5:04 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Lamar, Spalding | 9 hr |
| Sep 17, 5:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Rockdale | 38 hr |
| Sep 17, 5:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Forsyth, Fulton | 43 hr |
| Sep 17, 5:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 25 hr |
| Sep 17, 5:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Newton, Rockdale | 47 hr |
| Sep 17, 5:13 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Hancock, Jasper, Putnam, Washington | 6 hr |
| Sep 17, 5:16 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Pulaski | 6 hr |
| Sep 17, 5:16 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Bibb, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Twiggs | 4 days |
| Sep 17, 5:36 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 5 hr |
| Sep 17, 5:39 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Barrow, Jackson | 34 hr |
| Sep 17, 5:39 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Johnson, Washington, Wilkinson | 5 days |
| Sep 17, 5:39 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Baldwin, Washington, Wilkinson | 39 hr |
| Sep 17, 5:39 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Clarke, Greene, Oconee | 64 hr |
| Sep 17, 5:43 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Fulton | 10 hr |
| Sep 17, 6:00 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb | 4 hr |
| Sep 17, 6:42 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Glascock, Jefferson, Warren | 6 hr |
| Sep 17, 6:44 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb | 4 hr |
| Sep 17, 6:51 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett, Walton | 12 hr |
| Sep 17, 6:54 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 11 hr |
| Sep 17, 6:58 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb | 7 hr |
| Sep 17, 7:09 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Forsyth | 16 hr |
| Sep 17, 7:18 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Fulton | 118 min |
| Sep 17, 7:27 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 8 hr |
| Sep 17, 7:31 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Fulton | 12 hr |
| Sep 17, 7:47 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Greene, Taliaferro | 5 hr |
| Sep 17, 9:23 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cherokee, Cobb | 5 hr |
| Sep 17, 9:28 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Fulton | 16 hr |
| Sep 17, 10:31 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Fulton | 13 hr |
| Sep 17, 10:31 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Fulton | 11 hr |
| Sep 17, 10:31 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Carroll, Coweta, Heard | 12 hr |
| Sep 17, 11:03 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Jefferson, Washington | 23 hr |
| Sep 17, 11:23 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Jones | 15 hr |
| Sep 17, 1:31 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Johnson, Laurens, Washington, Wilkinson | 44 hr |
| Sep 17, 2:25 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Newton, Rockdale | 6 hr |
| Sep 17, 2:40 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Taliaferro, Wilkes | 33 hr |
| Sep 17, 2:44 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Jefferson | 3 hr |
| Sep 17, 3:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette, Spalding | 11 hr |
| Sep 17, 6:42 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Elbert, Madison, Oglethorpe | 3 hr |
| Sep 17, 7:22 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Dooly | 4 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.