Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 11, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Feb 19, 2021, 3:18 PM EST for Johnson County, Washington County, Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was in force for 42 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2021, 3:18 PM EST (20:18 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 21, 2021, 9:32 AM EST
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Johnson County, GA, Washington County, GA, Wilkinson County, GA
The radar
The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:23 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 Oconee River below Oconee (OCNG1). The gauge peaked at 17.60 ft at Feb 18, 2021, 3:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 14 ft
- Minor stage
- 17 ft
- Moderate stage
- 21 ft
- Major stage
- 25 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02223248, 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.
915
WGUS42 KFFC 192018
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
318 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
GAC167-303-319-200830-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0011.210219T2018Z-210221T1200Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210218T1630Z.210221T0600Z.NO/
318 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* From this afternoon to Sunday morning.
* At 3:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 17.4 feet and nearly steady.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 17.4 to 17.5 feet
this evening and then begin falling. It will fall below flood
stage early Sunday morning.
* Impact...Between 17 and 18 feet, minor flooding occurs with the
water level at the top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp, just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge, and
minor flooding occurs in the woodlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$8 follow-up statements
726
WGUS82 KFFC 200100
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
800 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair
Counties.
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
GAC167-303-319-201300-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210221T1200Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210218T1630Z.210221T0600Z.NO/
800 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 3:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 17.4 feet, and slowly falling.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring, and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to to continue falling, dropping
below flood stage early Sunday morning.
* Impact...Between 17 and 18 feet, minor flooding occurs with the
water level at the top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp, just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding continues in the woodlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$
GAC091-271-315-201300-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0007.210220T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.1.ER.210220T1200Z.210224T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
800 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* From Saturday morning until further notice.
* At 2:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 11.6 feet, and rising.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast to develop.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Saturday morning and continue rising, reaching around 12.9 feet
Tuesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 12 feet, flood Stage is reached with minor flooding of
the lowlands adjacent to the river. The water level reaches the
top of the Abbeville boat ramp and also begins to flood the nearby
park.
* Impact...At 13 feet, minor flooding of the lowlands adjacent to
the river continues to expand into the flood plain. Flooding of
the nearby park and parking lot at the Abbeville boat ramp also
expands.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8337 3210 8332 3188 8315 3181 8299
3175 8299 3184 8320
$$638
WGUS82 KFFC 200109 CCA
FLSFFC
Flood Statement...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
809 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair
Counties.
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
GAC167-303-319-201315-
/O.COR.KFFC.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210221T1200Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210218T1630Z.210221T0600Z.NO/
809 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 7:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 17.4 feet, and slowly falling.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring, and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling, dropping
below flood stage early Sunday morning.
* Impact...Between 17 and 18 feet, minor flooding occurs with the
water level at the top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp, just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding continues in the woodlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$
GAC091-271-315-201315-
/O.COR.KFFC.FL.W.0007.210220T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.1.ER.210220T1200Z.210224T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
809 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* From Saturday morning until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 11.6 feet, and rising.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast to develop.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Saturday morning and continue rising, reaching around 12.9 feet
Tuesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 12 feet, flood Stage is reached with minor flooding of
the lowlands adjacent to the river. The water level reaches the
top of the Abbeville boat ramp and also begins to flood the nearby
park.
* Impact...At 13 feet, minor flooding of the lowlands adjacent to
the river continues to expand into the flood plain. Flooding of
the nearby park and parking lot at the Abbeville boat ramp also
expands.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8337 3210 8332 3188 8315 3181 8299
3175 8299 3184 8320
$$542
WGUS82 KFFC 200954
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
454 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
GAC167-303-319-202200-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210221T1200Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210218T1630Z.210221T0300Z.NO/
454 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 4:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 17.3 feet and falling slowly.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 13.4 feet Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flood stage is reached. The water level
reaches the top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding of woodlands near the river occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$725
WGUS82 KFFC 201542
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1042 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair
Counties.
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
GAC167-303-319-210345-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210221T1200Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210218T1630Z.210221T0300Z.NO/
1042 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 10:15 AM EST Saturday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 12.4 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 17 feet, Flood stage is reached. The water level
reaches the top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding of woodlands near the river occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$
GAC091-271-315-210345-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.1.ER.210221T0000Z.210225T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening and continue rising to 12.9 feet early Thursday morning.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13 feet, Minor flooding of lowlands adjacent to the
river continue to expand into the flood plain. Flooding of the
nearby park and parking lot at the Abbeville boat ramp also
expands.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8337 3210 8332 3188 8315 3181 8299
3175 8299 3184 8320
$$656
WGUS82 KFFC 202049
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
349 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
GAC167-303-319-210900-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210221T0900Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210218T1630Z.210221T0300Z.NO/
349 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until late tonight.
* At 3:15 PM EST Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet, and falling.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring, and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling.
* Impact...At 17 feet, minor flooding occurs with the water level
around the top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp, just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding continues in the woodlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$
GAC091-271-315-210900-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.1.ER.210221T0000Z.210225T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
349 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast to develop.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening and continue rising, reaching 12.9 feet early Thursday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 12 feet, flood Stage is reached with minor flooding of
the lowlands adjacent to the river. The water level reaches the
top of the Abbeville boat ramp and also begins to flood the nearby
park.
* Impact...At 13 feet, minor flooding of the lowlands adjacent to
the river continues to expand into the flood plain. Flooding of
the nearby park and parking lot at the Abbeville boat ramp also
expands.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8337 3210 8332 3188 8315 3181 8299
3175 8299 3184 8320
$$765
WGUS82 KFFC 210101
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
801 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
GAC167-303-319-211315-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210221T1500Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210218T1630Z.210221T0900Z.NO/
801 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 7:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet, and falling.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring, and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight or early Sunday morning, and continue falling.
* Impact...At 17 feet, minor flooding occurs with the water level
around the top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp, just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding also continues in the woodlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$
GAC091-271-315-211315-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.1.ER.210220T2315Z.210225T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
801 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 12 feet, and rising.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring, and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 12.9 feet Wednesday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 12 feet, minor flooding of the lowlands adjacent to
the river occurs. The water level is around the top of the
Abbeville boat ramp and also begins to flood the nearby park.
* Impact...At 13 feet, minor flooding of the lowlands adjacent to
the river continues to expand into the flood plain and flooding of
the nearby park and parking lot at the Abbeville boat ramp also
expands.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8337 3210 8332 3188 8315 3181 8299
3175 8299 3184 8320
$$376
WGUS82 KFFC 210940
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
440 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
GAC167-303-319-211500-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210221T1500Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210218T1630Z.210221T1213Z.NO/
440 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until this morning.
* At 4:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 17.1 feet and falling slowly.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
morning and continue falling to 12.2 feet Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flood stage is reached. The water level
reaches the top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding of woodlands near the river occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$292
WGUS82 KFFC 211432
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
932 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
GAC167-303-319-211545-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210221T1432Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210218T1630Z.210221T1213Z.NO/
932 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Oconee River near Oconee has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* At 9:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.2 feet Friday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 5:10 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Johnson, Washington, Wilkinson | 8 hr |
| Feb 19, 7:40 AM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Whitfield | 16 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.