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River Flood Warning 118, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at May 5, 2021, 6:12 PM EDT for Cobb County, Douglas County, Georgia. It was in force for 19 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 5, 2021, 6:12 PM EDT (22:12 UTC)
- Expired
- May 6, 2021, 12:59 PM EDT
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Cobb County, GA, Douglas County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell (NATG1). The gauge peaked at 19.71 ft at May 6, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 19 ft
- Moderate stage
- 23 ft
- Major stage
- 27 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02336910, 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.
239 WGUS42 KFFC 052212 FLWFFC BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 612 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia... Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell affecting Douglas and Cobb Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta. && GAC067-097-061015- /O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0118.210505T2212Z-000000T0000Z/ /NATG1.1.ER.210505T2040Z.210505T2145Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 612 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021 The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a * Flood Warning for the Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell. * From this evening until further notice. * At 5:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 19.1 feet and rising. * Flood stage is 19 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. * Impact...At 19 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands and the natural flood plain occurs upstream and downstream from the gage near the railroad bridge parallel to Joe Jerkins Boulevard. Large portions of Legion Park will be flooded with up to two feet of water. Low lying areas of Garrett Road... Westside Road and Stovall Road will begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3379 8469 3385 8470 3385 8463 3379 8464 $$
4 follow-up statements
625
WGUS82 KFFC 060129
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
929 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Fulton and Forsyth Counties.
Sweetwater Creek near Austell affecting Douglas and Cobb Counties.
Yellow River near Conyers below Milstead affecting Newton and
Rockdale Counties.
Ocmulgee River near Macon affecting Jones, Houston, Bibb, Monroe
and Twiggs Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg affecting Coweta, Carroll and
Heard Counties.
Coosa River near Rome Mayos Bar L & D Park affecting Floyd County.
Tallapoosa River near Tallapoosa affecting Haralson County.
Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell affecting Douglas and
Cobb Counties.
Sweetwater Creek near Powder Springs affecting Paulding and Cobb
Counties.
For the Big Creek...including Alpharetta...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Chattahoochee River Basin...including Whitesburg...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Sweetwater Creek...including Austell, Northwest Austell,
Powder Springs...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Yellow River Basin...including Conyers below Milstead...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Ocmulgee River Basin...including Macon...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC045-077-149-061330-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0115.000000T0000Z-210506T1330Z/
/WHTG1.1.ER.210505T1257Z.210505T2045Z.210506T0730Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet and slowly
falling.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 6.8 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 17 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins
in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and
downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27 or Georgia Highway 16.
Flood waters reach the top of the boat ramp at Riverside Park next
to the bridge. The playground at a day use area on the west side
of the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3359 8484 3355 8478 3350 8479 3341 8498
3344 8505 3350 8493
$$
GAC067-097-061330-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0107.000000T0000Z-210507T0622Z/
/AUSG1.1.ER.210505T0253Z.210506T0600Z.210507T0022Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sweetwater Creek near Austell.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 10 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 13 feet, Moderate flooding begins. Significant
flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and
downstream from the gage near the Interstate 20 bridge. Portions
of a paintball playing field just downstream of the bridge and
athletic fields in the Woodrow Wilson Park on Mount Vernon Road
are flooded with 2 to 3 feet of water. Water begins to flood a few
mobile homes on Brook Forest Road and homes on Wren Circle in
Douglas County. Portions of Sunlight Drive in Cobb County will be
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3379 8464 3385 8463 3380 8459 3374 8459
3370 8463 3376 8466
$$
GAC217-247-061330-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-210506T1800Z/
/MYRG1.1.ER.210504T1234Z.210505T2000Z.210506T1200Z.UU/
929 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yellow River near Conyers below Milstead.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:31 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet and slowly
falling.
* Flood stage is 11 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 2.5 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 12 feet, Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...
fields and pasture along the river upstream and downstream from
the gage on Gees Mill Road in Rockdale County. Large portions of
Sockwell Road by the river in Newton County will be up to 3 feet
under water.
&&
LAT...LON 3366 8399 3371 8395 3359 8387 3356 8393
$$
GAC117-121-061330-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-210506T1730Z/
/APHG1.1.ER.210503T1913Z.210505T0645Z.210506T1130Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Creek near Alpharetta.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet and steady.
* Flood stage is 7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain at a crest of 8.1 feet
until just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood
stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 8 feet, Minor flooding continues to expand further
into 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 will flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3410 8425 3410 8420 3404 8425 3402 8430
3404 8433 3407 8427
$$
GAC021-153-169-207-289-061330-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0113.210506T2034Z-210509T0349Z/
/MACG1.1.ER.210506T2034Z.210507T1800Z.210508T2149Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Macon.
* From Thursday afternoon to Saturday evening.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet and slowly rising.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 20.5 feet early Friday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 20 feet, Minor flooding expands. An increasing amount
of the Macon GreenWay Ocmulgee Heritage Trail floods north of the
Martin Luther King Boulevard bridge. The flood waters will be
around one foot deep on portions of the trail and both banks
overflow upstream from the bridge. Large portions of agricultural
lands well downstream will be under one to three feet of water.
&&
LAT...LON 3290 8372 3293 8367 3282 8356 3266 8353
3263 8359 3274 8363
$$
GAC067-097-061330-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0118.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NATG1.1.ER.210505T2040Z.210506T0045Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
929 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 19 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 19 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of
woodlands and the natural flood plain occurs upstream and
downstream from the gage near the railroad bridge parallel to Joe
Jerkins Boulevard. Large portions of Legion Park will be flooded
with up to two feet of water. Low lying areas of Garrett Road...
Westside Road and Stovall Road will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3379 8469 3385 8470 3385 8463 3379 8464
$$
GAC115-061330-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RMBG1.1.ER.210505T1739Z.210506T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Coosa River near Rome Mayos Bar L & D Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 24.9 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 24 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 24 feet, Minor flooding begins of the woodlands...
fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from
the gage on the old Lock and Dam behind the Trading Post. The boat
ramp will be mostly under water at the Lock and Dam park.
&&
LAT...LON 3425 8524 3421 8518 3417 8526 3421 8539
3427 8542 3428 8537 3423 8526
$$
GAC067-223-061330-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0116.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PDSG1.1.ER.210505T1256Z.210505T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sweetwater Creek near Powder Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 14.4 feet and steady.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 15 feet, Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...
fields and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from
the gage at Brownsville Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3375 8490 3381 8490 3385 8474 3385 8470
3379 8469
$$
GAC143-061330-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0111.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TLAG1.1.ER.210505T0455Z.210505T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
929 PM EDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tallapoosa River near Tallapoosa.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 16.7 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 16 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins
in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and
downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78.
&&
LAT...LON 3386 8528 3384 8521 3377 8525 3371 8535
3377 8536 3381 8531
$$269 WGUS82 KFFC 061043 FLSFFC Flood Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 643 AM EDT Thu May 6 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell affecting Douglas and Cobb Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta. && GAC067-097-062245- /O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0118.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /NATG1.1.ER.210505T2040Z.210506T0615Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 643 AM EDT Thu May 6 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell. * Until further notice. * At 5:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.6 feet and falling. * Flood stage is 19 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. * Impact...At 19 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands and the natural flood plain occurs upstream and downstream from the gage near the railroad bridge parallel to Joe Jerkins Boulevard. Large portions of Legion Park will be flooded with up to two feet of water. Low lying areas of Garrett Road... Westside Road and Stovall Road will begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3379 8469 3385 8470 3385 8463 3379 8464 $$
266
WGUS82 KFFC 061427
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
927 AM CDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...Georgia...
Chattahoochee River at Columbus affecting Muscogee, Chattahoochee,
Lee and Russell Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell affecting Douglas and
Cobb Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
ALC081-113-GAC053-215-070230-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-210507T1624Z/
/CBUG1.1.ER.210506T0456Z.210506T1115Z.210507T1024Z.NO/
927 AM CDT Thu May 6 2021 /1027 AM EDT Thu May 6 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chattahoochee River at Columbus.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday /10:00 AM EDT Thursday/ the stage was 28.4
feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Minor flooding continues along the river
upstream and downstream from the gage on the 14th Street bridge.
Portions of the River Walk in Columbus will be flooded around one
foot deep and closed to the public. The Phenix City Amphitheater
on the Alabama side will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3259 8511 3262 8505 3251 8496 3238 8495
3238 8502 3250 8503
$$
GAC067-097-070230-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0118.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NATG1.1.ER.210505T2040Z.210506T0615Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1027 AM EDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.2 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of
woodlands and the natural flood plain occurs upstream and
downstream from the gage near the railroad bridge parallel to Joe
Jerkins Boulevard. Large portions of Legion Park will be flooded
with up to two feet of water. Low lying areas of Garrett Road...
Westside Road and Stovall Road will begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3379 8469 3385 8470 3385 8463 3379 8464
$$303 WGUS82 KFFC 061659 FLSFFC Flood Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 1259 PM EDT Thu May 6 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Georgia... Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell affecting Douglas and Cobb Counties. GAC067-097-061800- /O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0118.000000T0000Z-210506T1659Z/ /NATG1.1.ER.210505T2040Z.210506T0615Z.210506T1450Z.UU/ 1259 PM EDT Thu May 6 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell. * At 11:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 18.8 feet and falling. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. && LAT...LON 3379 8469 3385 8470 3385 8463 3379 8464 $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 8:24 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Heard, Troup | 4 hr |
| May 4, 8:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Harris, Meriwether, Muscogee, Talbot, Troup | 50 min |
| May 4, 8:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dodge | 26 min |
| May 4, 8:41 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Polk | 10 hr |
| May 4, 8:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Stewart, Webster | 44 min |
| May 4, 8:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Marion | 50 min |
| May 4, 8:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Coweta, Fayette, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding | 32 min |
| May 4, 9:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Crawford, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Monroe and 8 more | 45 min |
| May 4, 9:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Telfair | 25 min |
| May 4, 9:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bibb, Crawford, Crisp, Dooly, Houston, Lamar and 7 more | 25 min |
| May 4, 10:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Telfair | 29 min |
| May 4, 10:14 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Chattooga | 8 hr |
| May 4, 10:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bibb, Bleckley, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Houston and 5 more | 29 min |
| May 4, 10:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin, Bleckley, Dodge, Jones, Laurens, Telfair and 3 more | 44 min |
| May 4, 10:51 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Douglas | 64 hr |
| May 4, 11:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Johnson, Montgomery, Telfair and 4 more | 49 min |
| May 4, 11:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb | 7 hr |
| May 5, 12:42 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Forsyth | 11 hr |
| May 5, 12:55 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb | 10 hr |
| May 5, 1:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Haralson | 24 hr |
| May 5, 2:42 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett, Walton | 4 hr |
| May 5, 5:51 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Bibb, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Twiggs | 4 days |
| May 5, 6:36 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 9 hr |
| May 5, 6:46 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Carroll, Coweta, Heard | 19 hr |
| May 5, 11:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Paulding | 18 hr |
| May 5, 3:08 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Floyd | 31 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.