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River Flood Warning 12, NWS Atlanta, GA

February 21, 2021Montgomery County, Treutlen County, Wheeler County, Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Feb 21, 2021, 9:38 AM EST for Montgomery County, Treutlen County, Wheeler County, Georgia. It took effect at Feb 22, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 26 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 21, 2021, 9:38 AM EST (14:38 UTC)
In effect from: Feb 22, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired: Feb 23, 2021, 8:56 AM EST
In force: 26 hr
Issued by: NWS Atlanta, GA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Montgomery County, GA, Treutlen County, GA, Wheeler County, GA

The radar

The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Oconee River at Highway 280 near Mount Vernon (MTVG1). The gauge peaked at 16.01 ft at Feb 22, 2021, 8:00 PM EST.

Action stage: 14 ft
Minor stage: 16 ft
Moderate stage: 20 ft
Major stage: 23 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02224500, 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.

751 
WGUS42 KFFC 211438
FLWFFC

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
938 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

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

  Oconee River near Mount Vernon affecting Treutlen, Wheeler and 
  Montgomery 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.


GAC209-283-309-220245-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0012.210222T1200Z-210223T1200Z/
/MTVG1.1.ER.210222T1200Z.210222T1200Z.210223T0600Z.NO/
938 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Oconee River near Mount Vernon.
* From Monday morning to Tuesday morning.
* At 9:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday 
  morning to a crest of 16 feet Monday morning. It will then fall 
  below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 16 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins 
  in the woodlands...pastures and natural flood plain along the 
  river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 280. 
  Flood waters reach the top of a boat ramp by the bridge on the 
  Wheeler County side of the River.


&&

LAT...LON 3236 8277 3238 8268 3220 8259 3196 8251
      3195 8259 3218 8268

$$

9 follow-up statements

145 
WGUS82 KFFC 212107
FLSFFC

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
407 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...

  Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair 
  Counties.

  Oconee River near Mount Vernon affecting Treutlen, Wheeler and 
  Montgomery 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.


GAC091-271-315-220915-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.1.ER.210220T2315Z.210225T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
407 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* Until further notice.
* At 4:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 12.2 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 and the water level reaches the top of the 
  Abbeville boat ramp and 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

$$

GAC209-283-309-220915-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0012.210222T1200Z-210223T1200Z/
/MTVG1.1.ER.210222T1200Z.210222T1200Z.210223T0600Z.NO/
407 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Oconee River near Mount Vernon.
* From Monday morning to Tuesday morning.
* At 3:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 15.8 feet, and rising.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast to develop.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to flood stage Monday 
  morning and remain nearly steady at flood stage. It will then fall 
  below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...between 14 and 16 feet, bankfull conditions occur along 
  the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the U.S. 
  Highway 280 bridge.
* Impact...At 16 feet, flood Stage is reached with minor flooding in 
  the woodlands, pastures and natural flood plain along the river 
  upstream and downstream from the gage on the U.S. Highway 280 
  bridge. Flood waters  will reach the top of the boat ramp by the 
  bridge on the Wheeler County side of the River.


&&

LAT...LON 3236 8277 3238 8268 3220 8259 3196 8251
      3195 8259 3218 8268

$$

455 
WGUS82 KFFC 212110 CCA
FLSFFC

Flood Statement...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
410 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...

  Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair 
  Counties.

  Oconee River near Mount Vernon affecting Treutlen, Wheeler and 
  Montgomery 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.


GAC091-271-315-220915-
/O.COR.KFFC.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.1.ER.210220T2315Z.210225T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
410 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 12.4 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 above flood stage this 
  evening and continue rising, reaching 12.9 feet early Thursday 
  morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 12 feet, minor flooding of the lowlands adjacent to 
  the river occurs and the water level reaches the top of the 
  Abbeville boat ramp and 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

$$

GAC209-283-309-220915-
/O.COR.KFFC.FL.W.0012.210222T1200Z-210223T1200Z/
/MTVG1.1.ER.210222T1200Z.210222T1200Z.210223T0600Z.NO/
410 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Oconee River near Mount Vernon.
* From Monday morning to Tuesday morning.
* At 3:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 15.8 feet, and rising.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast to develop.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to flood stage Monday 
  morning and remain nearly steady at flood stage. It will then fall 
  below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...between 14 and 16 feet, bankfull conditions occur along 
  the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the U.S. 
  Highway 280 bridge.
* Impact...At 16 feet, flood Stage is reached with minor flooding in 
  the woodlands, pastures and natural flood plain along the river 
  upstream and downstream from the gage on the U.S. Highway 280 
  bridge. Flood waters  will reach the top of the boat ramp by the 
  bridge on the Wheeler County side of the River.


&&

LAT...LON 3236 8277 3238 8268 3220 8259 3196 8251
      3195 8259 3218 8268

$$

854 
WGUS82 KFFC 220143
FLSFFC

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
843 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...

  Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair 
  Counties.

  Oconee River near Mount Vernon affecting Treutlen, Wheeler and 
  Montgomery 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.


GAC091-271-315-221345-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.1.ER.210220T2315Z.210222T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
843 PM EST Sun Feb 21 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 Sunday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring, and minor flooding is forecast to 
  continue.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 12.6 feet Tuesday morning and 
  remain nearly steady through Wednesday afternoon and then begin to 
  fall.
* Impact...At 12 feet, minor flooding of the lowlands adjacent to 
  the river occurs and the water level reaches the top of the 
  Abbeville boat ramp and 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

$$

GAC209-283-309-221345-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0012.210222T1200Z-210223T1200Z/
/MTVG1.1.ER.210222T1200Z.210222T1200Z.210223T0600Z.NO/
843 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Oconee River near Mount Vernon.
* From Monday morning to Tuesday morning.
* At 8:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast to develop.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday 
  morning and then crest around 16 feet Monday morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...between 14 and 16 feet, bankfull conditions occur along 
  the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the U.S. 
  Highway 280 bridge.
* Impact...At 16 feet, flood Stage is reached with minor flooding in 
  the woodlands, pastures and natural flood plain along the river 
  upstream and downstream from the gage on the U.S. Highway 280 
  bridge. Flood waters  will reach the top of the boat ramp by the 
  bridge on the Wheeler County side of the River.


&&

LAT...LON 3236 8277 3238 8268 3220 8259 3196 8251
      3195 8259 3218 8268

$$

997 
WGUS82 KFFC 220938
FLSFFC

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
438 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...

  Oconee River near Mount Vernon affecting Treutlen, Wheeler and 
  Montgomery Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.


GAC209-283-309-222145-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0012.210222T1200Z-210223T1200Z/
/MTVG1.1.ER.210223T0000Z.210223T0000Z.210223T0600Z.NO/
438 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Oconee River near Mount Vernon.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 4:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 15.9 feet and rising slowly.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 16.0 feet. It will then fall below flood 
  stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding 
  begins in the woodlands...pastures and natural flood plain along 
  the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 
  280. Flood waters reach the top of a boat ramp by the bridge on 
  the Wheeler County side of the River.


&&

LAT...LON 3236 8277 3238 8268 3220 8259 3196 8251
      3195 8259 3218 8268

$$

730 
WGUS82 KFFC 221608
FLSFFC

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1108 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...

  Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair 
  Counties.

  Oconee River near Mount Vernon affecting Treutlen, Wheeler and 
  Montgomery Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.


GAC209-283-309-230415-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210223T1200Z/
/MTVG1.1.ER.210222T1800Z.210222T1800Z.210223T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Oconee River near Mount Vernon.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 10:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 15.9 feet, and rising slowly.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 16 feet this afternoon. It will then fall 
  below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 16 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins 
  in the woodlands...pastures and natural flood plain along the 
  river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 280. 
  Flood waters reach the top of a boat ramp by the bridge on the 
  Wheeler County side of the River.


&&

LAT...LON 3236 8277 3238 8268 3220 8259 3196 8251
      3195 8259 3218 8268

$$

GAC091-271-315-230415-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.1.ER.210220T2315Z.210223T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1108 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 12.7 feet, and rising.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 12 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding of 
  lowlands adjacent to the river begins. 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 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

$$

350 
WGUS82 KFFC 222216
FLSFFC

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
516 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...

  Oconee River near Mount Vernon affecting Treutlen, Wheeler and 
  Montgomery Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.


GAC209-283-309-231015-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210223T1200Z/
/MTVG1.1.ER.210223T0000Z.210223T0000Z.210223T0000Z.NO/
516 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Oconee River near Mount Vernon.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 5:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 16 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 16 feet this evening.
* Impact...At 16 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins 
  in the woodlands...pastures and natural flood plain along the 
  river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 280. 
  Flood waters reach the top of a boat ramp by the bridge on the 
  Wheeler County side of the River.


&&

LAT...LON 3236 8277 3238 8268 3220 8259 3196 8251
      3195 8259 3218 8268

$$

SK

525 
WGUS82 KFFC 230109
FLSFFC

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
809 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

  Oconee River near Mount Vernon affecting Treutlen, Wheeler and 
  Montgomery 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.


GAC209-283-309-231315-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210223T1800Z/
/MTVG1.1.ER.210222T2315Z.210222T2345Z.210223T1200Z.NO/
809 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Oconee River near Mount Vernon.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 16 feet, and nearly steady.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring, and minor flooding is forecast to 
  continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain around flood stage of 
  16 feet through tonight then begin falling, dropping below flood 
  stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 16 feet, minor flooding occurs in the the woodlands, 
  pastures and natural flood plain along the river upstream and 
  downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 280. Flood waters reach 
  the top of the  boat ramp by the bridge on the Wheeler County side 
  of the River.


&&

LAT...LON 3236 8277 3238 8268 3220 8259 3196 8251
      3195 8259 3218 8268

$$

GAC091-271-315-231315-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210227T1800Z/
/ABBG1.1.ER.210220T2315Z.210223T0600Z.210227T1200Z.NO/
809 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 12.7 feet, and slowly 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 a crest of 12.8 feet 
  just after midnight early Tuesday morning. It will fall below 
  flood stage Saturday morning.
* 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

$$

150 
WGUS82 KFFC 230936
FLSFFC

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
436 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...

  Oconee River near Mount Vernon affecting Treutlen, Wheeler and 
  Montgomery 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.


GAC209-283-309-231800-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210223T1800Z/
/MTVG1.1.ER.210222T2315Z.210223T0345Z.210223T1200Z.NO/
436 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Oconee River near Mount Vernon.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 4:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet and steady.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will begin to fall later today.

* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding 
  begins in the woodlands...pastures and natural flood plain along 
  the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 
  280. Flood waters reach the top of a boat ramp by the bridge on 
  the Wheeler County side of the River.


&&

LAT...LON 3236 8277 3238 8268 3220 8259 3196 8251
      3195 8259 3218 8268

$$

306 
WGUS82 KFFC 231356
FLSFFC

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
856 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

  Oconee River near Mount Vernon affecting Treutlen, Wheeler and 
  Montgomery Counties.

GAC209-283-309-231500-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210223T1356Z/
/MTVG1.1.ER.210222T2315Z.210223T0345Z.210223T1200Z.NO/
856 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Oconee River near Mount Vernon has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Oconee River near Mount Vernon.
* At 8:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 15.9 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.2 feet Sunday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3236 8277 3238 8268 3220 8259 3196 8251
      3195 8259 3218 8268

$$

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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.