Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 153, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Aug 31, 2021, 10:09 PM EDT for Murray County, Whitfield County, Georgia. It took effect at Sep 1, 2021, 12:08 AM EDT. It was in force for 34 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 31, 2021, 10:09 PM EDT (02:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 1, 2021, 12:08 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 2, 2021, 9:55 AM EDT
- In force
- 34 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Murray County, GA, Whitfield County, GA
The radar
The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Conasauga River at GA 286 near Eton (ETNG1). The gauge peaked at 14.79 ft at Sep 2, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 24 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02384500, 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.
350
WGUS42 KFFC 010209
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1009 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Conasauga River near Eton affecting Whitfield and Murray 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.
&&
GAC213-313-011415-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0153.210901T0408Z-210902T1227Z/
/ETNG1.1.ER.210901T0408Z.210901T2000Z.210902T0626Z.NO/
1009 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Conasauga River near Eton.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 10:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.5 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.3 feet tomorrow afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 14 feet, Minor flooding continues to expand into the
woodlands...pasture and fields along the river...upstream and
downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3473 8489 3499 8485 3499 8475 3491 8480
3472 8483
$$5 follow-up statements
157
WGUS82 KFFC 010935
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
535 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Conasauga River near Eton affecting Whitfield and Murray Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC213-313-012145-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0153.000000T0000Z-210902T1227Z/
/ETNG1.1.ER.210901T0600Z.210901T2000Z.210902T0626Z.NO/
535 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Conasauga River near Eton.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 5:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet
late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 12.2 feet Minor flooding of woodlands...pasture and
fields begins along the river...upstream and downstream from the
gage on Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3473 8489 3499 8485 3499 8475 3491 8480
3472 8483
$$725
WGUS82 KFFC 011508
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1108 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Conasauga River near Eton affecting Whitfield and Murray Counties.
Conasauga River near Tilton affecting Whitfield, Gordon and
Murray Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC213-313-020315-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0153.000000T0000Z-210902T1036Z/
/ETNG1.1.ER.210901T0600Z.210901T2100Z.210902T0436Z.NO/
1108 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Conasauga River near Eton.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is expected to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet
late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just
after midnight early Thursday morning.
* Impact...Between 12 and 13 feet, Minor flooding of woodlands,
pastures and fields continues along the river, upstream and
downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 286, or Dawnville Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3473 8489 3499 8485 3499 8475 3491 8480
3472 8483
$$
GAC129-213-313-020315-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0152.000000T0000Z-210903T0750Z/
/TLNG1.1.ER.210902T0824Z.210902T1800Z.210903T0150Z.NO/
1108 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Conasauga River near Tilton.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast to develop.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 18.7 feet Thursday afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...Between 15 and 18 feet, Bankfull conditions occur along
the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Brackett
Ridge Road bridge.
* Impact...At 18 feet, Flood stage is reached and minor flooding
begins in the woodlands, fields and pastures along the river
upstream and downstream from the gage on the Brackett Ridge Road
bridge.
&&
LAT...LON 3473 8489 3472 8483 3463 8488 3463 8495
3471 8497
$$155
WGUS82 KFFC 012342
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
742 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Conasauga River near Eton affecting Whitfield and Murray Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton affecting Whitfield
County.
Armuchee Creek near Armuchee affecting Floyd County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC115-020645-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0155.000000T0000Z-210902T0637Z/
/ARCG1.1.ER.210901T1727Z.210901T2145Z.210902T0037Z.UU/
742 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Armuchee Creek near Armuchee.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 6:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 19.3 feet and nearly steady.
* Flood stage is 19 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tonight.
* Impact...At 19 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of
woodlands, fields and pastures begins along the creek upstream and
downstream from the gage on Old Dalton Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3449 8521 3448 8515 3442 8518 3436 8512
3433 8515 3442 8525
$$
GAC213-313-021145-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0153.000000T0000Z-210902T1355Z/
/ETNG1.1.ER.210901T0600Z.210902T0100Z.210902T0755Z.NO/
742 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Conasauga River near Eton.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 7:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.8 feet and slowly rising.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14 feet
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 14 feet, Minor flooding continues to expand into the
woodlands, pasture and fields along the river, upstream and
downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3473 8489 3499 8485 3499 8475 3491 8480
3472 8483
$$
GAC313-021145-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0150.000000T0000Z-210903T1648Z/
/CHCG1.1.ER.210831T2045Z.210902T1300Z.210903T1048Z.NO/
742 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Coahulla Creek near Keiths Mill near Dalton.
* Until early Friday afternoon.
* At 7:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.4 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 rise to a crest of 18.8 feet
late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 18 feet, Minor flooding expands into the pastures,
fields and woodlands upstream and downstream from the Keiths Mill
Road bridge.
&&
LAT...LON 3471 8489 3480 8495 3488 8495 3488 8486
3480 8488 3474 8486
$$691
WGUS82 KFFC 020821
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
421 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Conasauga River near Eton affecting Whitfield and Murray Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC213-313-021400-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0153.000000T0000Z-210902T1355Z/
/ETNG1.1.ER.210901T0600Z.210902T0630Z.210902T0852Z.NO/
421 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Conasauga River near Eton.
* Until late this morning.
* At 4:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
this morning and continue falling to 4.1 feet this evening.
* Impact...At 14.8 feet, Minor flooding continues to expand into the
woodlands...pasture and fields along the river...upstream and
downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3473 8489 3499 8485 3499 8475 3491 8480
3472 8483
$$959
WGUS82 KFFC 021017
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
617 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity for the following
rivers in Georgia...
Conasauga River near Eton affecting Whitfield and Murray Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC213-313-021400-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0153.000000T0000Z-210902T1355Z/
/ETNG1.1.ER.210901T0600Z.210902T0630Z.210902T1812Z.NO/
617 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Conasauga River near Eton.
* Until late this morning.
* At 6:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 1.9 feet tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.7 feet, Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...
pasture and fields along the river...upstream and downstream from
the gage on Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3473 8489 3499 8485 3499 8475 3491 8480
3472 8483
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 8:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Sumter | 30 min |
| Aug 31, 9:10 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gilmer | 9 hr |
| Aug 31, 9:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dooly | 32 min |
| Aug 31, 9:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Houston | 37 min |
| Aug 31, 9:57 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gordon, Murray, Whitfield | 4 days |
| Sep 1, 5:10 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Murray | 13 hr |
| Sep 1, 1:49 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Floyd | 9 hr |
| Sep 1, 7:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Webster | 28 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.