Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 157, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Sep 3, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT for Gordon County, Georgia. It was in force for 47 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 3, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT (12:00 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 5, 2021, 6:50 AM EDT
- In force
- 47 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County Gordon County, GA
The radar
The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 108 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Oostanaula River at Calhoun (CALG1). The gauge peaked at 21.68 ft at Sep 4, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 18 ft
- Minor stage
- 21 ft
- Moderate stage
- 30 ft
- Major stage
- 35 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02387520, 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.
777
WGUS42 KFFC 031200
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
800 AM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oostanaula River near Calhoun affecting Gordon 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.
&&
GAC129-040000-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0157.210903T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/CALG1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
800 AM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Oostanaula River near Calhoun.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 7:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 20.9 feet and slowly rising.
* Flood stage is 21 feet.
* Minor flooding is expected to develop.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 21 feet, minor flooding begins in the woodlands,
fields and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage behind
the water treatment plant off Mauldin Road. The boat ramp and
portions of a small parking lot on the upstream and right bank
side of the Georgia Highway 136 Connector will be under water.
&&
LAT...LON 3455 8499 3455 8492 3439 8506 3443 8512
3453 8504
$$6 follow-up statements
657
WGUS42 KFFC 031357
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
957 AM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity for the following
rivers in Georgia...
Oostanaula River near Calhoun affecting Gordon County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC129-040200-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0157.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CALG1.1.ER.210903T1345Z.210903T1345Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
957 AM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...Observed flooding increased to Minor severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oostanaula River near Calhoun.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 21 feet and slowly rising.
* Flood stage is 21 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is expected to continue.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 21 feet, minor flooding begins in the woodlands,
fields and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage behind
the water treatment plant off Mauldin Road. The boat ramp and
portions of a small parking lot on the upstream and right bank
side of the Georgia Highway 136 Connector will be under water.
&&
LAT...LON 3455 8499 3455 8492 3439 8506 3443 8512
3453 8504
$$371
WGUS82 KFFC 040000
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
800 PM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oostanaula River near Calhoun affecting Gordon 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.
&&
GAC129-041200-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0157.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CALG1.1.ER.210903T1345Z.210903T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
800 PM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oostanaula River near Calhoun.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 21.3 feet and slowly rising.
* Flood stage is 21 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 21 feet, Minor flooding begins of woodlands, fields
and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage behind a water
treatment plant off Mauldin Road. A boat ramp and portions of a
small parking lot on the upstream and right bank side of the
Georgia Highway 136 Connector will be under water.
&&
LAT...LON 3455 8499 3455 8492 3439 8506 3443 8512
3453 8504
$$262
WGUS82 KFFC 041039
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
639 AM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oostanaula River near Calhoun affecting Gordon County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC129-042245-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0157.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CALG1.1.ER.210903T1345Z.210904T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
639 AM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oostanaula River near Calhoun.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Minor flooding begins of woodlands...fields
and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage behind a water
treatment plant off Mauldin Road. A boat ramp and portions of a
small parking lot on the upstream and right bank side of the
Georgia Highway 136 Connector will be under water.
&&
LAT...LON 3455 8499 3455 8492 3439 8506 3443 8512
3453 8504
$$153
WGUS82 KFFC 042054
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
454 PM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oostanaula River near Calhoun affecting Gordon County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood
stage.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC129-050900-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0157.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CALG1.1.ER.210903T1345Z.210904T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
454 PM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oostanaula River near Calhoun.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 21 feet, Minor flooding begins of woodlands...fields
and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage behind a water
treatment plant off Mauldin Road. A boat ramp and portions of a
small parking lot on the upstream and right bank side of the
Georgia Highway 136 Connector will be under water.
&&
LAT...LON 3455 8499 3455 8492 3439 8506 3443 8512
3453 8504
$$262
WGUS82 KFFC 050256
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1056 PM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oostanaula River near Calhoun affecting Gordon County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood
stage.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC129-051500-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0157.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CALG1.1.ER.210903T1345Z.210904T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 PM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oostanaula River near Calhoun.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 21 feet, Minor flooding begins of woodlands...fields
and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage behind a water
treatment plant off Mauldin Road. A boat ramp and portions of a
small parking lot on the upstream and right bank side of the
Georgia Highway 136 Connector will be under water.
&&
LAT...LON 3455 8499 3455 8492 3439 8506 3443 8512
3453 8504
$$286
WGUS82 KFFC 051050
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
650 AM EDT Sun Sep 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Oostanaula River near Calhoun affecting Gordon County.
GAC129-051200-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0157.000000T0000Z-210905T1050Z/
/CALG1.1.ER.210903T1345Z.210904T1800Z.210905T0545Z.NO/
650 AM EDT Sun Sep 5 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Oostanaula River near Calhoun has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Oostanaula River near Calhoun.
* At 6:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
&&
LAT...LON 3455 8499 3455 8492 3439 8506 3443 8512
3453 8504
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 12:12 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gordon, Murray, Whitfield | 17 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.