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River Flood Warning 188, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Oct 7, 2021, 9:42 PM EDT for Johnson County, Washington County, Wilkinson County, Georgia. It took effect at Oct 8, 2021, 5:12 PM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2021, 9:42 PM EDT (01:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 8, 2021, 5:12 PM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 12, 2021, 8:10 PM EDT
- In force
- 4 days
- 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 01:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Oconee River below Oconee (OCNG1). The gauge peaked at 22.16 ft at Oct 10, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT.
- 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.
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WGUS42 KFFC 080142
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
942 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 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...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-081400-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0188.211008T2112Z-000000T0000Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.211008T2112Z.211010T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 9:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.8 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 20.7 feet
Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 21 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The dirt parking
lot by the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp is under one to three
feet of water. The end of Old Balls Ferry Road begins to flood.
Flooding continues and spreads further into the woodlands near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$17 follow-up statements
700
WGUS82 KFFC 080935
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
535 AM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-082145-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0188.211008T2112Z-000000T0000Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.211008T2112Z.211010T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
535 AM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 5:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 20.7 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 21 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The dirt parking
lot by the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp is under one to three
feet of water. The end of Old Balls Ferry Road begins to flood.
Flooding continues and spreads further into the woodlands near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$298
WGUS82 KFFC 081832
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
232 PM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-090645-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0188.211008T2112Z-000000T0000Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.211008T2229Z.211010T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
232 PM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 2:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening and continue rising to a crest of 20.9 feet early Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...Between 14 and 17 feet, Bankfull conditions are reached
along the river. The Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just
upstream and right bank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge...will
begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$454
WGUS82 KFFC 082308
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
708 PM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-091115-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OCNG1.1.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
708 PM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.9 feet
early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 21 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The dirt parking
lot by the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp is under one to three
feet of water. The end of Old Balls Ferry Road begins to flood.
Flooding continues and spreads further into the woodlands near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$406
WGUS42 KFFC 090117
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
917 PM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson 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.
&&
GAC167-303-319-091330-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211011T0600Z.211013T2200Z.NO/
917 PM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.4 feet
early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 17.4 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
$$538
WGUS82 KFFC 090946
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
546 AM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-092200-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211014T0400Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211011T0600Z.211013T2200Z.NO/
546 AM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until early Thursday morning.
* At 5:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 19.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.4 feet
early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 21 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The dirt parking
lot by the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp is under one to three
feet of water. The end of Old Balls Ferry Road begins to flood.
Flooding continues and spreads further into the woodlands near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$805
WGUS82 KFFC 091849
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
249 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-100700-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211014T0400Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1800Z.211013T2248Z.NO/
249 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until early Thursday morning.
* At 2:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.9 feet
early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 21 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The dirt parking
lot by the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp is under one to three
feet of water. The end of Old Balls Ferry Road begins to flood.
Flooding continues and spreads further into the woodlands near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$900
WGUS82 KFFC 100052
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
852 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-101300-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211014T0400Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1800Z.211013T1845Z.NO/
852 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until early Thursday morning.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast
to continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1 feet
early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 23 feet, Moderate flooding continues. Portions of the
Old Balls Ferry Road leading to the boat ramp becomes flooded with
a foot of water or more. The entire dirt parking lot near the
boat ramp is under three to five feet of water. Extensive flooding
of the woodlands near the river continues.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$450
WGUS82 KFFC 100738
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
338 AM EDT Sun Oct 10 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.
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-101945-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211014T0045Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1800Z.211013T1845Z.NO/
338 AM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 3:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 22.1 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 23 feet, Moderate flooding continues. Portions of the
Old Balls Ferry Road leading to the boat ramp becomes flooded with
a foot of water or more. The entire dirt parking lot near the
boat ramp is under three to five feet of water. Extensive flooding
of the woodlands near the river continues.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$
GAC091-271-315-101945-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0196.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.2.ER.211009T2345Z.211014T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
338 AM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.5 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 15.8 feet Wednesday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 16 feet, Flooding of farm lands...timberlands...and
access roads will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8337 3210 8332 3188 8315 3181 8299
3175 8299 3184 8320
$$
GAC023-235-101945-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211012T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
338 AM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 23.1 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7 feet
early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 25 feet, Minor flooding occurs...with some roads
closed with access to residences. RiverView Road closes to
residents.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8359 3266 8353 3229 8343 3210 8332
3206 8337 3227 8349
$$977
WGUS82 KFFC 101414
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1014 AM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-110215-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211014T0000Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1800Z.211013T1800Z.NO/
1014 AM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 22.2 feet and rising slowly.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast to continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.2 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...Between 21 and 23 feet, Moderate flooding continues. The
dirt parking lot by the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp is under
one to three feet of water. The end of Old Balls Ferry Road begins
to flood. Flooding continues and spreads further into the
woodlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$503
WGUS82 KFFC 110047
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
847 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-111300-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211014T0000Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1315Z.211012T1800Z.NO/
847 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 8:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 10.9 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 21.9 feet, Moderate flooding continues. The dirt
parking lot by the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp is under one to
three feet of water. The end of Old Balls Ferry Road begins to
flood. Flooding continues and spreads further into the woodlands
near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$908
WGUS82 KFFC 110725
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
325 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
Counties.
Oconee River near Dublin affecting Wilkinson, Laurens, Washington
and Johnson Counties.
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
Little Ocmulgee River near Scotland affecting Wheeler and Telfair
Counties.
Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-175-303-319-111930-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0197.211011T0725Z-211014T0430Z/
/DBNG1.1.ER.211011T0457Z.211012T1200Z.211013T2230Z.NO/
325 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Dublin.
* From early this morning to early Thursday morning.
* At 2:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 21.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 21 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
evening.
* Impact...At 23 feet, Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and
natural flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from
the gage on U.S. Highway 80. Flooding will increase on some dirt
river access roads. The water level will be at least one foot deep
in some sections of the roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3265 8298 3267 8289 3257 8284 3238 8268
3236 8277 3254 8293
$$
GAC023-235-111930-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-211016T0300Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211012T0000Z.211015T2100Z.NO/
325 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* Until late Friday evening.
* At 2:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 23.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.8 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 25 feet, Minor flooding occurs...with some roads
closed with access to residences. RiverView Road closes to
residents.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8359 3266 8353 3229 8343 3210 8332
3206 8337 3227 8349
$$
GAC167-303-319-111930-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1315Z.211012T1800Z.NO/
325 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 3:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.9 feet Friday
evening.
* Impact...At 21 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The dirt parking
lot by the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp is under one to three
feet of water. The end of Old Balls Ferry Road begins to flood.
Flooding continues and spreads further into the woodlands near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$
GAC271-309-111930-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0198.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCTG1.1.ER.211011T0013Z.211011T0615Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
325 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Ocmulgee River near Scotland.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 14 feet, Minor flooding continues of the large flood
plain and wooded wetlands upstream and downstream from the gage on
Georgia Highway 149.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8291 3211 8288 3194 8261 3192 8267
$$
GAC091-271-315-111930-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0196.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.2.ER.211009T2345Z.211014T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
325 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet
Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 16 feet, Flooding of farm lands...timberlands...and
access roads will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8337 3210 8332 3188 8315 3181 8299
3175 8299 3184 8320
$$050
WGUS82 KFFC 111542
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1142 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-120345-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1315Z.211012T1800Z.NO/
1142 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 11:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.2 feet Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The dirt parking
lot by the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp is under one to three
feet of water. The end of Old Balls Ferry Road begins to flood.
Flooding continues and spreads further into the woodlands near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$137
WGUS82 KFFC 120042
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
842 PM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-121245-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1315Z.211012T1512Z.NO/
842 PM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning to 8.2 feet and then begin rising early Thursday morning.
It will then rise again to 8.4 feet Thursday morning. It will fall
to 8.3 feet and then begin rising early Thursday afternoon. It
will then rise again to 9.4 feet Saturday morning. It will fall
again and remain below flood stage.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The water level continues to flood the dirt
parking lot area near the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding continues and spreads further into the woodlands near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$824
WGUS82 KFFC 120731
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
331 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Little Ocmulgee River near Scotland affecting Wheeler and Telfair
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
Counties.
Oconee River near Dublin affecting Wilkinson, Laurens, Washington
and Johnson Counties.
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC271-309-120845-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0198.000000T0000Z-211012T0731Z/
/SCTG1.1.ER.211011T0013Z.211011T1100Z.211012T0537Z.UU/
331 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Little Ocmulgee River near Scotland has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Little Ocmulgee River near Scotland.
* At 2:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.9 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8291 3211 8288 3194 8261 3192 8267
$$
GAC167-175-303-319-121945-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0197.000000T0000Z-211014T0040Z/
/DBNG1.1.ER.211011T0457Z.211012T1200Z.211013T1840Z.NO/
331 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Dublin.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 2:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 22.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 21 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 23 feet, Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and
natural flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from
the gage on U.S. Highway 80. Flooding will increase on some dirt
river access roads. The water level will be at least one foot deep
in some sections of the roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3265 8298 3267 8289 3257 8284 3238 8268
3236 8277 3254 8293
$$
GAC023-235-121945-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-211014T1800Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211010T2215Z.211014T1200Z.NO/
331 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* Until early Thursday afternoon.
* At 2:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.6 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 23 feet, Minor flooding continues of roads on the
southside of Hawkinsville along Gooseneck Lane, cutting off access
to homes. The water will be from 1 to 3 feet deep over the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8359 3266 8353 3229 8343 3210 8332
3206 8337 3227 8349
$$
GAC167-303-319-121945-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211012T2112Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1315Z.211012T1512Z.NO/
331 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until late this afternoon.
* At 3:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this morning.
* Impact...At 19 feet, The water level begins to flood the dirt
parking lot area near the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding continues and spreads further into the woodlands near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$
GAC091-271-315-121945-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0196.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.2.ER.211009T2345Z.211013T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
331 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 15 feet.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 16 feet, Flooding of farm lands...timberlands...and
access roads will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8337 3210 8332 3188 8315 3181 8299
3175 8299 3184 8320
$$416
WGUS82 KFFC 121554
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1154 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair
Counties.
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
Counties.
Oconee River near Dublin affecting Wilkinson, Laurens, Washington
and Johnson Counties.
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-175-303-319-130400-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0197.000000T0000Z-211014T0040Z/
/DBNG1.1.ER.211011T0457Z.211012T0830Z.211013T2125Z.NO/
1154 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Dublin.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 22.8 feet and slowly falling.
* Flood stage is 21 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 3.3 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 23 feet, Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and
natural flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from
the gage on U.S. Highway 80. Flooding will increase on some dirt
river access roads. The water level will be at least one foot deep
in some sections of the roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3265 8298 3267 8289 3257 8284 3238 8268
3236 8277 3254 8293
$$
GAC091-271-315-130400-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0196.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.2.ER.211009T2345Z.211012T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1154 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 15 feet and steady.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain near a crest of 15 feet
through this afternoon.
* Impact...At 14 feet, Moderate flooding begins. Roads to homes
along the west side of the river in Abbeville become inaccessible.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8337 3210 8332 3188 8315 3181 8299
3175 8299 3184 8320
$$
GAC023-235-130400-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-211014T1800Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211010T2215Z.211014T0000Z.NO/
1154 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* Until early Thursday afternoon.
* At 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 22 feet and slowly falling.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 15.2 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 23 feet, Minor flooding continues of roads on the
southside of Hawkinsville along Gooseneck Lane, cutting off access
to homes. The water will be from 1 to 3 feet deep over the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8359 3266 8353 3229 8343 3210 8332
3206 8337 3227 8349
$$
GAC167-303-319-122115-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211012T2112Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1315Z.211012T1936Z.NO/
1154 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until late this afternoon.
* At 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 18.2 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 4.3 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 18 feet, The water level begins to flood portions of
the dirt parking lot area near 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
$$083
WGUS82 KFFC 121928
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
328 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-303-319-130630-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211013T0627Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1315Z.211013T0027Z.NO/
328 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 3:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 17.6 feet, and falling.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening, then continue falling to 4.8 feet by Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 17 feet, minor flooding occurs. The water level will
be at the top of the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp, just
upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor
flooding of woodlands near the river continues.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$640
WGUS82 KFFC 130010
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
810 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
GAC167-303-319-130115-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211013T0010Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1315Z.211012T2255Z.NO/
810 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 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 7:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.8 feet, and falling.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.8 feet by Sunday
afternoon.
&&
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 8:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dooly | 37 min |
| Oct 7, 9:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Lamar | 64 min |
| Oct 7, 9:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dooly | 28 min |
| Oct 7, 9:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Butts | 38 min |
| Oct 7, 10:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dooly | 30 min |
| Oct 7, 10:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Pulaski | 27 min |
| Oct 7, 10:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bleckley, Dooly, Houston, Pulaski, Twiggs | 43 min |
| Oct 7, 11:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bleckley, Pulaski | 33 min |
| Oct 7, 11:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bleckley | 32 min |
| Oct 8, 12:04 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Twiggs | 26 min |
| Oct 8, 12:32 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bleckley | 28 min |
| Oct 8, 12:39 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Peach | 16 hr |
| Oct 8, 12:50 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Twiggs | 25 min |
| Oct 8, 1:05 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Dodge, Laurens | 40 min |
| Oct 8, 1:43 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Dodge, Laurens | 32 min |
| Oct 8, 1:59 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Houston | 31 min |
| Oct 8, 2:15 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Laurens | 30 min |
| Oct 8, 2:31 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bleckley | 29 min |
| Oct 8, 2:45 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Laurens, Wheeler | 34 min |
| Oct 8, 2:47 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Bleckley, Dodge, Laurens | 6 hr |
| Oct 8, 3:17 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bleckley | 28 min |
| Oct 8, 3:21 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Treutlen | 24 min |
| Oct 8, 3:41 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Bleckley, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Pulaski | 7 hr |
| Oct 8, 3:48 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Pulaski | 27 min |
| Oct 8, 3:51 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Treutlen | 24 min |
| Oct 8, 4:13 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dodge | 32 min |
| Oct 8, 4:20 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Treutlen | 25 min |
| Oct 8, 4:51 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Treutlen | 24 min |
| Oct 8, 5:03 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Dodge, Laurens, Pulaski, Wilcox | 8 hr |
| Oct 8, 5:40 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Montgomery | 35 min |
| Oct 8, 5:43 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilkes | 32 min |
| Oct 8, 6:19 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Montgomery | 26 min |
| Oct 8, 6:22 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Taliaferro | 23 min |
| Oct 8, 6:53 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Dooly | 6 hr |
| Oct 8, 7:08 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Toombs | 37 min |
| Oct 8, 7:20 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Dodge, Telfair, Wilcox | 5 hr |
| Oct 8, 7:45 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Toombs | 30 min |
| Oct 8, 8:53 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Bleckley, Dodge, Laurens, Treutlen | 3 hr |
| Oct 8, 9:02 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Dooly, Sumter | 88 min |
| Oct 8, 9:56 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Butts, Monroe | 101 min |
| Oct 8, 12:33 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Jones | 10 hr |
| Oct 8, 2:12 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Pulaski | 32 hr |
| Oct 8, 3:37 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Dooly | 14 hr |
| Oct 8, 5:42 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Laurens | 2 hr |
| Oct 8, 6:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Montgomery, Treutlen | 34 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.