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River Flood Warning 195, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Oct 9, 2021, 8:12 AM EDT for Bleckley County, Pulaski County, Georgia. It took effect at Oct 9, 2021, 2:27 PM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2021, 8:12 AM EDT (12:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 9, 2021, 2:27 PM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 13, 2021, 11:57 AM EDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Bleckley County, GA, Pulaski County, GA
The radar
The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:12 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 Ocmulgee River at US 341 at Hawkinsville (HAWG1). The gauge peaked at 23.38 ft at Oct 10, 2021, 3:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 14 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 26 ft
- Major stage
- 40 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02215000, 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.
135
WGUS42 KFFC 091212
FLWFFC
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
812 AM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
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.
&&
GAC023-235-100015-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0195.211009T2000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T2000Z.211012T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
812 AM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 7:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 19.7 feet and rising quickly.
* Flood stage is 20 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 23.8 feet early
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...Between 19 and 20 feet, The river begins to cover
Riverside Drive and cutoff residents from their homes.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8359 3266 8353 3229 8343 3210 8332
3206 8337 3227 8349
$$15 follow-up statements
520
WGUS82 KFFC 091816
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
216 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC023-235-100630-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0195.211009T2000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211012T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
216 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 1:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9 feet
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 23 feet, Minor flooding continues of roads on the
southside of Hawkinsville along Gooseneck Lane, cutting off access
to homes. The water will be from 1 to 3 feet deep over the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8359 3266 8353 3229 8343 3210 8332
3206 8337 3227 8349
$$024
WGUS82 KFFC 091827
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
227 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
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.
&&
GAC023-235-100630-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0195.211009T1827Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211012T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
227 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 1:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9 feet
Tuesday 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
$$841
WGUS82 KFFC 100055
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
855 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC023-235-101300-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211012T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
855 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:31 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 22.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7 feet
early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 25 feet, Minor flooding occurs...with some roads
closed with access to residences. RiverView Road closes to
residents.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8359 3266 8353 3229 8343 3210 8332
3206 8337 3227 8349
$$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
$$511
WGUS82 KFFC 101417
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1017 AM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC023-235-110230-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211011T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1017 AM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 23.3 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.9 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...Between 23 and 25 feet, Minor flooding continues of roads
on the southside of Hawkinsville along Gooseneck Lane, cutting off
access to homes. The water will be from 1 to 3 feet deep over the
road.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8359 3266 8353 3229 8343 3210 8332
3206 8337 3227 8349
$$250
WGUS82 KFFC 110050
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
850 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
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.
&&
GAC023-235-111300-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211012T0000Z.211015T2100Z.NO/
850 PM 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 8:31 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.8 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.4 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
$$908
WGUS82 KFFC 110725
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
325 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
Counties.
Oconee River near Dublin affecting Wilkinson, Laurens, Washington
and Johnson Counties.
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
Little Ocmulgee River near Scotland affecting Wheeler and Telfair
Counties.
Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC167-175-303-319-111930-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0197.211011T0725Z-211014T0430Z/
/DBNG1.1.ER.211011T0457Z.211012T1200Z.211013T2230Z.NO/
325 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Dublin.
* From early this morning to early Thursday morning.
* At 2:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 21.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 21 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
evening.
* Impact...At 23 feet, Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and
natural flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from
the gage on U.S. Highway 80. Flooding will increase on some dirt
river access roads. The water level will be at least one foot deep
in some sections of the roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3265 8298 3267 8289 3257 8284 3238 8268
3236 8277 3254 8293
$$
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
$$
GAC091-271-315-111930-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0196.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.2.ER.211009T2345Z.211014T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
325 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet
Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 16 feet, Flooding of farm lands...timberlands...and
access roads will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8337 3210 8332 3188 8315 3181 8299
3175 8299 3184 8320
$$927
WGUS82 KFFC 111009
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
609 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.
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.
&&
GAC023-235-112215-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-211016T0200Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211012T1800Z.211015T2000Z.NO/
609 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 5:45 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 23.8 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday afternoon.
* 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
$$283
WGUS82 KFFC 111543
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1143 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC023-235-120345-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-211016T0200Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211011T1800Z.211015T1200Z.NO/
1143 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* Until late Friday evening.
* At 10:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 23.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.4 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Minor flooding continues of roads on the
southside of Hawkinsville along Gooseneck Lane, cutting off access
to homes. The water will be from 1 to 3 feet deep over the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8359 3266 8353 3229 8343 3210 8332
3206 8337 3227 8349
$$515
WGUS82 KFFC 120046
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
846 PM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
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.
&&
GAC023-235-121300-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-211016T0200Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211010T2215Z.211014T1200Z.NO/
846 PM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* Until late Friday evening.
* At 7:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 22.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Thursday morning and continue falling to 16.4 feet Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 22.9 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
$$824
WGUS82 KFFC 120731
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
331 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Little Ocmulgee River near Scotland affecting Wheeler and Telfair
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
Counties.
Oconee River near Dublin affecting Wilkinson, Laurens, Washington
and Johnson Counties.
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Wilkinson, Washington and
Johnson Counties.
Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Wilcox and Telfair
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC271-309-120845-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0198.000000T0000Z-211012T0731Z/
/SCTG1.1.ER.211011T0013Z.211011T1100Z.211012T0537Z.UU/
331 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Little Ocmulgee River near Scotland has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Little Ocmulgee River near Scotland.
* At 2:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.9 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8291 3211 8288 3194 8261 3192 8267
$$
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
$$
GAC167-303-319-122115-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0188.000000T0000Z-211012T2112Z/
/OCNG1.2.ER.211008T2237Z.211010T1315Z.211012T1936Z.NO/
1154 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Oconee.
* Until late this afternoon.
* At 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 18.2 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 4.3 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 18 feet, The water level begins to flood portions of
the dirt parking lot area near the Old Balls Ferry Road boat
ramp...just upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57
bridge. Minor flooding continues in the woodlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3284 8303 3288 8298 3279 8292 3267 8289
3265 8298 3278 8300
$$337
WGUS82 KFFC 130108
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
908 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Oconee River near Dublin affecting Wilkinson, Laurens, Washington
and Johnson Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
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.
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.
&&
GAC167-175-303-319-131315-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0197.000000T0000Z-211014T0300Z/
/DBNG1.1.ER.211011T0457Z.211012T0830Z.211013T2100Z.NO/
908 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Oconee River near Dublin.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 22.3 feet, and falling.
* Flood stage is 21 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday afternoon, then continue falling to 8.3 feet Sunday
evening.
* Impact...At 22 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. Portions of some dirt river access
roads will be flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3265 8298 3267 8289 3257 8284 3238 8268
3236 8277 3254 8293
$$
GAC023-235-131315-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-211014T0300Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211010T2215Z.211013T2100Z.NO/
908 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 8:46 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 21.2 feet, and falling.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday afternoon, then continue falling to 14.4 feet Sunday
evening.
* Impact...At 20.5 feet, minor flooding of roads continues on the
south side of Hawkinsville with water continuing to inundate
Gooseneck Lane, cutting off access to homes.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8359 3266 8353 3229 8343 3210 8332
3206 8337 3227 8349
$$
GAC091-271-315-131315-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0196.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABBG1.2.ER.211009T2345Z.211012T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM 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 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 14.9 feet, and nearly steady.
* Flood stage is 12 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring, and moderate flooding is forecast
to continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to begin falling, dropping to 13
feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 14 feet, moderate flooding continues with roads to
homes along the west side of the river in Abbeville inaccessible.
&&
LAT...LON 3206 8337 3210 8332 3188 8315 3181 8299
3175 8299 3184 8320
$$413
WGUS82 KFFC 130934
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
534 AM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.
&&
GAC023-235-132145-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-211014T0300Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211010T2215Z.211013T2100Z.NO/
534 AM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* Until late this evening.
* At 4:46 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 20.5 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.5 feet, minor flooding of roads continues on the
southside of Hawkinsville...along Gooseneck Lane. Water continues
to inundate Gooseneck Lane, cutting off access to homes.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8359 3266 8353 3229 8343 3210 8332
3206 8337 3227 8349
$$431
WGUS82 KFFC 131557
FLSFFC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1157 AM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville affecting Pulaski and Bleckley
Counties.
GAC023-235-131700-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FL.W.0195.000000T0000Z-211013T1557Z/
/HAWG1.1.ER.211009T1239Z.211010T2215Z.211013T1400Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville.
* At 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Forecast...The river has dropped below minor flood stage and is
expected to fall to 13.5 feet by Monday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8359 3266 8353 3229 8343 3210 8332
3206 8337 3227 8349
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 11:45 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Taliaferro, Wilkes | 12 hr |
| Oct 9, 2:24 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | FFC | Dodge, Telfair, Wilcox | 7 days |
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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.