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River Flood Warning 33, NWS Atlanta, GA

March 25, 2021Gilmer County, Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this river flood warning at Mar 25, 2021, 8:53 PM EDT for Gilmer County, Georgia. It took effect at Mar 25, 2021, 9:12 PM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2021, 8:53 PM EDT (00:53 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2021, 9:12 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2021, 5:33 AM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Gilmer County, GA

The radar

The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 145 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Coosawattee River near Ellijay (ELIG1). The gauge peaked at 12.22 ft at Mar 26, 2021, 1:00 AM EDT.

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Action stage
6 ft
Minor stage
8 ft
Moderate stage
10 ft
Major stage
11 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02380500, 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.

026 
WGUS42 KFFC 260053
FLWFFC

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
853 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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

  Coosawattee River near Ellijay affecting Gilmer County.

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.


GAC123-260945-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0033.210326T0112Z-210326T0933Z/
/ELIG1.1.ER.210326T0112Z.210326T0200Z.210326T0332Z.UU/
853 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Coosawattee River near Ellijay.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 8.1 feet late this evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late this evening.
* Impact...At 8 feet, Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding 
  begins upstream and downstream from the gage off Legion Road. Some 
  flooding will begin in low spots along the walking trail of the 
  Harold Hefner River Park and in the parking lot of the American 
  Legion Post 82 on Legion Road.


&&

LAT...LON 3469 8457 3470 8452 3472 8449 3471 8446
      3465 8448 3464 8457

$$
5 follow-up statements
130 
WGUS42 KFFC 260206
FLWFFC

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1006 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...Observed flooding changed to Moderate severity for the following 
rivers in Georgia...

  Coosawattee River near Ellijay affecting Gilmer County.

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.


GAC123-260945-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210326T0933Z/
/ELIG1.2.ER.210326T0037Z.210326T0145Z.210326T0332Z.UU/
1006 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...Observed flooding increased to Moderate severity...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Coosawattee River near Ellijay.
* Until late tonight.
* At 9:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this evening and continue falling to 4.3 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 10 feet, Moderate flooding begins. Flood water 
  surrounds the American Legion Post 82 on Legion Road...and affects 
  the Georgia Power Substation next to the Post.  Significant 
  flooding expands over the Harold Hefner River Park...including the 
  athletic fields and walking trail.


&&

LAT...LON 3469 8457 3470 8452 3472 8449 3471 8446
      3465 8448 3464 8457

$$
073 
WGUS42 KFFC 260319
FLWFFC

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1119 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity for the 
following rivers in Georgia...

  Coosawattee River near Ellijay affecting Gilmer County.

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.


GAC123-260945-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210326T0933Z/
/ELIG1.3.ER.210326T0037Z.210326T0700Z.210326T1305Z.UU/
1119 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Major severity...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Coosawattee River near Ellijay.
* Until late tonight.
* At 10:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 11 feet.
* Flood stage is 8 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7 feet 
  late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 15 feet, Major flooding continues. Widespread 
  inundation flooding continues throughout much of Ellijay. State 
  Highway 52 begins to flood and will need to be closed. The Fleet 
  store will begin to flood. Some homes and businesses are flooded 
  and evacuations may be needed.  Portions of the Pilgrims Pride 
  Processing Plant parking lot will be under 4 feet of water.  The 
  American Legion Post building...the Georgia Power Substation...and 
  the Harold Hefner River Park are now flooded with several feet of 
  water.


&&

LAT...LON 3469 8457 3470 8452 3472 8449 3471 8446
      3465 8448 3464 8457

$$
694 
WGUS82 KFFC 260822
FLSFFC

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
422 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

  Coosawattee River near Ellijay affecting Gilmer County.

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.


GAC123-260945-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210326T0933Z/
/ELIG1.3.ER.210326T0037Z.210326T0700Z.210326T1305Z.UU/
422 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Coosawattee River near Ellijay.
* Until early this morning.
* At 10:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.74 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding will continue.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling to below 
  flood stage late this morning.
* Impact...At 10.74 feet, Moderate flooding continues. Flood water 
  surrounds the American Legion Post 82 on Legion Road...and affects 
  the Georgia Power Substation next to the Post.  Significant 
  flooding continues over the Harold Hefner River Park...including 
  the athletic fields and walking trail.


&&

LAT...LON 3469 8457 3470 8452 3472 8449 3471 8446
      3465 8448 3464 8457

$$
130 
WGUS82 KFFC 260853
FLSFFC

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
453 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

  Coosawattee River near Ellijay affecting Gilmer County.

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.


GAC123-261000-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210326T0933Z/
/ELIG1.2.ER.210326T0037Z.210326T0700Z.210326T1300Z.UU/
453 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Coosawattee River near Ellijay.
* Until early this morning.
* At 3:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this morning and continue falling to 2.8 feet Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Moderate flooding continues. Flood water 
  surrounds the American Legion Post 82 on Legion Road...and affects 
  the Georgia Power Substation next to the Post.  Significant 
  flooding expands over the Harold Hefner River Park...including the 
  athletic fields and walking trail.


&&

LAT...LON 3469 8457 3470 8452 3472 8449 3471 8446
      3465 8448 3464 8457

$$
307 
WGUS82 KFFC 260858
FLSFFC

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
458 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

  Coosawattee River near Ellijay affecting Gilmer County.

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.


GAC123-261000-
/O.CON.KFFC.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210326T0933Z/
/ELIG1.2.ER.210326T0037Z.210326T0700Z.210326T1300Z.UU/
458 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Coosawattee River near Ellijay.
* Until early this morning.
* At 3:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this morning and continue falling to 2.8 feet Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 10.7 feet, Moderate flooding continues. Flood water 
  surrounds the American Legion Post 82 on Legion Road...and affects 
  the Georgia Power Substation next to the Post.  Significant 
  flooding expands over the Harold Hefner River Park...including the 
  athletic fields and walking trail.


&&

LAT...LON 3469 8457 3470 8452 3472 8449 3471 8446
      3465 8448 3464 8457

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 8:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCPaulding, Polk28 min
Mar 25, 8:40 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGilmer9 hr
Mar 25, 8:49 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Haralson, Paulding, Polk41 min
Mar 25, 9:05 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCBartow, Cherokee, Dawson, Gilmer, Gordon, Pickens6 hr
Mar 25, 9:11 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGilmer, Pickens8 hr
Mar 25, 9:18 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFloyd6 hr
Mar 25, 9:25 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBartow, Cherokee, Forsyth, Fulton38 min
Mar 25, 9:42 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGordon, Murray, Whitfield4 days
Mar 25, 9:42 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFloyd, Gordon5 days
Mar 25, 9:42 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFloyd59 hr
Mar 25, 9:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBanks27 min
Mar 25, 9:54 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCMurray16 hr
Mar 25, 9:59 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCTowns7 hr
Mar 25, 10:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCForsyth, Hall28 min
Mar 25, 10:03 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGordon10 days
Mar 25, 10:15 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGilmer3 hr
Mar 25, 10:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBanks32 min
Mar 25, 10:34 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCUnion21 days
Mar 25, 10:36 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCatoosa, Chattooga, Walker, Whitfield24 min
Mar 25, 10:38 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCUnion9 hr
Mar 25, 11:13 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedFFCHeard47 min
Mar 25, 11:28 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCForsyth, Fulton34 hr
Mar 25, 11:36 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFloyd9 days
Mar 25, 11:40 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBartow35 min
Mar 25, 11:43 PM EDTTornado Warning EmergencyFFCCoweta, Heard32 min
Mar 25, 11:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMurray16 min
Mar 25, 11:50 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBartow, Cherokee25 min
Mar 26, 12:10 AM EDTTornado Warning EmergencyTornado observedCatastrophic damage threatFFCClayton, Coweta, Fayette, Fulton35 min
Mar 26, 12:14 AM EDTTornado Warning EmergencyTornado observedCatastrophic damage threatFFCCoweta9 min
Mar 26, 12:29 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCPickens31 min
Mar 26, 12:57 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCTowns21 days
Mar 26, 1:04 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWalton26 min
Mar 26, 1:06 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCDawson, Lumpkin, White5 hr
Mar 26, 1:14 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCMurray, Whitfield39 hr
Mar 26, 1:25 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFloyd32 hr
Mar 26, 1:45 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCarroll30 min
Mar 26, 2:01 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBarrow29 min
Mar 26, 2:07 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCForsyth8 hr
Mar 26, 2:17 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCBartow7 hr
Mar 26, 2:23 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDeKalb, Fulton37 min
Mar 26, 2:26 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCJackson, Madison34 min
Mar 26, 2:38 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCDeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett37 min
Mar 26, 2:58 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWalton32 min
Mar 26, 3:09 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCWhite2 hr
Mar 26, 4:06 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMadison9 min
Mar 26, 4:33 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCCatoosa15 hr
Mar 26, 5:17 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGilmer, Pickens21 days
Mar 26, 5:42 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGilmer3 hr
Mar 26, 5:58 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCSpalding32 min
Mar 26, 6:07 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWilkes8 min
Mar 26, 6:41 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCButts, Jasper34 min
Mar 26, 7:38 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCJasper, Putnam, Taliaferro37 min
Mar 26, 8:07 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCCherokee25 hr
Mar 26, 8:16 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGordon19 hr
Mar 26, 8:36 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFloyd5 hr
Mar 26, 10:21 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCGlascock, Washington39 min
Mar 26, 10:24 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFloyd23 hr
Mar 26, 10:27 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGordon37 hr
Mar 26, 10:45 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCDawson, Forsyth13 hr
Mar 26, 11:05 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCGlascock, Jefferson40 min
Mar 26, 11:09 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCChattahoochee, Crawford, Marion, Talbot, Taylor51 min
Mar 26, 11:18 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCCherokee16 hr
Mar 26, 11:23 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGordon44 hr
Mar 26, 11:23 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCDawson10 hr
Mar 26, 11:48 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCDawson9 hr
Mar 26, 11:53 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBibb, Crawford, Macon, Marion, Peach, Taylor37 min
Mar 26, 12:01 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFloyd38 hr
Mar 26, 12:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBibb, Bleckley, Houston, Macon, Peach, Twiggs and 1 more47 min
Mar 26, 1:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBleckley, Houston, Twiggs, Wilkinson31 min
Mar 26, 1:40 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCGreene, Taliaferro35 min
Mar 26, 2:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCGreene, Taliaferro, Wilkes43 min
Mar 26, 2:40 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCWilkes21 min
Mar 26, 4:31 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCDawson, Forsyth14 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.