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River Flood Warning 25, NWS Jacksonville, FL
NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this river flood warning at Apr 27, 2021, 4:38 PM EDT for Pierce County, Ware County, Georgia. It took effect at Apr 28, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2021, 4:38 PM EDT (20:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 28, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 2, 2021, 12:03 AM EDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Jacksonville, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
Counties Pierce County, GA, Ware County, GA
The radar
The Moody AFB radar (KVAX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Satilla River near Waycross (AYSG1). The gauge peaked at 18.26 ft at Apr 29, 2021, 7:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 14 ft
- Minor stage
- 16 ft
- Moderate stage
- 18 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02226500, 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.
683
WGUS42 KJAX 272038
FLWJAX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
438 PM EDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Satilla River At Waycross affecting Pierce and Ware Counties.
GAC229-299-282045-
/O.NEW.KJAX.FL.W.0025.210428T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/AYSG1.2.ER.210428T1200Z.210429T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
438 PM EDT Tue Apr 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Satilla River At Waycross.
* From Wednesday morning until further notice.
* At 3:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 18.6 feet early
Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agriculture and timberlands
begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is
flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121
Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road
Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail
is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side,
the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee
Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low
lying properties begin to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Effects railroad bridge. Rail traffic must
be rerouted. On the Pierce County side, low lying roads are
flooded and homes are threatened in the Riverwoods Drive community
and in the Okefenokee Country Club.
&&
LAT...LON 3132 8237 3127 8234 3124 8229 3120 8228
3121 8233 3128 8241
$$
CHANEY11 follow-up statements
613
WGUS82 KJAX 280050
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
850 PM EDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Satilla River At Waycross affecting Pierce and Ware Counties.
GAC229-299-290100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.FL.W.0025.210428T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/AYSG1.2.ER.210428T0900Z.210429T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM EDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Waycross.
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight and continue rising to a crest of 18.6 feet early Thursday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agriculture and timberlands
begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is
flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121
Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road
Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail
is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side,
the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee
Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low
lying properties begin to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Effects railroad bridge. Rail traffic must
be rerouted. On the Pierce County side, low lying roads are
flooded and homes are threatened in the Riverwoods Drive community
and in the Okefenokee Country Club.
&&
LAT...LON 3132 8237 3127 8234 3124 8229 3120 8228
3121 8233 3128 8241
$$
CHANEY944
WGUS82 KJAX 280222
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1022 PM EDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Satilla River At Waycross affecting Pierce and Ware Counties.
GAC229-299-290230-
/O.EXT.KJAX.FL.W.0025.210428T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/AYSG1.2.ER.210428T0600Z.210429T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 PM EDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Waycross.
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of 18.5 feet
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agriculture and timberlands
begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is
flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121
Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road
Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail
is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side,
the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee
Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low
lying properties begin to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Effects railroad bridge. Rail traffic must
be rerouted. On the Pierce County side, low lying roads are
flooded and homes are threatened in the Riverwoods Drive community
and in the Okefenokee Country Club.
&&
LAT...LON 3132 8237 3127 8234 3124 8229 3120 8228
3121 8233 3128 8241
$$
ENYEDI107
WGUS82 KJAX 281331
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
931 AM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Satilla River At Waycross affecting Pierce and Ware Counties.
GAC229-299-291345-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AYSG1.2.ER.210428T0530Z.210429T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 AM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Waycross.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agriculture and timberlands
begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is
flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121
Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road
Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail
is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side,
the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee
Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low
lying properties begin to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Effects railroad bridge. Rail traffic must
be rerouted. On the Pierce County side, low lying roads are
flooded and homes are threatened in the Riverwoods Drive community
and in the Okefenokee Country Club.
&&
LAT...LON 3132 8237 3127 8234 3124 8229 3120 8228
3121 8233 3128 8241
$$
KB135
WGUS82 KJAX 290031
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
831 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Satilla River At Waycross affecting Pierce and Ware Counties.
GAC229-299-300045-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AYSG1.2.ER.210428T0530Z.210429T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
831 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Waycross.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agriculture and timberlands
begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is
flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121
Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road
Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail
is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side,
the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee
Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low
lying properties begin to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Effects railroad bridge. Rail traffic must
be rerouted. On the Pierce County side, low lying roads are
flooded and homes are threatened in the Riverwoods Drive community
and in the Okefenokee Country Club.
&&
LAT...LON 3132 8237 3127 8234 3124 8229 3120 8228
3121 8233 3128 8241
$$
CHANEY024
WGUS82 KJAX 291305
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
905 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Satilla River At Atkinson affecting Brantley County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Satilla River At Waycross affecting Pierce and Ware Counties.
GAC025-301315-
/O.EXT.KJAX.FL.W.0026.210429T1443Z-000000T0000Z/
/ATKG1.1.ER.210429T1443Z.210502T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
905 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Atkinson.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning and continue rising to a crest of 13.8 feet tomorrow
morning. It will then rise to 14.0 feet Sunday morning. Additional
rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Warners Landing, Louis Landing and
secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, River Rock Road begins to experience
flooding across the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3129 8184 3114 8183 3114 8190 3128 8191
$$
GAC229-299-301315-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AYSG1.2.ER.210428T0530Z.210429T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
905 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Waycross.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.0 feet Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agriculture and timberlands
begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is
flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121
Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road
Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail
is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side,
the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee
Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low
lying properties begin to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Effects railroad bridge. Rail traffic must
be rerouted. On the Pierce County side, low lying roads are
flooded and homes are threatened in the Riverwoods Drive community
and in the Okefenokee Country Club.
&&
LAT...LON 3132 8237 3127 8234 3124 8229 3120 8228
3121 8233 3128 8241
$$
DD433
WGUS82 KJAX 300042
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
842 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Satilla River At Waycross affecting Pierce and Ware Counties.
Satilla River At Atkinson affecting Brantley County.
GAC229-299-010045-
/O.EXT.KJAX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210502T1800Z/
/AYSG1.2.ER.210428T0530Z.210429T1245Z.210502T1200Z.NO/
842 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Waycross.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday
morning and continue falling to 15.6 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agriculture and timberlands
begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is
flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121
Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road
Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail
is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side,
the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee
Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low
lying properties begin to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Effects railroad bridge. Rail traffic must
be rerouted. On the Pierce County side, low lying roads are
flooded and homes are threatened in the Riverwoods Drive community
and in the Okefenokee Country Club.
&&
LAT...LON 3132 8237 3127 8234 3124 8229 3120 8228
3121 8233 3128 8241
$$
GAC025-010045-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ATKG1.1.ER.210429T1330Z.210501T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Atkinson.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Warners Landing, Louis Landing and
secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, River Rock Road begins to experience
flooding across the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3129 8184 3114 8183 3114 8190 3128 8191
$$
CHANEY968
WGUS82 KJAX 301331
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
931 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Satilla River At Waycross affecting Pierce and Ware Counties.
Satilla River At Atkinson affecting Brantley County.
GAC229-299-011345-
/O.EXT.KJAX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210502T1500Z/
/AYSG1.2.ER.210428T0530Z.210429T1245Z.210502T0900Z.NO/
931 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Waycross.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 8:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning and continue falling to 15.2 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agriculture and timberlands
begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is
flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121
Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road
Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail
is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side,
the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee
Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low
lying properties begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3132 8237 3127 8234 3124 8229 3120 8228
3121 8233 3128 8241
$$
GAC025-011345-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ATKG1.1.ER.210429T1330Z.210501T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Atkinson.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet
this evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Warners Landing, Louis Landing and
secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, River Rock Road begins to experience
flooding across the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3129 8184 3114 8183 3114 8190 3128 8191
$$
DD741
WGUS82 KJAX 010055
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
855 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Satilla River At Waycross affecting Pierce and Ware Counties.
Satilla River At Atkinson affecting Brantley County.
GAC229-299-020100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210502T1200Z/
/AYSG1.1.ER.210428T0530Z.210429T1245Z.210502T0600Z.NO/
855 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Waycross.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning and continue falling to 14.9 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agriculture and timberlands
begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is
flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121
Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road
Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail
is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side,
the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee
Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low
lying properties begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3132 8237 3127 8234 3124 8229 3120 8228
3121 8233 3128 8241
$$
GAC025-020100-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ATKG1.1.ER.210429T1330Z.210501T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
855 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Atkinson.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Warners Landing, Louis Landing and
secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, River Rock Road begins to experience
flooding across the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3129 8184 3114 8183 3114 8190 3128 8191
$$
CHANEY054
WGUS82 KJAX 011402
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1002 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Satilla River At Atkinson affecting Brantley County.
Satilla River At Waycross affecting Pierce and Ware Counties.
GAC025-021415-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ATKG1.1.ER.210429T1330Z.210503T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Atkinson.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Warners Landing, Louis Landing and
secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, River Rock Road begins to experience
flooding across the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3129 8184 3114 8183 3114 8190 3128 8191
$$
GAC229-299-021200-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210502T1200Z/
/AYSG1.1.ER.210428T0530Z.210429T1245Z.210502T0600Z.NO/
1002 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Waycross.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 9:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 14.6 feet Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agriculture and timberlands
begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is
flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121
Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road
Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail
is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side,
the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee
Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low
lying properties begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3132 8237 3127 8234 3124 8229 3120 8228
3121 8233 3128 8241
$$
DD635
WGUS82 KJAX 020101
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
901 PM EDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Satilla River At Atkinson affecting Brantley County.
Satilla River At Waycross affecting Pierce and Ware Counties.
GAC025-030115-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ATKG1.1.ER.210429T1330Z.210503T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
901 PM EDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Atkinson.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet
early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Warners Landing, Louis Landing and
secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, River Rock Road begins to experience
flooding across the road.
&&
LAT...LON 3129 8184 3114 8183 3114 8190 3128 8191
$$
GAC229-299-021200-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210502T1200Z/
/AYSG1.1.ER.210428T0530Z.210429T1245Z.210502T0600Z.NO/
901 PM EDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satilla River At Waycross.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 14.4 feet Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agriculture and timberlands
begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is
flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121
Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road
Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail
is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side,
the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee
Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low
lying properties begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3132 8237 3127 8234 3124 8229 3120 8228
3121 8233 3128 8241
$$
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FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1203 AM EDT Sun May 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Satilla River At Waycross affecting Pierce and Ware Counties.
GAC229-299-020515-
/O.CAN.KJAX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210502T0403Z/
/AYSG1.1.ER.210428T0530Z.210429T1245Z.210502T0600Z.NO/
1203 AM EDT Sun May 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Satilla River At Waycross has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Satilla River At Waycross.
* At 11:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to recede through the
morning. Flooding is no longer expected.
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LAT...LON 3132 8237 3127 8234 3124 8229 3120 8228
3121 8233 3128 8241
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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.