Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Jan 2, 2021, 7:52 PM EST for Grady County, Thomas County, Georgia. It took effect at Jan 3, 2021, 8:00 PM EST. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 2, 2021, 7:52 PM EST (00:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 3, 2021, 8:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 6, 2021, 9:51 PM EST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Grady County, GA, Thomas County, GA
The radar
The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) (TMLG1). The gauge peaked at 16.68 ft at Jan 4, 2021, 5:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 15 ft
- Moderate stage
- 22 ft
- Major stage
- 25 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02327500, 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.
730
WGUS42 KTAE 030052
FLWTAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
752 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021
...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and
Grady Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 200 PM EST.
&&
GAC131-275-031900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0002.210104T0100Z-210107T1600Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
752 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* From Sunday evening to Thursday morning.
* At 6:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 16.4 feet early Tuesday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Multiple access roads to boat ramps
throughout the basin are flooded. Widespread flooding of wooded
bottomland and adjacent farmland occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 8388 3092 8394 3068 8422 3069 8432
3091 8406 3104 8396
$$9 follow-up statements
505
WGUS82 KTAE 031501
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1001 AM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and
Grady Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM EST.
&&
GAC131-275-040915-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0002.210104T0200Z-210105T2100Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.210104T0200Z.210104T1200Z.210105T0900Z.NO/
1001 AM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* From this evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 15.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Multiple access roads to boat ramps
throughout the basin are flooded. Widespread flooding of wooded
bottomland and adjacent farmland occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 8388 3092 8394 3068 8422 3069 8432
3091 8406 3104 8396
$$086
WGUS82 KTAE 040244
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
944 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and
Grady Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at 345 PM EST.
&&
GAC131-275-042045-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0730Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.210103T2300Z.210104T1800Z.210105T1930Z.NO/
944 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 8:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM EST Sunday was 15.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Multiple access roads to boat ramps
throughout the basin are flooded. Widespread flooding of wooded
bottomland and adjacent farmland occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 8388 3092 8394 3068 8422 3069 8432
3091 8406 3104 8396
$$195
WGUS82 KTAE 041500
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1000 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and
Grady Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
GAC131-275-051500-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0730Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.210103T2300Z.210104T1800Z.210105T1930Z.NO/
1000 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 8:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM EST Sunday was 15.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Multiple access roads to boat ramps
throughout the basin are flooded. Widespread flooding of wooded
bottomland and adjacent farmland occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 8388 3092 8394 3068 8422 3069 8432
3091 8406 3104 8396
$$558
WGUS82 KTAE 041525
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1025 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and
Grady Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
GAC131-275-050930-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0730Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.210103T2300Z.210105T0000Z.210107T0200Z.NO/
1025 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 9:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM EST Monday was 16.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday
evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Access to structures at the end of Lewis
Land in Grady County becomes restricted above this level. At
Dickey Ferry, water begins to approach homes near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 8388 3092 8394 3068 8422 3069 8432
3091 8406 3104 8396
$$585
WGUS82 KTAE 050238
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
938 PM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and
Grady Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 345 PM EST.
&&
GAC131-275-052045-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.210103T2300Z.210105T0600Z.210106T2000Z.NO/
938 PM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM EST Monday was 16.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Access to structures at the end of Lewis
Land in Grady County becomes restricted above this level. At
Dickey Ferry, water begins to approach homes near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 8388 3092 8394 3068 8422 3069 8432
3091 8406 3104 8396
$$360
WGUS82 KTAE 051503
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1003 AM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and
Grady Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
GAC131-275-061500-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.210103T2300Z.210104T2315Z.210106T1400Z.NO/
1003 AM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* Until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM EST Tuesday was 16.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 11.4 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Multiple access roads to boat ramps
throughout the basin are flooded. Widespread flooding of wooded
bottomland and adjacent farmland occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 8388 3092 8394 3068 8422 3069 8432
3091 8406 3104 8396
$$019
WGUS82 KTAE 060254
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
954 PM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and
Grady Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 400 PM EST.
&&
GAC131-275-062100-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210107T1000Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.210103T2300Z.210104T2315Z.210106T2200Z.NO/
954 PM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 9:45 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 PM EST Tuesday was 16.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 12.1 feet Sunday
evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Multiple access roads to boat ramps
throughout the basin are flooded. Widespread flooding of wooded
bottomland and adjacent farmland occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 8388 3092 8394 3068 8422 3069 8432
3091 8406 3104 8396
$$437
WGUS82 KTAE 061519
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1019 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and
Grady Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
GAC131-275-071000-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210107T1000Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.210103T2300Z.210104T2315Z.210106T2000Z.NO/
1019 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* Until late tonight.
* At 9:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM EST Wednesday was 16.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 12.2 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Multiple access roads to boat ramps
throughout the basin are flooded. Widespread flooding of wooded
bottomland and adjacent farmland occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 8388 3092 8394 3068 8422 3069 8432
3091 8406 3104 8396
$$425
WGUS82 KTAE 070251
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
951 PM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and
Grady Counties.
GAC131-275-070400-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210107T0251Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.210103T2300Z.210104T2315Z.210106T2000Z.NO/
951 PM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US
84) has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* At 8:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.6 feet Monday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 8388 3092 8394 3068 8422 3069 8432
3091 8406 3104 8396
$$Nearby
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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.