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Flash Flood Warning 33, NWS Atlanta, GA

September 4, 2022Chattooga County, Floyd County, Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this flash flood warning at Sep 4, 2022, 6:55 AM EDT for Chattooga County, Floyd County, Georgia. It was in force for 16 hr. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Sep 4, 2022, 6:55 AM EDT (10:55 UTC)
Expired
Sep 4, 2022, 10:30 PM EDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Chattooga County, GA, Floyd County, GA

The radar

The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:56 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Sep 4, 9:13 AM EDTFLOOD3 Se James H. Floyd Sta, GATREE DOWN ON POWERLINES / PULLING DOWN INTO THE ROADWAY
Sep 4, 9:40 AM EDTFLASH FLOOD2 W Tidings, GAROAD AND HOMES FLOODED ALONG JOHN JONES ROAD BETWEEN SILVER HILL RD AND MARTHA BERRY HWY
Sep 4, 9:50 AM EDTFLASH FLOODJames H. Floyd State Pa, GAFLOODING AT CALHOUN CAMPING IN JAMES H. FLOYD STATE PARK
Sep 4, 10:19 AM EDTFLASH FLOODJames H. Floyd State Pa, GAPORTIONS OF SLOPPY FLOYD LAKE RD AT THE PARK, NEAR SUMMERVILLE, ARE WASHED AWAY AND THE OTHER IS COVERED IN ROCK.
Sep 4, 11:49 AM EDTFLASH FLOODJames H. Floyd State Pa, GAPART OF EMBANKMENT IS IN THE ROAD AT THE BRIDGE IN THE PARK ALONG SLOPPY FLOYD LAKE RD
Sep 4, 1:01 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD1 Ene Holland, GAFLOODING OF HOME AT WHITE FARM RD, LYERLY
Sep 4, 5:38 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD3 Se James H. Floyd Sta, GADEBRIS FLOW CAUSED BY FLASH FLOODING ALONG SILVER HILL RD.
Sep 4, 8:10 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD4 Sse James H. Floyd St, GAMUDSLIDE BLOCKING ONE LANE ALONG SILVER HILL RD AT SILVER LEAF DR

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 141 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 00:00Z on 2022-09-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1189 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 00:00Z on 2022-09-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -19 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1189 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-6 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1221 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
5 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-4 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

727 
WGUS52 KFFC 041055
FFWFFC
GAC055-115-041700-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FF.W.0033.220904T1055Z-220904T1700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
655 AM EDT Sun Sep 4 2022

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Chattooga County in northwestern Georgia...
  Central Floyd County in northwestern Georgia...

* Until 100 PM EDT Sunday.

* At 655 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are 
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected 
  to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Trion, Tidings, James H. Floyd State Park, Holland and Subligna.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3432 8544 3441 8536 3451 8529 3456 8529
      3458 8535 3459 8518 3436 8521 3432 8530

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$
4 follow-up statements
652 
WGUS72 KFFC 041237
FFSFFC

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
837 AM EDT Sun Sep 4 2022

GAC055-115-041700-
/O.CON.KFFC.FF.W.0033.000000T0000Z-220904T1700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chattooga GA-Floyd GA-
837 AM EDT Sun Sep 4 2022

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR CENTRAL CHATTOOGA AND CENTRAL FLOYD COUNTIES...

At 837 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in 
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Trion, Tidings, James H. Floyd State Park, Holland and Subligna.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3432 8544 3441 8536 3451 8529 3456 8529
      3458 8535 3459 8518 3436 8521 3432 8530

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$
177 
WGUS72 KFFC 041331
FFSFFC

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
931 AM EDT Sun Sep 4 2022

GAC055-115-041700-
/O.CON.KFFC.FF.W.0033.000000T0000Z-220904T1700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chattooga GA-Floyd GA-
931 AM EDT Sun Sep 4 2022

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR CENTRAL CHATTOOGA AND CENTRAL FLOYD COUNTIES...

At 931 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3 inches are possible 
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Trion, Tidings, James H. Floyd State Park, Holland and Subligna.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3432 8544 3441 8536 3451 8529 3456 8529
      3458 8535 3459 8518 3436 8521 3432 8530

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$
087 
WGUS52 KFFC 041652
FFWFFC
GAC055-115-042100-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FF.W.0033.000000T0000Z-220904T2100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1252 PM EDT Sun Sep 4 2022

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Chattooga County in northwestern Georgia...
  Central Floyd County in northwestern Georgia...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 1252 PM EDT, Showers and thunderstorms have produced heavy rain 
  across the warned area. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain have 
  fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible 
  in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to 
  continue.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Trion, Tidings, James H. Floyd State Park, Holland and Subligna.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3432 8544 3441 8536 3451 8529 3456 8529
      3458 8535 3459 8518 3436 8521 3432 8530

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$
093 
WGUS52 KFFC 042043
FFWFFC
GAC055-115-050230-
/O.EXT.KFFC.FF.W.0033.000000T0000Z-220905T0230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
443 PM EDT Sun Sep 4 2022

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Chattooga County in northwestern Georgia...
  Central Floyd County in northwestern Georgia...

* Until 1030 PM EDT.

* At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the 
  warned area. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. 
  Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible through 
  the evening. Flash flooding continues.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Local
           officials continue to report impassable roadways and
           impacted areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Trion, Tidings, James H. Floyd State Park, Holland and Subligna.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3432 8544 3441 8536 3451 8529 3456 8529
      3458 8535 3459 8518 3436 8521 3432 8530

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 4, 4:58 AM EDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyFFCChattooga18 hr
Sep 4, 8:58 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCChattooga24 hr
Sep 4, 9:26 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCChattooga, Floyd6 hr
Sep 4, 10:30 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCFloyd6 hr
Sep 4, 1:03 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCFloyd12 hr
Sep 4, 2:48 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCChattooga, Dade, Walker3 hr
Sep 4, 3:31 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCChattooga, Floyd6 hr
Sep 4, 5:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTroup60 min
Sep 4, 5:07 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCTroup6 hr
Sep 4, 6:28 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCMuscogee6 hr
Sep 4, 6:49 PM EDTFlood WatchFFCBanks, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga and 43 more25 hr
Sep 4, 7:00 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCMarion, Schley, Sumter, Webster6 hr

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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.