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Flash Flood Warning 12, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this flash flood warning at May 25, 2026, 9:41 PM EDT for Towns County, Georgia. It was in force for 84 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 25, 2026, 9:41 PM EDT (01:41 UTC)
- Expired
- May 25, 2026, 11:05 PM EDT
- In force
- 84 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Towns County, GA
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:42 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.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this flash flood warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 1.7 hours before the alert went out and 191 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 123 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -64 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 834 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 78 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 108 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
801
WGUS52 KFFC 260141
FFWFFC
GAC281-260315-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FF.W.0012.260526T0141Z-260526T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
941 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Towns County in northeastern Georgia...
* Until 1115 PM EDT.
* At 941 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Hiawassee and Macedonia.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Dismal Creek, Upper Bell Creek, Allen Mill Creek, Sparks Branch,
Hightower Creek, Swallow Creek, Maney Branch, Little Hightower
Creek, Woodring Branch and Norton Branch.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3499 8361 3489 8367 3489 8379 3499 8377
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
Culver1 follow-up statement
132 WGUS72 KFFC 260305 FFSFFC Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 1105 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026 GAC281-260315- /O.CAN.KFFC.FF.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260526T0315Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Towns GA- 1105 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHEASTERN TOWNS COUNTY... The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT Tuesday for portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. && LAT...LON 3499 8361 3489 8367 3489 8379 3499 8377 $$ Culver
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Atlanta, GA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at May 25, 8:04 PM EDT, 1 hour 37 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- An unsettled weather pattern brings continued widespread showers and thunderstorms through most of the week ahead.
- A Flood Watch remains in effect for much of north Georgia generally northwest of I-85 through late Tuesday where locally enhanced rainfall rates could lead to increased chances for flash flooding.
- A few strong to severe thunderstorms remain possible each afternoon and evening, primarily producing localized damaging wind gusts.
Area forecast discussion, May 25, 8:04 PM EDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
804 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
...Evening Update...
.KEY MESSAGES...
- An unsettled weather pattern brings continued widespread showers
and thunderstorms through most of the week ahead.
- A Flood Watch remains in effect for much of north Georgia
generally northwest of I-85 through late Tuesday where locally
enhanced rainfall rates could lead to increased chances for flash
flooding.
- A few strong to severe thunderstorms remain possible each
afternoon and evening, primarily producing localized damaging
wind gusts.
&&
.UPDATE...
Issued at 757 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
Showers and thunderstorms continue across much of North Georgia
and portions of east Georgia this evening. Areas from Atlanta down
to Macon and Eastman westward have been spared from any additional
convective activity. We are still watching a few rotating
thunderstorms across northwest Georgia, where some low-level shear
still exists. If a tornado were to materialize it's expected to be
short-lived. Instances of localized flash flooding will also be
monitored through tonight. Rises on local rivers, creeks and
streams are also beginning to be realized and this trend will
likely continue over the coming days.
As in previous days, coverage of showers and storms will
gradually diminish overnight, though a few passing showers or a
rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out. Low clouds and patchy dense
fog will once again move in tonight and remain through mid-
morning Tuesday.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Tuesday)
Issued at 232 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
The forecast through Tuesday remains largely persistence for a quasi-
tropical environment: waves of showers and thunderstorms, highest in
coverage in the afternoon to evening, and cloudy, humid, and misty
nights/mornings.
Convection will continue to be diurnally-enhanced and summerlike,
with highest coverage (and chances) in the afternoon, with a lull
(but chances still non-zero) overnight. Some weak organization of
thunderstorms is expected this afternoon, bolstered by yet another
remnant Gulf MCV lifting to the north and east. ACARS, HiRes model
guidance, and this morning's observed 12Z sounding continue to show
nearly-saturated profiles with tall, skinny CAPE -- as such, any
storms that form will be efficient rainfall producers. A Slight
(level 2 out of 5) Risk for Excessive Rainfall has been analyzed
across portions of the forecast area today, and localized flash
flooding concerns will continue. Training storms, or storms that
anchor to any lingering outflows/boundaries, could drop a quick 2-3"
of rainfall (and potentially more, depending on rain rates). A Flood
Watch is in effect for areas generally along and north of I-85 to
highlight increased chances for localized flash flooding and
flooding of creeks and streams through late Tuesday.
The strongest upward pulses will likely have precip-loaded
downdrafts capable of producing isolated damaging wind gusts, but
the summerlike environment with relatively unimpressive kinematics
should preclude severe concerns from becoming widespread or
numerous. Any clustering of storms will locally bolster chances for
damaging winds.
Tomorrow will be yet another near-carbon copy of today, with
additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected into the
afternoon and evening. Further organization (and isolated severe
potential) will be possible along any remnant boundaries/MCVs from
this afternoon's convection, but these features will be difficult to
pinpoint until today's activity has fizzled out.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday morning through next Sunday)
Issued at 232 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
Rain chances will continue through the long term aided by a synoptic
pattern conducive to an anomalously rich moisture environment. There
doesn't seem to be too many indications of this pattern breaking
down either which while good for drought conditions, will lead to
more flooding concerns through the week ahead. Looking at the
synoptic pattern the area will be in the middle of the blocking
pattern through the end of this week at least with troughing to our
west near the ArkLaTex and high pressure pushing in from the east in
the form of the Bermuda High sandwiching the area in between these
two upper level features. This will funnel moisture in from the S/SW
and keep PWs elevated. Current forecast PWs in the 1.5-2" which are
above average for this time of year. Ultimately these diurnally
driven showers and storms will have the main threats of gusty winds,
small hail, and frequent lightning in addition to being capable of
producing heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flooding in
low lying areas as well as poor drainage/ urban areas. Temperatures
will continue the trend of mid 80s for highs until this weekend when
temperatures are more in the mid 70s with lows in the low to mid 60s
which will be near normal to slightly above normal.
&&
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 702 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
SHRA/TSRA will continue to impact RYY/PDK/AHN until 01-02z, with
iso-sct shra psbl elsewhere. S/SSE winds will diminish to less
than 8kts after 00z (or once tsra passes). IFR to LIFR cigs and
MVFR/IFR vsbys will return once again as early as 05-06z lasting
through at least 15z before slow improvement to MVFR/low VFR.
Winds pick back up from the SSE/SSW 4-7kts by 16z. Sct TSRA psbl
again Tue 17-24z.
//ATL Confidence...00Z Update...
Medium confidence on all elements.
07
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens 65 82 64 83 / 90 80 60 60
Atlanta 67 80 66 82 / 90 90 60 80
Blairsville 62 75 61 78 / 90 90 60 90
Cartersville 66 80 65 83 / 80 80 50 90
Columbus 67 83 67 86 / 70 80 40 60
Gainesville 66 79 66 81 / 90 90 50 70
Macon 66 84 66 84 / 70 80 40 60
Rome 65 79 65 82 / 90 80 70 90
Peachtree City 66 81 65 84 / 90 90 50 70
Vidalia 68 88 68 88 / 70 60 50 70
&&
.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch through Tuesday evening for GAZ001>009-011>016-
019>023-030>033-041>044-052-053.
&&
SHORT TERM...96
LONG TERM....Hernandez
AVIATION...07Hazardous weather outlook, May 25, 7:57 PM EDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 757 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026 GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086- 089>098-102>113-270000- Baldwin-Banks-Barrow-Bartow-Bibb-Bleckley-Butts-Carroll-Catoosa- Chattahoochee-Chattooga-Cherokee-Clarke-Clayton-Cobb-Coweta- Crawford-Crisp-Dade-Dawson-DeKalb-Dodge-Dooly-Douglas-Emanuel- Fannin-Fayette-Floyd-Forsyth-Gilmer-Glascock-Gordon-Greene- Gwinnett-Hall-Hancock-Haralson-Harris-Heard-Henry-Houston-Jackson- Jasper-Jefferson-Johnson-Jones-Lamar-Laurens-Lumpkin-Macon- Madison-Marion-Meriwether-Monroe-Montgomery-Morgan-Murray- Muscogee-Newton-North Fulton-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Paulding-Peach- Pickens-Pike-Polk-Pulaski-Putnam-Rockdale-Schley-South Fulton- Spalding-Stewart-Sumter-Talbot-Taliaferro-Taylor-Telfair-Toombs- Towns-Treutlen-Troup-Twiggs-Union-Upson-Walker-Walton-Warren- Washington-Webster-Wheeler-White-Whitfield-Wilcox-Wilkes- Wilkinson- 757 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia. .DAY ONE...Tonight... A Flood Watch remains in effect through late Tuesday for portions of north Georgia as locally heavy rainfall will lead to increased chances for flash flooding. A few storms could also become strong to severe and capable of producing isolated damaging wind gusts and frequent lightning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday... A Flood Watch remains in effect through late Tuesday for portions of north Georgia. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected Tuesday through Sunday, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. A few storms could become strong to severe and capable of producing isolated damaging wind gusts and frequent lightning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, May 25, 6:19 PM EDT, 3 hours 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
619 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
GAZ037-049-050-060-252245-
Morgan GA-Putnam GA-Oconee GA-Greene GA-
619 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Oconee,
Morgan, northwestern Putnam and northwestern Greene Counties through
645 PM EDT...
At 619 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Hard Labor Creek State Park to near Greshamville
to near Phoenix, and moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Eatonton, Madison, Greensboro, Watkinsville, Rutledge, North High
Shoals, Bostwick, Bishop, Buckhead, Harmony, Wrayswood, Hard Labor
Creek State Park, Greshamville, Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Parks Mill,
Carey, Swords, Penfield, Farmington, and Apalachee.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
&&
LAT...LON 3333 8342 3351 8351 3359 8367 3387 8347
3383 8329 3381 8330 3381 8329 3380 8329
3379 8328 3376 8328 3373 8319 3363 8312
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 205DEG 23KT 3367 8363 3362 8338 3341 8332
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
CulverSpecial weather statement, May 25, 6:27 PM EDT, 3 hours 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
627 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
GAZ110-111-252300-
Wheeler GA-Telfair GA-
627 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Telfair
and southeastern Wheeler Counties through 700 PM EDT...
At 627 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Spring Hill to near Snipesville, and moving north at
20 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lumber City, Scotland, Towns, Jordan, and Spring Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 3182 8287 3205 8281 3221 8273 3199 8261
3195 8264 3192 8268 3190 8269 3190 8270
3186 8276 3186 8278 3183 8280 3181 8282
3182 8284 3181 8284
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 169DEG 16KT 3203 8271 3179 8279
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
CulverSpecial weather statement, May 25, 7:05 PM EDT, 2 hours 36 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
705 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
GAZ110>112-252330-
Wheeler GA-Telfair GA-Montgomery GA-
705 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Telfair,
southeastern Wheeler and southwestern Montgomery Counties through 730
PM EDT...
At 705 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Jordan to near Snipesville, and moving north at 15
mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Lumber City, Uvalda, Alston, Towns, Spring Hill, Jordan, and
Charlotteville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
&&
LAT...LON 3193 8283 3204 8279 3214 8264 3208 8249
3197 8248 3196 8250 3195 8248 3196 8253
3196 8257 3192 8263 3192 8268 3190 8269
3190 8270 3186 8276 3185 8279
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 195DEG 14KT 3201 8269 3179 8277
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
CulverSpecial weather statement, May 25, 7:21 PM EDT, 2 hours 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
721 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
GAZ019-030-252345-
Polk GA-Floyd GA-
721 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Floyd
and northwestern Polk Counties through 745 PM EDT...
At 721 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Forney, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Cave Spring.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
&&
LAT...LON 3418 8539 3407 8529 3404 8541 3407 8542
3415 8543
TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 236DEG 12KT 3407 8546
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CulverSpecial weather statement, May 25, 7:26 PM EDT, 2 hours 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
726 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
GAZ030-031-041-260000-
Polk GA-Haralson GA-Paulding GA-
726 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central
Paulding, northeastern Haralson and southeastern Polk Counties
through 800 PM EDT...
At 726 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Eubank Lake, or 7 miles
north of Buchanan, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Antioch and Eubank Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
&&
LAT...LON 3385 8519 3392 8521 3400 8510 3395 8502
3388 8499
TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 237DEG 13KT 3390 8514
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CulverLocal storm report, May 25, 8:42 PM EDT, 59 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
842 PM EDT Mon May 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0620 PM Flash Flood Cartersville 34.16N 84.79W
05/25/2026 Bartow GA Broadcast Media
Roadway flooded near the intersection of S
Museum Drive SE and Leake Street.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 3:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jasper | 36 min |
| May 26, 4:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Morgan | 26 min |
| May 26, 5:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Meriwether | 28 min |
| May 26, 5:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | DeKalb, Gwinnett | 26 min |
| May 26, 5:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Troup | 36 min |
| May 26, 5:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Houston | 25 min |
| May 26, 6:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Twiggs | 31 min |
| May 26, 6:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cobb | 23 min |
| May 26, 6:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilkinson | 30 min |
| May 26, 6:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Gilmer | 24 min |
| May 26, 7:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cobb | 60 min |
| May 26, 7:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Baldwin, Washington, Wilkinson | 30 min |
| May 26, 7:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Murray | 37 min |
| May 26, 7:44 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, Pickens | 3 hr |
| May 26, 7:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Hancock | 14 min |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.