Active AlertsGilmer

Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 1:21 AM Nov. 5

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. 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.

Full details

Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 1:27 AM Nov. 5

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia Mountaintown Creek at GA 282 near Ellijay affecting Gilmer County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring.
Where: Mountaintown Creek at GA 282 near Ellijay.
When: From early this morning until further notice.
Additional Details: - At 1:01 AM EST Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:01 AM EST Thursday was 14.5 feet. - ForecastNo forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 12/24/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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. Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.