Active AlertsAmicalola, GA

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia Etowah River at GA 9 near Dawsonville affecting Dawson and Forsyth Counties.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia Etowah River at Canton affecting Cherokee County. Etowah River Downstream I-575 at Canton affecting Cherokee County.
: The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Georgia Etowah River Downstream of GA 53 near Dawsonville affecting Dawson County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Etowah River at GA 9 near Dawsonville.
When: Until this morning.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins in northwest Forsyth county. Old Federal Road begins to flood and Nicholson Road is closed off to residents. Minor flooding continues in south Dawson county.
Additional Details: - At 11:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM EST Saturday was 13.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early this morning and continue falling to 4.5 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 13.7 feet on 03/29/1951. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.