Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 6:09PM EDT until July 19 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
FFWFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Fannin County in north central Georgia...
Northwestern Gilmer County in north central Georgia...
Northeastern Murray County in northwestern Georgia...
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 609 PM 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 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...
Jones Mill, Colwell, Conasauga Lake, Higdon, Mountaintown, Epworth
and Fort Mountain State Park.
Instruction:
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Fannin, GA; Gilmer, GA; Murray, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: