FORSYTH, GA — ...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Road near Suwanee affecting Forsyth County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Road near Suwanee.
* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Atlan
Flooding in Forsyth, GA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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