FORSYTH, GA — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Big Creek at GA 9 near Cumming affecting Forsyth County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Big Creek at GA 9 near Cumming.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 8 feet, Minor flooding will expand into the natural flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Atlanta Highway or Georgia Highway 9. Most of the sidewalk and boardwalk of the Big Creek Greenway will be under a foot or t
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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