FANNIN, GA; Gilmer, GA — FFWFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Fannin County in north central Georgia... North Central Gilmer County in north central Georgia...
* Until 130 AM EST.
* At 1047 PM EST, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area resulting in mudslides and water rescue. Between 5 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Southern Fannin and Northern Gilmer. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Blue Ridge, Higdon and Colwell.
Flooding in Fannin, GA; Gilmer, 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS