GILMER, GA — ...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Mountaintown Creek at GA 282 near Ellijay affecting Gilmer County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Mountaintown Creek at GA 282 near Ellijay.
* WHEN...From early this morning until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:01 AM EST Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:01 AM EST Thursday was 14.5 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 12/24/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in 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.
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