Flash Flood Warning until 02:15PM
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Troup County in west central Georgia...
* Until 215 PM EDT
* At 817 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists estimated that 1 to 4 inches of rain has fallen across parts of southwest Troup County. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain will be possible in the warned area over the next few hours. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lagrange, West Point, Hogansville, Mountville, Cannonville, Big Springs, Louise, Abbottsford, Smiths Crossroad and Long Cane.
* AFFECTED AREAS: TROUP
Instructions:
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. If you see significant flooding call the National Weather Service toll free at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.
Address/Location
LaGrange Police Department
100 West Haralson Street
LaGrange, GA 30240
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 706-883-2603
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Warning