Full Notification

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
635 AM EST FRI DEC 28 2018

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Habersham GA-Rabun GA-
635 AM EST FRI DEC 28 2018

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Warning for...
Habersham County in northeastern Georgia...
Rabun County in northeastern Georgia...

* Until 1230 PM EST Friday.

* At 626 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated continued rounds of
moderate to heavy rainfall moving swiftly northeast across Rabun
and Habersham Counties. These showers were producing rainfall at
rates in excess of one-half inch per hour and this rain is
impacting locations that have received 2 to 4 inches of rain over
the past 24 hours. In addition, heavy rainfall will move across
the region from the west this morning associated with an
approaching cold front. This will worsen existing flood issues and
also create new flooding as well.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Clayton, Clarkesville, Demorest, Mountain City, Tiger, Dillard,
Sky Valley, Tallulah Falls, Lake Rabun and Lake Burton. In
Habersham County, flooding is most likely along tributaries of the
Upper Chattahoochee River near Batesville as well as the Tugaloo
River near Turnerville. In Rabun County, flooding may become a bit
more widespread, with major rises along the Tallulah River. This
will cause reservoir releases which will impact downstream
locations. Residents are urged to closely monitor water levels.
Flooding is also expected along the Tugaloo River and nearby
tributaries from Mountain City to Clayton and Tiger.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to cross
water-covered roadways, bridges, or low-level crossings. Only a few
inches of rapidly flowing water can carry away your vehicle. It is
not worth the risk. Please TURN AROUND, DON`T DROWN.

The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides,
especially in areas where slides have occurred in the past. Be
especially alert if you are near a stream, especially at the base of
a mountain or in a cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a
sudden increase in streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is
observed. When driving along roads where the terrain is steep or
rocky, watch and listen for falling rocks, mud, trees and other
debris.

Only when it is safe to do so, please report floodwaters or
landslides flowing over roads or threatening property to the National
Weather Service by calling toll-free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by
posting on our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag NWSGSP.
Your message should describe the event and the specific location
where it occurred, including roadways, nearby cross streets, stream
names and other landmarks.

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LAT...LON 3491 8363 3492 8360 3494 8360 3495 8355
3499 8355 3500 8310 3494 8311 3493 8316
3488 8321 3488 8324 3482 8327 3482 8331
3473 8335 3468 8334 3446 8364 3451 8367
3455 8362 3466 8366 3474 8362 3480 8368

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HG

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