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City of Cornelia
Friday September 27th, 2024 :: 05:58 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flood Warning until 06:00AM Saturday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff lingers.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Georgia, including the following counties, Habersham and Rabun.

* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is lingering.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 551 PM EDT, Continue to remain wary of lingering flooding of low-lying areas as excessive runoff works through the region. This is especially through along the Soque River around Clarksville and through the North Georgia Power projects. - Some locations that could experience lingering flooding include... Clayton, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Baldwin, Demorest, Mountain City, Tiger, Dillard, Sky Valley, Tallulah Falls, Lake Rabun, Lakemont, Lake Burton, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Black Rock Mountain State Park, Seed Lake, Turnerville, Hollywood and Batesville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: HABERSHAM, GA ... RABUN, GA

Instructions:

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Address/Location
City of Cornelia
181 Larkin St
Cornelia, GA 30531

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 706-778-8585

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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