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Flood Warning

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Brantley, GA

Status In Progress Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Observed

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Satilla River At Atkinson affecting Brantley County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Satilla River at Atkinson.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13 feet, Warners Landing, Louis Landing and secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood. At 14 feet, River Rock Road begins to experience flooding across the road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 14.7 feet early Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 13 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7 feet on 01/10/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/wfo/JAX
The next statement will be issued this evening at 915 PM EDT.
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