Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...

Big Creek at GA 9 near Cumming affecting Forsyth County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Big Creek at GA 9 near Cumming.

* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 6 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will expand into the natural flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Atlanta Highway or Georgia Highway 9. Large portions of the sidewalk and boardwalk of the Big Creek Greenway will begin to flood. The areas under the Georgia 400 Highway and McFarland Road will be covered with around one foot of water. A portion of the sidewalk under Majors Road will be covered with around two feet of water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 6.2 feet and rising. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM EDT Friday was 6.2 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 6 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.2 feet on 12/11/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood