Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 12:50AM EDT until October 11 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 9:50pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Habersham County in northeastern Georgia...
Central Rabun County in northeastern Georgia...
* WHEN...Until 345 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1246 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall may result in minor flooding.
- Rapid rises and minor flooding is expected on Tiger Creek,
Panther Creek, and Hazel Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Clayton, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Baldwin, Demorest, Mount Airy,
Mountain City, Tiger, Sky Valley and Tallulah Falls.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Habersham, GA; Rabun, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov