Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 5:43AM EDT until October 10 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 2:43am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
FFWFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Henry County in north central Georgia...
Northwestern Lamar County in west central Georgia...
Pike County in west central Georgia...
Spalding County in west central Georgia...
* Until 1145 AM EDT Saturday.
* At 543 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected
rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall
amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Griffin, McDonough, Zebulon, Hampton, Locust Grove, Milner,
Williamson, Orchard Hill, Meansville, Sunny Side, East Griffin,
Concord, Experiment, Highland Mills, Rover, Towalaga, Walker Mill,
Zetella and Birdie.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Henry, GA; Lamar, GA; Pike, GA; Spalding, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov