What is happening
FFWFFC The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Fannin County in north central Georgia... North Central Gilmer County in north central Georgia... * Until 130 AM EST. * At 1047 PM EST, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area resulting in mudslides and water rescue. Between 5 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Southern Fannin and Northern Gilmer. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Blue Ridge, Higdon and Colwell.
Official instructions
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. 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.
