Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 18 at 3:31AM EDT until June 20 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 12:31am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Georgia, including the
following counties, in central Georgia, Dodge, Laurens and Wilcox.
In east central Georgia, Johnson.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected beginning Thursday
morning through Friday evening. A significantly moist tropical
environment across GA will support high rain rates and increased
chances for flash flooding. Widespread rainfall of 2 to 4 inches
will be possible with locally higher amounts of 5 inches or more.
Urban areas, and areas with poor drainage, will be the most
susceptible to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Johnson; Laurens; Wilcox; Dodge
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov