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Flash Flood Warning for Hall, GA

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Hall
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What is happening

At 1250 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Several locations in Hall County. Between 2.5 and 4.5 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 1.5 inches are possible in the...

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

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At 1250 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Several locations in Hall County. Between 2.5 and 4.5 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 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gainesville, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Gillsville, Candler, Chestnut Mountain, Road Atlanta-Lanier Speedway, Aqualand Park and Lake Lanier Islands.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 12:50PM EDT until July 24 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 11:13AM EDT until July 24 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

    Official revision

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Peachtree City GA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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