Flood Advisory for Habersham, GA; Rabun, GA
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What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Where: Central Habersham County in northeastern Georgia... Central Rabun County in northeastern Georgia... When: Until 345 AM EDT.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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* 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
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Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 12:50AM EDT until October 11 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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