National Weather ServiceGeorgiaFlash Flood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warnings in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 96 flash flood warnings for Georgia in 2025 and 74 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 22nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 127, 97% above the average of 65 for those months in 2008-2025. Fulton was covered most often (139 times since 2008).
How many flash flood warnings does Georgia get?
Every flash flood warning that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 127 |
| 2025 | 96 |
| 2024 | 159 |
| 2023 | 87 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2018 | 67 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2014 | 74 |
| 2013 | 148 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2009 | 88 |
| 2008 | 42 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Georgia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Georgia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 139 | 46 | September 12, 2026 |
| DeKalb | 113 | 37 | September 12, 2026 |
| Gwinnett | 95 | 28 | July 24, 2026 |
| Cobb | 71 | 30 | September 12, 2026 |
| Gilmer | 58 | 20 | September 23, 2026 |
| Clayton | 52 | 17 | September 11, 2026 |
| Walker | 52 | 11 | August 21, 2026 |
| Floyd | 51 | 12 | July 24, 2026 |
| Brooks | 50 | 26 | September 7, 2026 |
| Lowndes | 48 | 29 | September 7, 2026 |
| Murray | 48 | 16 | September 23, 2026 |
| Whitfield | 45 | 9 | August 21, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest flash flood warnings for Georgia in AreaZine's record
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Gilmer and Murray, GA
Expired 7:00 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 22, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer and 1 more, GA
Expired 12:30 p.m. EDT, September 22, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 22, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Gilmer, Gordon and Murray, GA
Expired 12:00 p.m. EDT, September 22, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Atkinson, Clinch and Ware, GA
Expired 8:15 p.m. EDT, September 20, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 12, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Cobb, DeKalb and Fulton, GA
Expired 1:30 p.m. EDT, September 12, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 12, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas and 1 more, GA
Expired 3:45 p.m. EDT, September 12, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 12, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Carroll and Douglas, GA
Expired 12:30 p.m. EDT, September 12, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 12, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Carroll, Cobb, Douglas and 1 more, GA
Expired 1:15 p.m. EDT, September 12, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a flash flood warning?
A flash flood warning means flash flooding is happening or about to happen: water rising fast in streams, streets or dry washes, usually within six hours of heavy rain or a dam or levee failure. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Georgia.