National Weather ServiceGeorgiaFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 167 flood warnings for Georgia in 2025 and 272 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 38, 82% below the average of 207 for those months in 2008-2025. Fulton was covered most often (412 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does Georgia get?
Every flood warning that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 38 |
| 2025 | 167 |
| 2024 | 501 |
| 2023 | 198 |
| 2022 | 189 |
| 2021 | 331 |
| 2020 | 637 |
| 2019 | 283 |
| 2018 | 375 |
| 2017 | 165 |
| 2016 | 155 |
| 2015 | 379 |
| 2014 | 188 |
| 2013 | 422 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2011 | 99 |
| 2010 | 209 |
| 2009 | 454 |
| 2008 | 88 |
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 | 412 | 77 | July 24, 2026 |
| Forsyth | 353 | 55 | July 24, 2026 |
| Gwinnett | 308 | 54 | July 25, 2026 |
| Whitfield | 245 | 18 | August 3, 2025 |
| DeKalb | 237 | 59 | June 11, 2026 |
| Cobb | 225 | 59 | September 12, 2026 |
| Fayette | 201 | 38 | April 7, 2025 |
| Washington | 200 | 34 | March 1, 2026 |
| Floyd | 193 | 18 | April 7, 2025 |
| Wilkinson | 190 | 33 | March 1, 2026 |
| Toombs | 181 | 42 | June 2, 2026 |
| Spalding | 175 | 40 | August 4, 2025 |
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 flood warnings for Georgia in AreaZine's record
NWS Peachtree CityWarningSeptember 12, 2026
Flood Warning: Cobb, GA
Expired 1:00 a.m. EDT, September 13, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningAugust 29, 2026
Flood Warning: Cobb, GA
Expired 4:15 p.m. EDT, August 29, 2026
NWS MorristownWarningAugust 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Fannin and Polk, GA and TN
Expired 3:15 p.m. EDT, August 2, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningJuly 25, 2026
Flood Warning: Gwinnett, GA
Expired 6:00 p.m. EDT, July 25, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningJuly 24, 2026
Flood Warning: Forsyth, GA
Expired 1:15 a.m. EDT, July 25, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningJuly 24, 2026
Flood Warning: Gwinnett, GA
Expired 12:45 a.m. EDT, July 25, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningJuly 24, 2026
Flood Warning: Gwinnett, GA
Expired 4:00 a.m. EDT, July 25, 2026
NWS Peachtree CityWarningJuly 24, 2026
Flood Warning: Forsyth, GA
Expired 10:15 p.m. EDT, July 24, 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 flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. 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.