Flash Flood Warning Issued for Atkinson, Bacon, Coffee, Ware Counties GA
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NWS Jacksonville FL has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of southeastern Georgia until 11:30 PM EDT August 28.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Georgia
- Issued
- August 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jacksonville FL
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Jacksonville FL. Effective from August 28 at 8:27 PM EDT until August 28 at 11:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Northeastern Atkinson County, Southwestern Bacon County, Southeastern Coffee County, and Northwestern Ware County in southeastern Georgia. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Bickley.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
At 8:27 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 11:30 PM EDT on August 28, 2026.
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