Flood Warning for Nickajack Creek at US 278 near Mableton
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Nickajack Creek at US 278 near Mableton in Cobb County, GA, with minor flooding occurring.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Cobb County, Georgia
- Issued
- September 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Peachtree City GA
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Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Peachtree City GA. The alert is effective from September 12, 2026 at 12:32 PM EDT until further notice.
Affected Areas
Nickajack Creek at US 278 near Mableton in Cobb County, Georgia.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring. At 12:00 PM EDT on September 12, the stage was 10.2 feet. Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from this afternoon (September 12, 2026 at 12:32 PM EDT) until further notice.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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