Flood Warning Issued for Big Creek Near Cumming in Forsyth County
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Big Creek at GA 9 near Cumming as water levels reach minor flood stage, impacting local greenways and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Forsyth County, Georgia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Peachtree City GA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Forsyth County, Georgia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, GA, has issued a Flood Warning for Big Creek at GA 9 near Cumming. This alert was issued on the morning of February 27, 2026, as minor flooding is currently occurring in the area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Forsyth County, Georgia. The primary area of concern is Big Creek at Georgia Highway 9 near Cumming, including the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage at Atlanta Highway.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are advised to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Avoid the Big Creek Greenway: Portions of the sidewalk and boardwalk are expected to flood.
- Monitor conditions: Stay updated via local weather reports or weather.gov/atlanta.
Expected Conditions
As of 5:45 AM EST on Friday, the river stage was recorded at 6.1 feet, exceeding the flood stage of 6.0 feet.
Specific impacts include:
- Greenway Flooding: Large portions of the Big Creek Greenway sidewalk and boardwalk will begin to flood.
- Roadway Impacts: Areas under the Georgia 400 Highway and McFarland Road are expected to be covered with approximately one foot of water.
- Pedestrian Hazards: A portion of the sidewalk under Majors Road will be covered with roughly two feet of water.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from the morning of Friday, February 27, 2026, and will remain in effect until further notice. The current crest of 6.1 feet is comparable to a previous crest recorded on March 12, 2023.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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