Flood Warning Issued for Cobb County, GA
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Allatoona Creek at Stilesboro Road near Acworth in Cobb County from early morning until further notice.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Cobb County, GA
- Issued
- August 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Peachtree City GA
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Peachtree City GA on August 29 at 4:10AM EDT. The alert is effective from 2026-08-29T04:10:00-04:00 and expires at 2026-08-29T16:15:00-04:00.
Affected Areas
Cobb County, GA, specifically Allatoona Creek at Stilesboro Road near Acworth.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring. At 3:15 AM EDT the stage was 14.2 feet. Flood stage is 13 feet. At 15 feet, minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Stilesboro Road.
Timeline
From early this morning until further notice.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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