Flood Warning Issued for DeKalb and Rockdale Counties Near Yellow River
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Yellow River near Lithonia, with minor flooding expected to impact residential areas through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- DeKalb and Rockdale Counties, Georgia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Peachtree City
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 DeKalb and Rockdale Counties, Georgia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning (NWS Alert Code: FLW) for the Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road near Lithonia. The alert was issued on the morning of February 27, 2026, as minor flooding is already occurring in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts DeKalb and Rockdale Counties in Georgia. The primary area of concern is the Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road near Lithonia.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid flooded areas and follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown." Most flood-related fatalities occur when individuals attempt to drive through flooded roads. Residents in affected residential areas should monitor water levels closely.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue. As of 5:45 AM EST, the river stage was recorded at 13.4 feet, which is above the flood stage of 13.0 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet this afternoon.
Specific impacts include:
- Woodlands and Fields: Flooding will expand into natural areas near the river upstream and downstream from Pleasant Hill Road.
- Residential Impact: In DeKalb County, flooding is expected to begin in the backyards of homes on Harmony Hills Drive and Harmony Hills Court.
- Infrastructure: Johnson Creek is expected to back up where it flows under Union Grove Road into the river.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from 6:01 AM EST on February 27 until 12:00 PM EST on February 27. While the warning expires at noon, the river is forecast to remain above flood stage until just after midnight tonight.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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