Flood Warning Issued for Forsyth and Fulton Counties in Georgia
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NOAA issued it on May 15, 2026, 3 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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A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Forsyth and Fulton counties in Georgia, with minor flooding expected along Big Creek near Alpharetta until May 9, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Forsyth and Fulton Counties, Georgia
- Issued
- May 15, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Forsyth and Fulton Counties, Georgia.
Flood Warning in Georgia
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Peachtree City GA. It is effective from May 7, 2026, at 9:21 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Forsyth and Fulton counties in Georgia, specifically along Big Creek near Alpharetta.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast, with the river stage at 6.8 feet and rising, expected to crest at 7.8 feet above the 7-foot flood stage.
Timeline
The alert is effective from May 7, 2026, at 9:21 AM EDT and ends on May 9, 2026, at 2:00 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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