Flood Warning Issued for Fulton and DeKalb Counties as North Fork Peachtree Creek Rises

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the North Fork Peachtree Creek at Buford Hwy Atlanta. The alert was issued on February 26 at 6:28 PM EST and is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Fulton and DeKalb counties in Georgia. Impacted locations include the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Buford Highway (Georgia Highway 13), as well as low portions of residential backyards on Victory Drive, Dunwoody Place, and Converse Drive.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to avoid flooded areas. The National Weather Service advises: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads,” noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents in low-lying areas near the creek should monitor conditions closely.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the North Fork Peachtree Creek. As of 6:15 PM EST on Thursday, the water stage was 12.6 feet and rising. The creek is expected to rise above the 13-foot flood stage, reaching near 13.5 feet. This height, combined with the flow on South Fork Peachtree Creek, may also produce flooding further downstream on Peachtree Creek in Fulton County.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective as of 6:34 PM EST on February 26 and is scheduled to expire at 2:00 AM EST on February 27. While the river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening, the National Weather Service notes that additional rises are possible thereafter.