Flood Warning Issued for Fulton and DeKalb Counties Near North Fork Peachtree Creek
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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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A Flood Warning is in effect for Fulton and DeKalb Counties until 11:00 AM EST Friday as North Fork Peachtree Creek exceeds flood stage, impacting residential areas.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North-Central 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 North-Central Georgia.
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 warning was issued as minor flooding is currently occurring in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts Fulton and DeKalb Counties in Georgia. The primary area of concern is the North Fork Peachtree Creek at Buford Highway (Georgia Highway 13) in Atlanta.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to be especially cautious at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. The National Weather Service recommends avoiding flooded areas. For more information, residents can visit weather.gov/atlanta.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is currently occurring. As of 1:15 AM EST Friday, the river stage was measured at 13.2 feet, which is above the flood stage of 13.0 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.7 feet early this morning.
Specific impacts include:
- Flooding of residential backyards on Victory Drive, Dunwoody Place, and Converse Drive with approximately one foot of water.
- Potential for flooding further downstream on Peachtree Creek in Fulton County due to the combined flow with the South Fork Peachtree Creek.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 11:00 AM EST on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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