Flood Warning Issued for Oconee River Affecting Johnson, Washington, and Wilkinson Counties
This alert is no longer in effect.
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).
Areazine synthesizes this NWS weather alert directly from NOAA's official public data feed. See our methodology for full source attribution and refresh cadence.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Oconee River near Oconee, with minor flooding expected to continue through Tuesday morning.
Read this weather record in 30 seconds
- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Central Georgia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the Oconee River near Oconee. The alert is effective immediately as minor flooding is already occurring in the region.
Affected Areas
This warning affects the following counties in Georgia:
- Johnson County
- Washington County
- Wilkinson County
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas should follow these safety guidelines:
- Turn around, don't drown: Never encounter flooded roads in a vehicle, as most flood deaths occur in automobiles.
- Avoid the dirt parking lot area near the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp and adjacent woodlands.
- Stay informed by visiting weather.gov/atlanta for additional updates.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is currently occurring. As of 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, the river stage was 17.3 feet, surpassing the flood stage of 17.0 feet.
- Forecast: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet just after midnight tonight.
- Impacts: Water levels will flood the dirt parking lot near the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp, situated upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Flooding will also extend into the woodlands near the river.
Timeline
- Onset: Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 1:05 PM EST
- Crest: Expected just after midnight tonight
- Expiration: The warning is in effect until Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 7:00 AM EST, at which point the river is expected to fall below flood stage.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
Related Weather Alerts
All Weather Alerts →Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this NWS weather alert.