Flood Warning Issued for Yellow River Affecting DeKalb and Rockdale Counties
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road near Lithonia, affecting DeKalb and Rockdale counties through Friday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- DeKalb and Rockdale Counties, Georgia
- Issued
- April 6, 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 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 for the Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road near Lithonia. The alert was issued as minor flooding is currently occurring in the area.
Affected Areas
The warning affects DeKalb and Rockdale Counties in Georgia. Specific impacts are noted for the Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road near Lithonia. In DeKalb County, flooding is expected to affect backyards of homes on Harmony Hills Drive and Harmony Hills Court. Additionally, Johnson Creek is beginning to back up where it flows under Union Grove Road into the river.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service reminds the public that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flooded areas and monitor local weather updates.
Expected Conditions
As of 12:15 PM EST on Friday, the river stage was measured at 14.0 feet. The flood stage for this location is 13.0 feet. At 15.0 feet, minor flooding expands further into woodlands and fields both upstream and downstream from the gage on Pleasant Hill Road. Current forecasts indicate the river has crested and will continue to gradually fall throughout the day.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 11:00 PM EST on Friday, February 27, 2026. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by late this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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