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City of Demorest
Thursday February 21st, 2019 :: 09:17 a.m. EST

Alert

Flood Warning until 12:15PM

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Warning for... Central Habersham County in northeastern Georgia...

* Until 1215 PM EST.

* At 911 AM EST, Gauge on the Soque river is just above flood stage due to heavy rain overnight.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clarkesville and Demorest.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HABERSHAM, GA

Instructions:

Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to cross water-covered roadways, bridges, or low-level crossings. Only a few inches of rapidly flowing water can carry away your vehicle. It is not worth the risk. Please TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN. Only when it is safe to do so, please report floodwaters or landslides flowing over roads or threatening property to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred, including roadways, nearby cross streets, stream names and other landmarks.

Address/Location
City of Demorest
546 Georgia St
Demorest, GA 30535

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 706-778-4202

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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