...River Flood Warning For Parts Of The Big Creek...

For The Big Creek Near Alpharetta... Minor Flooding Is Forecast. The Latest Stage Was 6.6 Feet At 8 AM Thursday. Flood Stage Is 7.0 Feet. The Forecast For The Big Creek Near Alpharetta... The River Will Rise Above Flood Stage Around 11 AM Thursday. The River Will Crest Near 7.4 Feet Around 12 AM Friday. The River Will Fall Below Flood Stage Around 7 AM Friday. At 7.0 Feet...Bankfull And Flood Stage Are Reached Along Big Creek Between Cumming In Forsyth County...To Alpharetta...And Roswell In North Fulton County. Flooding Starts To Effect The Alpharetta Greenway And About 200 Feet Of The Greenway Need To Be Closed. In Addition...High Water Begins To Encroach Into Park Downstream Of Gage Near Roswell Along State Highway 9 And Riverside Road.

All Persons With Interests Along The River Should Monitor The Latest Forecasts...And Be Prepared To Take Necessary Precautions To Protect Life And Property. Do Not Drive Cars Through Flooded Areas. If You See Flood Waters...Remember To Turn Around And Do Not Drown. Stay Tuned To Noaa Weather Radio...Weather.Gov...Local Tv And Radio Stations...Or Your Cable Tv Outlets...For The Latest Information On This Event.

For Graphical Hydrological Information...Please Go To Weather.Gov And Click On Georgia. Select Rivers And Lakes Ahps Under Current Conditions. The Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service Page Provides Current And Forecast River Information...Gage Locations...Impacts... And Historical Crest Information For All Forecast Points By Clicking On Each Point.