Columbus, GA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Columbus.

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Flood Warning issued November 14 at 10:01AM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ogeechee River near Eden. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, several homes and camps near the river are surrounded by water. Significant flooding will also occur at Steel Bridge boat landing on Highway 119. Water will surround several homes near the boat landing and access to the homes will be limited. The boat landing will also be flooded and likely have limited use. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 945 AM EST Thursday, the stage was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.0 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued November 14 at 10:01AM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohoopee River near Reidsville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, flooding of several riverside unimproved roads and some agricultural land occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 AM EST Thursday, the stage was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.0 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 14 at 8:29AM EST until November 16 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued November 14 at 8:29AM EST until November 17 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.