Toombs County 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 Toombs County.

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Flood Advisory issued November 7 at 7:25PM EST until November 7 at 8:30PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Georgia, including the following counties, Brantley, Pierce and Ware. * WHEN...Until 830 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 723 PM EST, public and trained weather spotters report flooding in the Waycross Area. Minor flooding is ongoing. Up to 5 inches of rain have fallen. - The Waycross Area is the most affected area. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Waycross and Boggy Bay. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning issued November 7 at 7:06PM EST until November 7 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

At 706 PM EST, emergency management reported heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring along Ashley Street in downtown Valdosta. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Valdosta, Lake Park, I-75 At Exit 16, Remerton, Dasher, Valdosta Regional Airport, I-75 At Exit 11, Twin Lakes, Kinderlou, I-75 At Exit 5, Clyattville, I-75 At Exit 22 and Naylor.

Flood Watch issued November 7 at 5:44PM EST until November 8 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida, including the following areas, Inland Jefferson and Madison and south central Georgia, including the following areas, Brooks, Lanier, Lowndes and Thomas. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams may be running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Pockets of heavy rain will remain possible this evening. It won't take much more rain to cause additional flooding where heavy rain fell last night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 3:39PM EST until November 9 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ogeechee River at Midville. * WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, the access road into the River Bluff community in Midville floods. The lower portion of Johnson Road near Herndon is also flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 300 PM EST Thursday, the stage was 5.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 6.1 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 3:39PM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Canoochee River near Claxton. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, several homes will be impacted by flood waters along Highway 169 near the Canoochee River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 315 PM EST Thursday, the stage was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to a crest of 16.5 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 3:39PM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohoopee River near Reidsville. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, water enters the ground level of homes in the Joy Bluff community. The access road becomes covered with water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 300 PM EST Thursday, the stage was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening to 15.9 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall Sunday morning but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 12:28PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Turnpike Creek near McRae affecting Telfair County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Turnpike Creek near McRae. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands and fields begins upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 10.7 feet and the creek was cresting. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 8:50AM EST until November 10 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EST Thursday the stage was 133.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 135.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 135.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 135.5 feet on 03/31/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood