Flood Warning for Brantley Co, GA Print the Alert Send via Email Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Active for next 1 hour, 10 minutesLocation: Brantley Posted 25 minutes ago – National Weather Service How likely: How soon: How severe: The original text for this alert has been automatically reformatted to correct capitalization. The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Flood Warning for urban areas and small streams in. Brantley county in southeast Georgia. This includes the cities of: Nahunta, Hoboken. •Until 11:15 pm EDT. •At 9:38 pm EDT, weather service Doppler radar indicated a broad area of rainfall with embedded Thunderstorms moving over Brantley County, with hourly rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches. This rainfall was falling onto already saturated ground, which may cause some flooding problems. Recommended actions Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, highways, streets and underpasses. Additionally, Country Roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks, streams and other low lying areas are subject to flooding. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. If flooding is observed act quickly. Move Up to higher ground to escape flood waters. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when water begins rising. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio or television stations, or cable television for any updates. For additional information, visit the National Weather Service in Jacksonville website on the Internet at weather.gov/jax. Excerpted from ready.govBefore: Build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. Elevate the furnace, water heater and electric panel in your home if you live in an area that has a high flood risk. Consider installing "check valves" to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home. If feasible, construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering the building and seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds. More about: What to do before a flood. During:Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move. If you must prepare to evacuate, you should do the following: •Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so. Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water. •Secure your home. If you have time, bring in outdoor furniture. Move essential items to an upper floor. Be aware of stream, drainage channels, canyons and other areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without typical warnings such as rain clouds or heavy rain. If you have to leave your home, remember these evacuation tips: •Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you. •Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be swept away quickly. •Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams, rivers or creeks, particularly during threatening conditions. More about: What to do during a flood. What is a Flood Warning?
Posted on: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 02:37:43 +0000
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