National Weather Service Issues Flood Warning for Big Creek

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a flood warning for Big Creek near Alpharetta until Monday evening affecting Forsyth and Fulton Counties.

"Recent heavy rainfall has caused significant runoff into streams and rivers which will cause flooding in some areas," the National Weather Service said.  "All persons with interests along the river should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property."

At midnith the stage was 6 feet and rising. Minor flooding is forecast.  Flood stage is 7 feet. Big Creek is forecast to rise above flood stage between 6 and 7 a.m.  this morning and continue rising to near 7.9 feet by this evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday afternoon.

At  8 feet, minor flooding continues to expand further into the  woodlands and fields along the creek from near Cumming in south Forsyth County to Alpharetta and Roswell in North Fulton County.  Additional portions of the Big Creek Greenway have minor flooding  with 1 to 2 feet of water. Most of the walking and biking paths will be closed, especially upstream and downstream from the gauge on Kimball Bridge Road and near Rock Mill Park. Portions of the YMCA campground off Preston Ridge Road will flood.

This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.9 feet on March 4, 1971.