Today’s stormy weather and the subsequent problems it has caused has prompted Hall County Emergency Management (EMA) to partially activate the Emergency Operations Center (HEOC).
Representatives from essential county departments are present to monitor roadways and coordinate crews who stand ready to clear roads and assist public safety personnel throughout the event.
“In an effort to provide prompt, timely and consistent information throughout this event, we will provide regular updates via email. You can expect the next update at approximately 5 p.m.,” according to a county spokeswoman. “Should anything arise requiring immediate attention, we will reach out as needed.”
Should you have further inquiries regarding this event, please contact [email protected].
Here’s the latest information as of 2:30:
Current Weather Conditions:
73°F, SE wind at 5mph
Forecasted Weather:
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 82. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Anticipated Precipitation Amounts:
Hall County EOC: 3.85″
Gainesville Airport: 4.53” (6hr)
Advisories/watches/warnings:
Flash Flood Warning through 1600 hrs (4:00 p.m.)
Road Conditions/Issues/Closures:
19 Total Roadway Incidents
3 Closures: Campbell Road (Flooding) & Falcon Crest Drive (Washout), Browns Bridge @ Pearl Nix
Tree Down: Campground Road, County Line Rd @ Athens St, Woodlin Rd
Power Outages:
GA Power: 435
Jackson EMC: 124
Sawnee Electric: 14
Habersham EMC: 1