Flood Advisory — Lee County, Georgia
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 5:18PM EDT until August 21 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Dougherty County in southwestern Georgia... Southeastern Lee County in southwestern Georgia... * WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 517 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Putney, Albany, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Turner City, Pecan City, Williamsburg and Stocks. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 21, 2026 at 5:18 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Tallahassee FL
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Lee County, Georgia?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Lee County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Dougherty County.