The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia says that the Chattooga River is expected to crest around 19.5 feet later this morning, just below “major flood stage.”

Over six inches of rain fell within a short period of time on Thursday causing flooding in creeks and tributaries that flow into the Chattooga River.  The river was above flood stage earlier in the day on Thursday and continued to rise throughout the overnight hours.

As of 4:45 this morning, the river was at 17.02 feet at the measuring station on the Highway 27 Bridge near The Summerville News.  Flood Stage is considered to be 14 feet.

Many area roads continue to have standing and flowing water and motorists are asked to use extreme caution while traveling on Friday morning.