Hancock Emergency Management

10/16/2026

10/10/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Hancock All Hazards

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 5:00AM EDT until October 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.
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Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Destin, Florida and will continue to move inland overnight. Hurricane conditions are expected through early Saturday within the Hurricane Warning area. A life-threatening storm surge is expected from Dauphin Island, Alabama to Suwannee, Florida where a Storm S...

10/10/2026

🌀 10/9 Update at 9 PM - Hurricane Isaias
Conditions will deteriorate across centra and north Georgia late tonight. Significant impacts possible through early Sunday.
🌧️ Heavy Rain: A Flash Flood Watch is in effect. Widespread rainfall totals of 2–4 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches creating a risk for flash flooding and river flooding.
🌬️ Strong Winds: A prolonged period of wind gusts of 35–45+ mph are anticipated. Isolated gusts up to 60 mph will also be possible. could bring down trees and power lines, resulting in power outages.
🌪️ Tornadoes: Several tornadoes will be possible, which will be quick to spin up.

10/09/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Hancock All Hazards

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 PM EDT SATURDAY
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 11:02AM EDT until October 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.
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Isaias is expected to approach the northern Gulf Coast as a strong hurricane on Friday, bringing life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, heavy rain, and severe thunderstorms across the region and Southeast into the weekend, with risks of flooding and tornadoes. Read More >

10/09/2026

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE – 8 AM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

⚠️ Conditions are expected to deteriorate across North and Central Georgia tonight with potentially significant impacts through early Sunday morning..

🌬️ Strong Winds: A prolonged period of wind gusts of 35–45+ mph could bring down trees and power lines, resulting in power outages.

🌧️ Heavy Rain: Widespread rainfall totals of 2–3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches creating a risk for flash flooding and river flooding.

🌪️ Tornadoes: Several tornadoes will be possible.

📢 NOW is the time to prepare! Secure loose outdoor items, charge electronic devices, and make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, especially overnight.

10/08/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Hancock All Hazards

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
Flood Watch issued October 8 at 11:58AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia,
including the following areas, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Bibb,
Bleckley, Butts, Crawford, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Jasper,
Jones, Laurens, Monroe, Montgomery, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam,
Telfair, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilcox and Wilkinson. In east central
Georgia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson,
Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington and Wilkes. In north
central Georgia, Barrow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb,
Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry,
Lumpkin, Morgan, Newton, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale, South
Fulton, Union and Walton. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Clarke,
Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Towns and White. In northwest
Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon,
Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield. In
southeast Georgia, Toombs. In west central Georgia, Chattahoochee,
Coweta, Harris, Heard, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee,
Pike, Schley, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup,
Upson and Webster.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring rounds of heavy rainfall to
the area late Friday through early Sunday. Widespread totals of 1
to 3 inches are expected with localized amounts of 5 inches. With
high rainfall rates and the potential for repeated rounds of
heavy rain in bands, flash flooding is expected. The locations
most at risk are poor drainage and urban areas, as well as creeks
and streams prone to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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Isaias is expected to approach the northern Gulf Coast as a strong hurricane on Friday, bringing life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, heavy rain, and severe thunderstorms across the region and Southeast into the weekend, with risks of flooding and tornadoes. Read More >

09/29/2026

Sparta, GA Alert: During emergency repairs to an water line, some areas of Sparta experienced a loss of water pressure. As a precaution, a boil water advisory is in effect for affected areas only. Please visit Sparta's page for further notice. Updates will be shared as they become available. Thank you for your patience.

09/12/2026

08/06/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Hancock All Hazards

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Warren, northeastern Hancock, Taliaferro and southeastern Wilkes Counties through 215 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued August 6 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 128 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Norwood, or near
Warrenton, moving northeast at 5 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, frequent cloud
to ground lightning and heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Washington, Warrenton, Crawfordville, Norwood, Sharon, Camak,
Ficklin, Cadley, Lundberg, Jewell, Beall Springs, Mayfield,
Metasville, Holliday Park, Aonia, Powelton, Barnett, Rocky Creek Fire
Dept., Mesena, and Raytown.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
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Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into...

08/04/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Hancock All Hazards

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Wilkinson, central Baldwin and southwestern Hancock Counties through 515 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued August 4 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 440 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Underwood, or near
Milledgeville, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Milledgeville, Midway-Hardwick, Devereux, Beulah, Coopers, Underwood,
Hardwick, Allenwood, Linton, Pancras, and Scottsboro.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into...