Washington County Georgia EMA

09/08/2026

Battery Check Day! Take a few simple steps today to help your household
prepare:

· Replace smoke alarms batteries

· Check your flashlights

· Charge portable chargers

· Replace or recycle old batteries as needed

09/05/2026

Here’s your weather outlook for today⬇️⬇️

09/01/2026

Is your household ready if an emergency happens? Preparedness starts at home. Take time today to create and practice an emergency plan so everyone knows what to do.

· Pick a safe place to meet

· Assign responsibilities

· Practice how to leave safely

· Make a plan on how to stay in touch

Take time this National Preparedness Month to learn your risks and plan ahead:

gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare.

08/28/2026

08/20/2026

⛈️ Keep an eye on the weather later today!
A few rounds of storms may develop across north and central Georgia from this afternoon through the overnight hours.
Some storms may become severe, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, small hail frequent lightning, and heavy rain.

08/02/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Washington All Hazards

Flash Flood Warning issued August 2 at 2:57PM EDT until August 2 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
FFWFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Wilkinson County in central Georgia...
Southwestern Washington County in east central Georgia...

* Until 900 PM EDT Sunday.

* At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Oconee.
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.
http://www.weather.gov

08/02/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Washington All Hazards

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 2 at 1:36PM EDT until August 2 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Washington County in east central Georgia...
Northern Johnson County in east central Georgia...

* Until 200 PM EDT.

* At 135 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Tuckers
Crossroad, or near Wrightsville, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Wrightsville, Harrison, Riddleville, New Home, Donovan, and
Pringle.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.
http://www.weather.gov

08/02/2026

Latest weather information is below ⬇️ ⬇️

As the cold front stalls over east central Georgia this afternoon, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected through the evening. Main threats will be gusty winds up to 60mph and heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flooding issues.

08/01/2026