Cobb County government sent out a message around 4 a.m. Thursday that Cobb County is now under a flash flood warning until 9:45 a.m. today, and that some areas are already becoming affected by flooding.
This will be a problem that will last all day and into Friday, and Noonday Creek and Sope Creek are among those pointed out in this morning’s message.
Some other trouble areas for flooding already reported this morning include Hembree Road in East Cobb. At least a couple of inches of rain have fallen in the county already as what’s left of Hurricane Sally moves through Georgia.
The county said trees are down and accidents are being reported around the county. There haven’t been any reports of electrical power outages thus far.
UPDATED: East Cobb Park, Fullers Park, Noonday Creek Park and the Sweat Mountain Dog Park have been closed until further notice due to flooding.
The City of Roswell sent out a message that Willeo Road is closed at the Cobb County line to Azalea Drive, an area that runs along the Chattahoochee River.
If you have any reports of flooding, downed trees and power lines, accidents and other information about today’s weather, including photos to share, let us know: editor@eastcobbnews.com.
A flash flood watch remains in effect for Cobb and much of Georgia until Friday at 8 a.m.
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