Cobb flash flood warning

A flash flood warning has been issued for Cobb County and much of metro Atlanta as heavy thunderstorms rolled into Georgia Tuesday morning.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued the warning at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, and it continues until 8:45 p.m. for Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, Douglas, Clayton and DeKalb counties.

A flash flood warning means weather conditions are suitable for flash flooding to occur, especially near lanes and along rivers, streams and creeks.

Roadways also can flood easily during heavy thunderstorms, and in areas with drainage problems and low-lying areas.

The NWS said radar has indicated that between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen in the flash flood warning area since Tuesday morning, and that up to another half-inch of rain is forecast.

Cobb government said that some road are experiencing flooding, including George Busbee Parkway east of Frey Road, which is closed due for the time being.

Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in heavy rains and to turn around if they see flooded roads.

The Cobb and metro area remains in a hazardous weather outlook area into Wednesday.

Portions of Georgia south of Atlanta have been under tornado watches and warnings, but none are forecast for the metro area.

Highs Tuesday in Cobb are forecast to be in the high 60s. The chance of rain in Cobb Tuesday night is 30 percent, with low temperatures around 60.

On Wednesday, the chance of rain will be 20 percent during the day and 70 percent into the evening.

The highs Wednesday will be in the upper 70s and lows in the high 50s.

Rain moves out of the area on Thursday, when it will be sunny with highs in the mid 60s.

Sunny weather is in the forecast for the rest of the week, with highs expected only in the mid 50s to mid 60s before warmer temperatures return next week.

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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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UPDATED, 4 P.M. THURSDAY:

Cobb Parks and Recreation have closed East Cobb Park and Noonday Creek Park due to flooding, until the waters recede.

ORIGINAL REPORT:

Cobb, metro Atlanta and much of North Georgia were deluged with heavy rains overnight Thursday and most of Thursday morning, and a flood warning has been extended until 6 p.m. today.

Shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, the National Weather Service in Atlanta extended the warning for Carroll, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Gordon, Gwinnett, Haralson, Paulding, Pickens, Polk and Rockdale counties.

A tornado watch issued for Cobb and metro Atlanta through 1 p.m. Thursday expired with no reports of tornado activity.

A flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. Between 2-4 inches of rain was in the forecast, and there are scattered reports in Cobb of roads being flooded and trees falling.

Around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Cobb County government said the Sope Creek area in East Cobb is particularly vulnerable to flooding.

Eula Drive in Northeast Cobb is closed due to flooding. It’s a residential street between Trickum Road and Keheley Drive. Also closed is Dickson Drive, near Bells Ferry Road and Interstate 75.

There were reports of fields at Fullers Park being partially underwater.

The Cobb County School District said all Thursday classes and activities, including after-school programs, are continuing as scheduled.

The NWS advises motorists to turn around when seeing a flooded road, and not to try to drive through standing water. Report any flooded roads or roads with downed trees or power lines to police.

Temperatures will be dipping into the high 30s Thursday night, with an 80 percent chance of rain in the forecast. Friday will get as warm as the low 40s as the chance of rain is reduced to 20 percent.

More rain returns on Saturday but sun is expected Sunday with highs both days in the 50s and lows around freezing.

 

 

 

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