DEKALB, GA; Newton, GA; Rockdale, GA; Walton, GA — FFWFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern DeKalb County in north central Georgia... Northern Newton County in north central Georgia... Rockdale County in north central Georgia... Southwestern Walton County in north central Georgia...
* Until 1115 PM EDT Friday.
* At 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amo
Flooding in DeKalb, GA; Newton, GA; Rockdale, GA; Walton, GA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS