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Flash Flood Warning for Cobb, GA; DeKalb, GA; Douglas, GA +2 more

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At 533 PM EDT, Broadcast media reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Flooding was reported on Jesse Hill Jr Dr NE near the intesection with Auburn Ave NE. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already...

What the bulletin says to do

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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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At 533 PM EDT, Broadcast media reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Flooding was reported on Jesse Hill Jr Dr NE near the intesection with Auburn Ave NE. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Broadcast media reported. 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... Atlanta, Marietta, Douglasville, Decatur, Peachtree Corners, City of South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Smyrna, Dunwoody, East Point, Duluth, College Park, Chamblee, Norcross, Doraville, Clarkston and Austell.

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    Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 5:33PM EDT until July 24 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 3:51PM EDT until July 24 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Peachtree City GA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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