Flash Flood Warning Issued in Cobb and Douglas, Georgia

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Cobb and Douglas Counties in Georgia.

Flash Flood Warning

The alert was issued at 1:19 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:15 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 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

Hazards

Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms

Potential 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. Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Powder Springs, Austell, Fair Oaks, Lithia Springs, Due West, Jim R Miller Park, Lost Mountain Park, Kennesaw State University and Mableton. This includes the following streams and drainages. Clark Creek, Chattahoochee River, Gothards Creek, Mud Creek, Westbrook Creek, Noonday Creek, Dry Creek, Ward Creek, Etowah River, Nickajack Creek, Noses Creek, Sweetwater Creek, Butternut Creek, Rottenwood Creek and Powder Springs Creek

Areas Affected

The warning covers Cobb and Douglas Counties in Georgia.

Safety Information

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.