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North Georgia Drenched: Flood Watch Issued
8 Jun
Summary
- Heavy rain and slow storms threaten north Georgia with flooding.
- A flood watch is active for numerous north Georgia counties.
- One to two inches of rain possible across the region.
Heavy rainfall and slow-moving storms are anticipated to develop across north Georgia on Monday, posing a considerable risk of flooding. Isolated showers and patches of fog are expected early in the day, with rain chances increasing as the day progresses.
A flood watch has been issued and remains in effect through Monday night for a substantial list of counties, including Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dade, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwinnett, Haralson, Henry, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rockdale, Walker, and Whitfield.
Further rain and storms are predicted for Tuesday. The combined rainfall from Monday and Tuesday could result in 1 to 2 inches accumulating in various parts of north Georgia, potentially exacerbating flood conditions.
