Flash Flooding Swamps Atlanta Interstates, Prompts Water Rescues

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400

A line of intense thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across metro Atlanta on Tuesday, triggering flash flood warnings from the National Weather Service and turning major interstates into rivers of standing water that stranded motorists and forced emergency crews into action.

Roads Underwater Across the Metro

The downpours struck during the afternoon commute, overwhelming drainage infrastructure across the city. Multiple segments of I-75, I-85, and I-285 reported significant standing water, bringing traffic to a standstill and forcing the Georgia Department of Transportation to close lanes in several locations.

Tornado Warnings, Damaging Winds Sweep North Georgia as Severe Storms Move Through

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:30:00 -0400

A fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms swept across north Georgia on Wednesday evening, prompting tornado warnings for multiple metro Atlanta counties and leaving tens of thousands without power as damaging winds and large hail battered the region.

The National Weather Service office in Peachtree City issued tornado warnings for Cherokee, Forsyth, and Gwinnett counties beginning around 5:15 p.m. as radar indicated strong rotation within a line of supercell thunderstorms moving northeast at approximately 45 miles per hour. The warnings remained in effect through the early evening hours as the storm system pushed through the northern suburbs.

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Flash Flooding Swamps Atlanta Interstates, Prompts Water Rescues

Roads Underwater Across the Metro

Tornado Warnings, Damaging Winds Sweep North Georgia as Severe Storms Move Through