https://wacn21-news-1a92c2.pages.catalystgroup.tech/tags/water-rescue/Recent content in Water-Rescue on WACN 21 NewsHugoen-us© 2026 WACN 21 News. All rights reserved.Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400https://wacn21-news-1a92c2.pages.catalystgroup.tech/weather/may-20-flash-flooding-atlanta/Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400https://wacn21-news-1a92c2.pages.catalystgroup.tech/weather/may-20-flash-flooding-atlanta/<p>A line of intense thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across metro Atlanta on Tuesday, triggering <strong>flash flood warnings</strong> from the National Weather Service and turning major interstates into rivers of standing water that stranded motorists and forced emergency crews into action.</p> <h2 id="roads-underwater-across-the-metro">Roads Underwater Across the Metro</h2> <p>The downpours struck during the afternoon commute, overwhelming drainage infrastructure across the city. Multiple segments of <strong>I-75, I-85, and I-285</strong> reported significant standing water, bringing traffic to a standstill and forcing the Georgia Department of Transportation to close lanes in several locations.</p>