Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 11 at 4:56PM EDT until September 11 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 456 PM EDT, Emergency management reported thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in north Clayton and south Fulton counties, including
at the interchange of I-85 and I-285 and also near Forest Park.
Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall
amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Atlanta, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, East Point, Union City,
Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Morrow, Hapeville, Lake City,
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Conley, Fort Gillem, Lakewood Park,
Ellenwood, Gresham Park and Rex.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Clayton, GA; DeKalb, GA; Fulton, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov