Floods in Atlanta, as reported by The Weather Channel
Quite simply, it’s a mess in Atlanta. Residents awoke this morning to school closures, a mudslide on Highway 78 and closed roads. The school systems in Carroll, Douglas, Paulding and Stevens counties announced school closures today. Atlanta's largest school system Gwinnett County announced that its schools would remain closed for the entire day, as opposed to a 2-hour delay as originally reported.
All creeks and streams in metro Atlanta were spilling out of their banks or approaching flood levels. Officials issued a boil water advisory in Douglas County due to broken water lines. Local fire departments report they are rescuing people from their flooded homes. A trailer was swept off its foundation in Douglas County. Fox 5 News reports that the first fatality of the storms is a 39-year-old Gwinnett County woman whose mini van was swept away by the floodwaters. It also reports that a second weather-related fatality is a Douglas County man who was also swept away. Neighbors are taking boats around neighborhoods to rescue people from their flooded Powder Springs homes.
The National Weather Service estimated that as much as 15-20 inches of rain has already fallen across areas of Atlanta and its suburbs in the last three days. Strong storms hit the area on Friday, and "trained" one after the other all weekend long. More rain is expected today. According to The Weather Channel, there is a 90% chance of thunderstorms today, an 80% chance tonight, and a 60% chance on Tuesday. Rain chances decrease to 40% on Wednesday and 30% on Thursday. Flood watches and warnings will remain in effect through Tuesday morning.
Tips on dealing with flooded homes:
If there is standing water in your home, it's important to get remove the water as soon as possible. In mild cases, a wet/dry vac can be used. In more severe cases, a professional should be called. Dangerous mold and mildew can form in as little as 48 hours after a flood. An emergency water removal company will come into your home or business, and remove the water, then completely dry and monitor the area. The faster you act, the more likely you can return your business or home to its original state. Goodbye Water is an established IICRC-certified company that specializes in water removal in metro Atlanta.
Sources: AJC, Fox 5, The Weather Channel, WSBTV, WSB Radio. Photo credit: The Weather Channel.
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Well written article. Thanks for the warning and link to Goodbye Water. I appreciate it greatly.
Shout-out to Kate - I may need you in the next day or two, unfortunately.
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