Weather Alert: Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday for local areas

Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening

The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Watch until Tuesday evening and it is possible it will be extended further into the week.

According to the NWS, excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

“A very moist airmass will remain in place across the region over the next several days. Multiple rounds of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of north and central Georgia through Tuesday. Widespread 1 to 4 inch totals with isolated totals up to 5 inches have already been observed within the watch area since Saturday. Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches with isolated higher amounts up to 6 inches remain possible through this evening. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood.”

You are urged to monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Initial alert

In addition, a Flash Flood Watch has been issued for several counties in Georgia including DeKalb, Gwinnett, Henry, Morgan, Newton, Rockdale and Walton in and around the local area from 8 a.m. Sunday to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 – 4, 2025.

According to the NWS, “an excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. A very moist airmass will remain in place across the region over the next several days. Multiple rounds of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of North and west-central Georgia both today and Monday. Widespread 1 to 3 inches with isolated totals up to 5 inches in Northwest GA have already been observed within the watch area over the past 24 hours. Additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches with higher amounts up to 5 inches remain possible through Monday evening.”

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings, as the local area is currently under. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

“Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”