A flood watch remains in effect for Cobb County and other north and central Georgia counties on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Continuing waves of rain have increased the possibility of flooding along the area’s creeks and rivers.

What is in the Flood Watch statement?

The following text is from the flood watch alert:

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be

  possible.

* WHERE…Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west

  central Georgia, including the following areas, 

  In north central Georgia, Barrow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas,

  Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Lumpkin,

  Newton, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale, South Fulton, Union and

  Walton. 

  In northeast Georgia, Banks, Jackson, Towns and White. 

  In northwest Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade,

  Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and

  Whitfield. 

  In west central Georgia, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether,

  Pike, Spalding and Troup.

* WHEN…Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

  – Several waves of precipitation will move through the area

    through Thursday morning. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4

    inches are expected with locally higher amounts of up to 6

    inches possible. Numerous rivers and creeks are expected to

    rise to at least Minor Flood stage and larger impacts may be

    possible where the heaviest rain occurs.

  – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should 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.

About the National Weather Service

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