Flash Flood Warnings and Flood Watch Issued for North Georgia After Heavy Rainfall

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued flash flood warnings and a flood watch for parts of North Georgia on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Areas including Fulton, Cobb, and DeKalb counties experienced 3 to 5 inches of rain between Friday and Saturday, with some locations like Villa Rica receiving nearly 8 inches in 24 hours. The heavy downpours led to flash flood warnings and a flood warning for Nickajack Creek. Transportation disruptions were reported on I-285 and I-75 North due to flooding.