Flood Watch Issued for Georgia and Middle Tennessee as Hurricane Isaias Brings Heavy Rainfall

A Flood Watch remains in effect for Cobb County, metro Atlanta, and much of north and central Georgia from late Friday night, October 9, through Sunday morning, October 11. Heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Isaias is expected to produce widespread accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized totals reaching 5 inches, leading to flash flooding concerns in urban areas and near waterways. Similarly, a Moderate Flood Watch is in effect for portions of Middle Tennessee, including Davidson, Williamson, and Rutherford counties, from Saturday, October 10, at 6:00 AM until Sunday, October 11, at 12:00 PM, with excessive rainfall potentially causing flooding of rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas.