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4+ inches of rain has fallen in metro; more is on the way

By Severe Weather Team 2
By Severe Weather Team 2

ATLANTA — Parts of metro Atlanta have seen nearly 4 to 6 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours. This has led to numerous flooding warnings and road closures across the metro area.

With all of this rain, 2018 is now the 2nd wettest on record, according to Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brad Nitz. The metro area could see another 2 to 3 inches, Nitz said.

Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking the next round of wet weather, on Channel 2 Action News Saturday AM.

Channel 2's Michael Seiden was in Cobb County and Buckhead, where dozens of drivers tried to make it home only to be turned away by the flooding.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Katie Walls wants you remember the following about flooding:

  • A mere six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.
  • It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars.
  • Just two feet of rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks.

“It is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters,” Walls said.

[READ: Flood Warnings issued; Roads, yards could be flooded out]

Up to 3 more inches of rain are possible through the weekend, according to Severe Weather Team 2.

TRENDING STORIES:

Channel 2's Steve Gehlbach found a tree down on Caldwell Road in Brookhaven. Luckily, crews moved fast to clean up the mess.

There were dozens of flight delays and cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Friday morning.

Multiple crashes were reported across metro Atlanta Friday morning, according to Triple Team Traffic's Ashley Frasca.

[Crews rescue driver stranded on flooded road]

Severe Weather Team 2 has been telling you for days about the several rounds of rain over the next few days.

[Download the FREE Severe Weather Team 2 app for alerts in your area]

What Can You Get Only by Watching Channel 2 Action News?

1. Tracking rain as it moves through your neighborhood

2. New models that we update hourly timing the rain clearing out

3. Climbing temperatures – but the 60s won’t last. I’m timing the cold front causing the wet, warm weather

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