ATLANTA, GA — Showers are already well underway Saturday morning across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Waves of rain will move through over the next couple of days, with totals topping an inch in most spots. A Level 2 out of 4 flash flood risk is in place Sunday in and around Metro Atlanta and south into Central Georgia. Outdoor plans on Sunday look unlikely as heavy rain continues across the state.
Three-Day Rainfall Totals Reach 3 to 4 Inches Near Macon
The three-day rainfall forecast shows the highest totals across Central Georgia, with Macon expected to pick up 3 to 4 inches. Griffin, Thomaston, Eatonton, and LaGrange are forecast to receive 2 to 3 inches.
Athens is also in the 2 to 3-inch range, while isolated higher totals are possible farther east across parts of Georgia. These heavier amounts could lead to quick water rises in areas with repeated downpours.
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia Expect 1 to 2 Inches
Atlanta is forecast to receive 1 to 2 inches of rain over the next three days. Carrollton, Rome, Canton, and Gainesville fall within the same 1 to 2-inch range.
Farther north, Dalton and Blairsville are also expected to see 1 to 2 inches. While lighter than Central Georgia, these totals are still enough to cause ponding on roads and slick travel conditions.
Level 2 Flash Flood Risk Covers Atlanta and Central Georgia Sunday
A Level 2 out of 4 flash flood risk is in place Sunday across Metro Atlanta and much of Central Georgia. The risk area includes Atlanta, Carrollton, Covington, Athens, Griffin, Eatonton, LaGrange, Thomaston, and Macon.
The Level 2 zone also extends east toward Augusta and west into Alabama near Birmingham. Locally heavy downpours could lead to flash flooding, especially in poor drainage areas.
Level 1 Risk Holds North of Rome, Canton, and Gainesville
A Level 1 out of 4 flash flood risk is in place north of a line roughly from Rome to Canton to Gainesville. This lower-end risk covers Blairsville and much of the North Georgia mountains.
The Level 1 area also extends toward Chattanooga and Greenville, South Carolina. Flooding is less likely in these areas, but heavy rain could still cause isolated issues in low-lying spots.
Sunday Outdoor Plans Likely Washed Out Across Georgia
With rain expected through Sunday, most outdoor plans across Metro Atlanta and Central Georgia look unlikely. Residents should consider moving events indoors or rescheduling for later in the week.
Drivers should avoid flooded roads and use extra caution during heavy downpours. Anyone in the flash flood risk area should keep checking local alerts as waves of rain continue moving across the state.
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