Cleanup efforts continue after flooding inundates downtown Atlanta | National

by Fulton Watch News Feed

Metro Atlanta is turning to cleanup efforts Friday after storms dropped nearly four inches of rain over downtown and caused major flash flooding that sent cars floating through streets the day before.

Crews are still clearing fallen trees and moving waterlogged cars that were swept away when a storm stalled over the area for about 90 minutes Thursday afternoon. The sudden deluge caught many off guard, including students at Clark Atlanta University forced to evacuate as water surged through a campus building.

Brown water inundated the halls of a dormitory, temporarily trapping one person’s leg in a doorway due to the pressure of the water, student Morgan Lee said. That person was eventually freed.

Georgia Aquarium employees also had to evacuate guests as water made its way inside the facility, closing the Baker Street attraction for the rest of the day.

Channel 2 Action News meteorologists said the highest rainfall totals were recorded at the Georgia World Congress Center, where 3.9 inches of rain fell within the span of an hour. The building is a mile from the Atlanta University Center, where rainfall totals were not immediately available.

In northwest Atlanta, a gauge at Woodall Creek spiked from a half-foot to six feet during Thursday’s rain, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. And while the water receded quickly, a thick sludge was left behind where streets like Peters Street, Northside Drive and even Piedmont Avenue briefly turned into a rushing river.

Some drivers had to climb out of their car windows as they awaited rescue. Countless cars were damaged by water flooding their interiors. Student Miyonna Paris walked out of class to find her 2022 Hyundai Sonata across the street from where she parked it, she told Channel 2.

“When you open up the car door, it’s nothing but water that flows out,” she said as muddy…

Read the full article here

Have a news tip for Fulton Watch? Submit your news tip or article here.

You may also like

Copyright © 2023 Fulton Watch. created by Sawah Solutions.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More

Privacy & Cookies Policy