Flash Flood Warning Issued for Cobb and Cherokee Counties Georgia After Over 5 Inches of Rain Falls With 12 Hour Totals Reaching 5.2 Inches Near Canton and Acworth

ACWORTH, GA — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for parts of Cobb and Cherokee Counties in Georgia after over 5 inches of rain has fallen across the region, with 12 hour rainfall totals reaching as high as 5.2 inches near Canton and 4.5 inches near Acworth according to Stormtracker 2HD radar estimated precipitation data. The concentrated and extreme rainfall accumulations across the northwest Atlanta suburban corridor have created dangerous flooding conditions that prompted the issuance of an active Flash Flood Warning for the affected communities.

12 Hour Rainfall Totals Reach 5.2 Inches Near Canton Creating Flash Flood Danger

The 12 hour rainfall map shows the heaviest accumulations concentrated in a focused zone across Cherokee and Cobb Counties, with Canton recording 5.2 inches and the Acworth area reaching 4.5 inches as the highest individual totals within the Flash Flood Warning polygon. The teal outlined warning box on the radar map covers the Acworth and surrounding corridor directly, confirming the area of greatest flooding concern as authorities monitor rapidly rising water levels across the region.

Additional significant totals include 3.7 inches near Dallas, 2.8 inches near the Acworth and Smyrna corridor, 2.7 inches near Canton, and 2.6 inches across the Cumming area, reflecting the broad geographic reach of the heavy rainfall event across the northwest Atlanta suburbs.

Flash Flood Warning Covers Cobb and Cherokee Counties as Water Levels Rise

The active Flash Flood Warning covering parts of Cobb and Cherokee Counties signals that flooding is either already occurring or imminent across low lying areas, roadways, and drainage systems throughout the warned zone. The combination of over 5 inches of rainfall across a densely populated suburban corridor creates serious and immediate flood danger for residents across Acworth, Canton, Dallas, and all surrounding communities within the warning boundary.

Streams, creeks, and stormwater drainage infrastructure across the affected counties are at or approaching capacity following the extraordinary 12 hour rainfall accumulations, with any additional rainfall capable of pushing water levels further into flood stage across the region.

Residents Urged to Avoid Flooded Roadways and Take Immediate Shelter

All residents across Cobb and Cherokee Counties under the active Flash Flood Warning are directed to avoid driving through any standing or flowing water on roadways and to move immediately to higher ground if flooding threatens their location. The Turn Around Don’t Drown message remains the most critical safety guidance for all motorists across the northwest Atlanta suburban corridor as flood conditions continue developing across the warned area.

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