ATLANTA — Flooding on the downtown connector at I-75/I-85 Northbound near Freedom Parkway caused heavy delays for the Friday afternoon commute.
GDOT video showed water up the the bumpers of cars that were trying to make their way under the flooded overpass.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued across north Georgia Friday afternoon. Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns said the area was experiencing heavy rain.
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"There's really no place for that water to go, so it's really causing an issue," Burns said.
The water has now receded.
Downtown Connector floodedTRAFFIC ALERT: Downtown Connector flooded near Freedom Parkway. There are heavy delays. Avoid the area! https://2wsb.tv/2KQkoTB (NOTE: This live camera keeps freezing. We are working to get a better shot.)
Posted by WSB-TV on Friday, July 6, 2018
The connector isn't the only place that dealt with flooding. The Atlanta Fire Department warned of flooding on Northside Drive.
Northside Drive near Jett Street. 2 lanes of Northside Drive NB blocked due to flooding. #AFRD pic.twitter.com/KOvL4uVTY4
— Atlanta Fire Rescue (@ATLFireRescue) July 6, 2018
On North Avenue, fire crews had to rescue a person who got caught inside their car on a flooded street near Central Park Place.
*VIDEO* Atlanta Fire Swiftwater 11 team rescues 1 person from vehicle with their Tower ladder. Multiple calls for vehicles in water over the past hour for #AFRD. pic.twitter.com/QC9whrGe9E
— Atlanta Fire Rescue (@ATLFireRescue) July 6, 2018
The fire department warned drivers not to drive through flood water.
*ALERT* If you encounter standing water or heavy flowing water due to flooding do not attempt to drive through it. “Turn Around Don’t Drown” #AFRD
— Atlanta Fire Rescue (@ATLFireRescue) July 6, 2018
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