Storms that moved through metro Atlanta have left damage across the area. There were seven tornado warnings across north Georgia since 5 a.m. Thursday.
Trees are down across several roads and many areas are experiencing serious flooding. In Gordon County, strong storms left major damage, knocking down trees and pulling the roof off of a house.
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At one point, more than 13,000 people were without power, according to Georgia Power. Georgia EMC said more than 9,000 of its customers were without power. The majority of the outages were in metro Atlanta.
Some school districts are closing early because of the damage the storms left behind. Here’s the full list.
Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking the storms and we have reporters and photographers spread out across north Georgia to keep you informed every step of the way.
Here’s a county-by-county breakdown of what’s happening right now:
Atlanta
A tree down in northwest Atlanta has closed part of a road.
Tree down and hanging on a power line on Spring Lake Drive just off Collier in NW Atlanta. Ga Power crews now on the scene pic.twitter.com/nwo7SsU2q5
— Steve Gehlbach (@SteveGWSB) February 6, 2020
The heavy rain caused major flooding in parts of Atlanta Thursday morning.
@wsbtv flooding at the intersection of Myrtle and 7th in Midtown. People debating to drive through or not. pic.twitter.com/PWljKhuXk7
— See The World (@travelbig4cheap) February 6, 2020
A ground stop was put into place at the Atlanta airport Thursday morning. Delays are averaging around 1 hour, according to the FAA.
Ground stop at ATL planes backed up as far as I can see. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/dfHpaVBzBA
— Casey Nichols (@WSBphoto) February 6, 2020
DeKalb County
In Dunwoody, a tree fell onto a car on I-285 EB at Ashford Dunwoody Road around 9 a.m. Thankfully no one was injured.
This video highlights the danger from falling trees during storms. Please be careful! We are very thankful there were no serious injuries! pic.twitter.com/Us5I4td3cm
— Dunwoody Police (@DunwoodyPolice) February 6, 2020
All but two lanes of the interstate were closed as crews worked to clean up the mess.
The interstate has since reopened.
Brookhaven has closed the Peachtree Creek Greenway because of major flooding.
Due to flooding conditions along the North Fork of Peachtree Creek, a section of the Peachtree Creek Greenway behind Corporate Square has been closed. The trail will reopen when the water recedes, and conditions are safe. pic.twitter.com/nNaHHLipVS
— City of Brookhaven (@BrookhavenGaGov) February 6, 2020
Fulton County
Trees have fallen across several roads in north Fulton County.
In Sandy Springs, a tree fell on a car driving down Hammond Drive.
Hammond Drive near Kayron Drive is temporarily blocked with a tree on a vehicle. Driver escaped without injury. pic.twitter.com/5TAN3EEkQm
— Sandy Springs Police (@SandySprings_PD) February 6, 2020
In Roswell, flooding and trees have closed several streets.
***TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE*** Multiple roads affected: ***1) Azalea Rd shut down from Hwy 9 to Willeo Rd due to a tree...
Posted by Roswell Police Department on Thursday, February 6, 2020
A look at conditions in #Roswell along the Chattahoochee River. pic.twitter.com/SpdnRYfB1p
— Mike Petchenik (@MPetchenikWSB) February 6, 2020
Several roads are also closed in Milton because of flooding caused by the heavy rain.
Here is a picture of flooding on Lively Road in Milton, near the Cherokee County line. This road is one of several closed in the city. #MiltonGA #TrafficAlert pic.twitter.com/FmFv4bbNui
— City of Milton (@cityofmiltonga) February 6, 2020
Trees also fell in parts of south Fulton County. Channel 2′s Tyisha Fernandes was in Fairburn, where this tree fell across a road.
There was a tornado watch for most of Metro ATL this morning. We have a team of reporters assessing damage all over. I’m in Fairburn, a police officer sent me this photo. If you’re in the area if South Fulton County & you see damage, tweet it to me. pic.twitter.com/txfEkfPyWW
— Tyisha Fernandes (@TyishaWSB) February 6, 2020
Gordon County
Storms left major damage in Gordon County. Strong winds ripped roofs off of homes and knocked down several trees southeast of Adairsville. Channel 2′s Richard Elliot is on the scene.
We’re here in Gordon County where the severe wind ripped the roof of this house. Everyone inside got out okay. pic.twitter.com/9PyZPobfgJ
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) February 6, 2020
The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office just sent me this video of the damage scene southeast of Adairsville. pic.twitter.com/mCRl7CNmje
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) February 6, 2020
Reporting Iive in Gordon county on Channel 2. No one was hurt but there’s a lot of damage. pic.twitter.com/YY9eAEVVQK
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) February 6, 2020
Schools will release early Thursday because of the weather.
GCS will release elementary at 11:30 a.m. Middle and high will release at 12:30 p.m. ASP is open- other local after school cancelled. pic.twitter.com/HGVgQyqkYA
— GordonCountySchools (@GordonCoSchools) February 6, 2020
Cherokee County
In Cherokee County, flooding has closed several roads in the area. The Sheriff’s Office tweeted out that parts of Union Hill Road, Gilmer Ferry Road, Wright’s Mill Road and Water Tanks Road are blocked because of water in the roadway.
Water Tank Road in the Macedonia community. pic.twitter.com/f4WUPCNnVW
— Cherokee Sheriff’s Office (@CherokeeSO) February 6, 2020
Wright’s Mill Rd is closed for obvious reasons. Please avoid that area. (Birmingham Hwy side) pic.twitter.com/pOw91IlNlx
— Cherokee Sheriff’s Office (@CherokeeSO) February 6, 2020
In Woodstock, the Little river was under 2 feet on Wednesday...now it’s about 12 feet. Flood stage is 11. pic.twitter.com/1V55DmQZ2M
— Justin Gray (@JustinGrayWSB) February 6, 2020
Hall County
A water main break shut down Calvary Church Road after it caused part of the road to wash out.
Weather-related road closuresUPDATE 7:30 p.m. - The following roads are closed tonight due to weather-related issues. Belton Bridge Road - Between Pea Ridge Road and the bridge that crosses the Chattahoochee River Bryant Quarter Road - Between Cain Road and Buffington Road Calvary Church Road - (see detail below) Lawson Road UPDATE 4:50 p.m. - Temporary repairs have been made to the water line on Calvary Church Road. The road remains closed due to the washout. Lawson Road in North Hall County also remains blocked. Continue to use caution in your travels due to continuing rainfall. ________________________________________________________ TRAFFIC ALERT 12:40 p.m. – Hall County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the scene of a water line break and partial road washout in the 2,400-block of Calvary Church Road (video). Calvary Road is closed. The affected area is between Poplar Springs Church Road and Poplar Springs Road. Deputies assisting with traffic advise that residents of Bald Eagle Trail may access their homes via Poplar Springs Church Road. Lawson Road is also blocked in the North Hall area due to weather-related issues. Please use caution on the roads this afternoon. Hall County Emergency Management Hall County Government Hall County Fire Services
Posted by Hall County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, February 6, 2020
Watch as part of a Hall County road (Calvary Church ) collapses. Crews say they aren’t sure if heavy rains or a water main break first caused the problem. I’m live with the repairs underway at 5&6. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/3Xo4K15zUR
— Tony Thomas (@TonyThomasWSB) February 6, 2020
Douglas County
Flooding is blocking the entrance to a subdivision in Douglas County.
We’re seeing flooding in this Douglasville subdivision on Grace Lake Drive. This entry point is blocked off but there is another one. Take Logan Lane to Parkwood Ave to exit. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/4QVb96PVxj
— Kristen Holloway (@KHollowayWSB) February 6, 2020
A crash involving a power pole closed Chapel Hill Road for several hours Thursday morning.
#AccidentAlert #RoadClosed Chapel Hill Rd at Golf Ridge is completely shut down for the next several hours due to an accident where the power pole was knocked down. #AltRoutesAdvised
— DCSheriffGA (@DCSheriffGA) February 6, 2020
Cobb County
In Cobb County, a tree fell across Cooper Lake Road, causing delays.
Tree down along Cooper Lake Rd near King Springs Rd causing major backups along Cooper Lake past E/W Connector in Cobb @wsbtv #gawx pic.twitter.com/7ScHrRBb3n
— Nicole Carr (@NicoleCarrWSB) February 6, 2020
Channel 2′s Chris Jose also found flooding on Windy Hill Road near I-75.
Whoa! Flooding on Windy Hill Road at Leland near I-75. Water is flowing downhill from a construction zone. @wsbtv #StormWatchon2 pic.twitter.com/JL5vkPPngD
— Chris Jose (@ChrisJoseWSB) February 6, 2020
Four parks closed in Cobb County due to flooding: Noonday Creek Park, Tramore Park, Powder Springs Park, and East Cobb Park. #StormWatchon2 @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/4yMO6cGTa2
— Chris Jose (@ChrisJoseWSB) February 6, 2020
Here’s a look at Loring Rd NW. Butler Creek flooded the street earlier today. Live at 5:30 with a look at weather conditions in Cobb County. #stormwatchon2 @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/3HvnPtLvum
— Chris Jose (@ChrisJoseWSB) February 6, 2020
Paulding County
Channel 2′s Dave Huddleston is in Paulding County, where heavy rain has caused flooding on several roads.
Sleepy Hollow Road in Paulding county @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/ThyGwHtwNX
— Dave Huddleston (@DaveHWSB) February 6, 2020
Habersham County
The Habersham County sheriff tweeted video of a water-covered Creasy Patch Road in Alto.
Creasy patch rd. Alto Ga
Posted by Habersham Co. Sheriff Joey Terrell on Thursday, February 6, 2020
Floyd County
All after school activities have been canceled for all students, including region basketball tournament games that have been moved to tomorrow. The Armuchee community meeting that was scheduled for tonight at 6 p.m. will be rescheduled for a later date.
— Floyd County Schools (@FloydCoSchools) February 6, 2020
Chattooga County
Schools in Chattooga County were closed for the day on Thursday because of the storms.
JUST IN: Chattooga County schools now closed for the day. Trion City schools on two-hour delay. Georgia Northwestern Technical College opening all campuses at 10 a.m.
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) February 6, 2020
Whitfield County
In Dalton, two people had to be rescued from their cars overnight after they tried to drive through high water.
The Dalton Fire Department has had to rescue two people from flooded vehicles overnight. Do NOT try to drive through high water. Turn around, don't drown! pic.twitter.com/PA9OBoKW4i
— Dalton Police (@DaltonPD) February 6, 2020
Madison County/Franklin County
A Channel 2 Action News viewer sent us these photos and video of flooding at Victoria Bryant State Park in Royston, Georgia.
Here's the video pic.twitter.com/998YzcK1Ip
— Ashley Homrich (@AshleyWSBTV) February 6, 2020
Troup County
According to a report, heavy rain overwhelmed nearby facilities in LaGrange, causing sewage to backup and overflow.
2 sewage spills in LaGrange! Our monitoring uncovered similar spills in Jan. According to a report, heavy rain overwhelmed nearby facilities, causing sewage to backup & overflow. We’ve reported the issue and will push for a plan to ensure this health threat doesn’t happen again. pic.twitter.com/poedzWPZOw
— Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (@CRKeeper) February 6, 2020
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