Event narrative (NOAA)
Numerous reports were received from the Fulton County Emergency Manager, the media, and the public of extensive flooding across much of the Atlanta metropolitan area, especially the northern part of the county. Widespread flooding of roads, streets, and highways was reported throughout the county, several of which had to be closed. Many homes, businesses, property, and vehicles across the county were flooded during the event. However, major flooding was reported in many areas of the central and northern part of the county, specifically between Interstates 20 and 285. Some areas experienced catastrophic and historical flooding, with some of the worst flooding reported in nearly 100 years. National Weather Service river gages showed that Peachtree Creek and Nancy Creek quickly rose to r
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.