The Brief
- Cobb County swift water rescues reached a massive milestone last weekend after heavy rains sparked dangerous flash flooding across the area.
- Firefighters saved 17 people from rising floodwaters, matching the total number of water rescues completed during the entirety of last year.
- Emergency crews are tracking more incoming rain and urging drivers to stay off flooded roads as the stormy weather continues.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. – Cobb County emergency crews rescued 17 people from floodwaters last weekend, matching the total number of swift water rescues they performed during the entirety of last year.
Cobb County swift water rescues
What we know:
Cobb County Fire’s technical rescue team members from Station 7 and Station 12 pulled 17 people to safety during a severe wave of flash flooding last weekend. The dramatic spike matches the entire rescue volume handled by the elite team over the previous year.
Several cars became stuck in high water when drivers attempted to pass through flooded areas or were caught off guard by rapidly rising pools. Crews responded to continuous emergency calls at a bad curve on Power Ferry Road and across Columns Drive, where the storm flooded both vehicles and local houses.
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What we don’t know:…