Georgia is experiencing a relentless barrage of severe weather as intense summer storms trigger widespread flash flooding across the state, from downtown Atlanta to rural communities. The combination of record-breaking rainfall and aging infrastructure is creating dangerous conditions that are straining emergency services and threatening public safety.
Flash flood warnings have been issued 27 times this year in Georgia through mid-July, according to the National Weather Service, representing nearly double the typical number for this period. The unprecedented frequency of these events reflects a troubling pattern of increasingly severe weather that is overwhelming the state’s capacity to manage extreme precipitation.
Cities like Atlanta are seeing their storm drainage and sewer systems overwhelmed by intense, prolonged downpours that exceed the infrastructure’s design capacity. Neighborhoods with no history of flooding are experiencing significant water accumulation, while some residents report water backing up through household drains and plumbing systems…