Torrential rain flooded parts of Atlanta at dusk on Friday, June 27 as power outages spread throughout the metro area.
The massive storm churned through neighborhood after neighborhood, toppling power poles, transformers, and causing lines too fall down.
Images and videos shared on social media showed standing water in Clayton County south of Atlanta and flooded streets north of the city.
- The National Weather Service has upgraded Atlanta’s conditions to a “Considerable Damage” Flash Flood Warning — a serious alert.
- In Forsyth County, Carolene Way was closed to the south Atlanta Hwy due to flooding.
- A flash flood warning was issued for Sandy Springs and Roswell until 11:45 PM.
- Flooding caused delays along Interstate 75, where multiple lanes of the interstate are flooded near CW Grant Parkway.
Severe Thunderstorms Bring Flooding To Atlanta
Atlanta has been experiencing a lot of rain this month.
The day began with a weather forecast indicating a high of 90°F and a low of 69°F. The day was started with partly cloudy skies in the morning, with thunderstorms rolling in the afternoon, carrying a 90% chance of rain and 0.54 inches of precipitation.
A motorist on I-75 showed high levels of water on the thoroughfare as evening set.
Storms were predicted to bring strong, gusty winds. By evening, thunderstorms were expected to continue, with a 70% chance of rain and 0.09 inches of precipitation, followed by partly cloudy skies after midnight.
Winds were forecasted to be light and variable during the day, shifting to WSW at 5 to 10 mph at night.
The potential for severe thunderstorms materialized in the afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts and frequent lightning followed by heavy rainfall.
Power Outages Spread Throughout Metro Atlanta
In addition to flash flooding, power outages proliferated as downed power lines and tree limbs cut off electricity to thousands across the city.
Georgia Power posted a response statement, saying, “Severe weather, including powerful winds and heavy rain, have and will continue to impact the state throughout the night. Our crews are working and repairing damage as soon as conditions allow and it’s safe to do so, with flash flooding conditions in many areas. Thank you for your patience as we work to reconnect those impacted by this weather.”
The company directed those affected to watch the status of electricity restoration on their website.
What Are Atlanta’s Precipitation Levels For June So Far?
The total rainfall in Atlanta, Georgia, for June 2025 so far, as of June 27, 2025, is approximately 2.58 inches, based on data from the National Weather Service for Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
This is close to the normal June rainfall of 2.56 inches for the month to date.
