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WEATHER UPDATE: Polk County back under a flash flood warning through 8 p.m.

The rain and thunder keep rolling over Polk County after showers began around lunchtime, and forecasters are getting worried about rising waters again. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City placed Polk County and surrounding areas…

By K Myrick · May 4, 2021

LOCAL NEWS

Weather Update: New watches in place for evening hours, NWS extends flash flood warning

A flash flood warning was supposed to expire after the 6 p.m. hour in Polk County, but has been extended as the National Weather Service also places the local area under new watches. The NWS in…

By K Myrick · May 3, 2021

LOCAL NEWS

Weather Update: Reports of street flooding in Rockmart as storms pass through Polk

Update: Additional photos of flooding around Springdale Road near Van Wert Elementary and in downtown Rockmart have been included in this updated post. Some of the photos were provided by Jeannine Hagin Perry. The flash flood…

By K Myrick · May 3, 2021