Storms flood Southeast, killing 3, leave 5 missing

[Ian David]

Source: Associated Press

Storms flood Southeast, killing 3, leave 5 missing
By GREG BLUESTEIN (AP) – 10 minutes ago

ATLANTA — Floodwaters that swept across the rain-soaked Southeast killed at least three people and left five others missing Monday, including a Georgia toddler who disappeared after a mobile home was split apart by a swollen creek.

Three Georgia motorists died when their vehicles were swept off Atlanta-area roads, and some major highways were submerged. Officials urged motorists to stay off the roads as a new line of storms threatened the area.

Fast-moving water also swept away a Tennessee man who went swimming in an overflowing ditch on a dare.

Crews in northwest Georgia worked furiously to shore up a levee that had been breached and was in danger of failing along the Chattooga River. Hundreds were evacuated in the small town of Trion, and inmate crews were piling sandbags along the levee wall.

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Hat-tip to:

WRCB-TV: Surging river breaches a levee protecting the Georgia town of Trion; hundreds being evacuated.
http://twitter.com/BreakingNews/statuses/4154610685

[Ian David]

1. Atlanta downtown connector under water (photo)

Holy shit --> Atlanta downtown connector under water (photo):

http://twitter.com/WeeLaura/statuses/4155482133

[Fumesucker]

13. That's not downtown..

That is Spaghetti Junction, the intersection of I285 (perimeter highway) and I85 on the north side of town, about eight miles or so from downtown.

[Ian David]

14. Thanks. n/t

[Ian David]

2. Aerial photos of Atlanta floods

Aerial photos of Atlanta floods


Peachtree Park Drive

More:
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2009/09/21/aerial-photos-of-atlanta-floods/

[steven johnson]

3. 'Historic' storm continues to pound Southeast

Source: LA Times

Months after the end of a historic drought that wreaked three years of slow-motion damage on the Southeast, a potent but sluggardly storm system has parked itself over much of the region, dumping days' worth of rain that has washed out hundreds of roads and bridges and caused four deaths.

On Monday, the tropical system, which has brought rain for as many as six days in some areas, had triggered flood warnings in parts of Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia, according to the National Weather Service. More than 20 inches have been recorded in the last 36 hours in some parts of the Atlanta area, spokesman Frank Taylor said.

More rain was expected overnight Monday, with the earliest reprieve probably coming Wednesday, although rain could continue through the weekend. That meant further difficulties for rescue crews helping some residents evacuate.

The weather service called the flooding "historic" and life-threatening, and warned many residents to stay home, if home was safe enough.



Read more: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-georgia-floods22-2009sep22,0,970475.story

[BolivarianHero]

4. OMFG ITZ TEH RAPTUR!!1!!!!11

TEH JEEBUS IZX COMMING BACK!

[thunder rising]

6. You needed a Pootie picture with that :-)

[thunder rising]

5. Where are the "God did this to punish you" evangalists?? ... crickets ...

[Psephos]

7. It probably seems like less of a punishment than continuation of the 3-year drought. n/t

[question everything]

8. I hope that people listen to warning and do not attempt

to cross flooded streets. Really amazing reports.

[HDPaulG]

9. Their 'God'...

Is a vengeful God...Most likely taking out all the sinners... :hide:

[pinto]

10. Hope all stay safe and sound.

It's been a boom or bust few years for the Southeast.

[Donnachaidh]

11. heh -- my kid got Tuesday off, because major roads flooded

and what normally takes about 20 minutes to do, took one HOUR and 15 minutes - the bus ride home. It was scary at times. The morning news will probably shed light on how bad it really got.

[steven johnson]

12. Georgia flooding takes at least 6 lives; more rain; Governor declares state of emergency/17 counties

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/weather/09/22/southeast.flooding/