EBCI Emergency Management

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

There is a low-end isolated flash flood threat tonight into early Saturday morning. Isolated locations across northeast Georgia and along the NC/TN border could see locally higher rainfall amounts up to 2 to 3 inches.

05/29/2026

A Flash Flood Watch has been issued from 6 PM EDT today through 2 PM EDT Saturday.

Isolated to scattered showers and storms will continue to increase in coverage and intensity this evening, with rainfall expected into Saturday.

Rain rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour can be expected at times, in the heaviest showers and storms. Due to recent saturated soils and high rain rates, isolated flash flooding is possible for some areas, especially across areas that see repeated rounds of showers and storms.

Due to the scattered nature of the convection, it's hard to say where the highest rainfall amounts will occur. Some areas within the Flash Flood Watch will see several inches of rain, and some may see little to none. Areas that see training and repeated rounds of convection, could see upwards of 3 to 5 inches.

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

A few isolated strong to severe storms are possible through early this evening, especially along and north of I-40. A few storms will also be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall which will keep the isolated flash flood threat around.

05/26/2026

⛈️ Hazardous Weather Update ❗️

⚠️Scattered to widespread showers and storms are forecast this afternoon statewide. The primary threat for today is scattered flash flooding, especially in areas that received heavy rainfall yesterday. You can see the full forecast by visiting ReadyNC.Gov/Weather .

🌧️You can be prepared by making sure you are informed. Enable emergency alerts on your cell phone, sign up for notifications from your local emergency management office, and have a plan on where you will go if you need to move away from a flood-prone area. Visit ReadyNC.Gov for more info on how you can be prepared.

🚫Do Not Drive Through Floodwaters! You cannot tell the depth of the water from inside your vehicle or if the roadway remains intact. Turn Around. Don't Drown!

05/26/2026

Widespread showers are expected to develop again this afternoon. Most of the area will receive another quarter to half inch of rainfall, while some parts of Upstate could receive in excess of 1 inch.

05/25/2026

[4:40PM 5/25] Additional showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening into the overnight hours. While most locations will not experience flooding, isolated instances of flash flooding remain possible, especially along the Blue Ridge Escarpment and in areas that have received heavy rainfall over the past few days.