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Severe weather hit the metro Atlanta area on Tuesday morning
Severe weather hit the metro Atlanta area on Tuesday morning, causing quite a bit of damage. Trees fell, roads were flooded, and the roof of a historic restaurant collapsed in midtown Atlanta.
ATLANTA - Crews were out in full force on Wednesday morning rescuing people in metro Atlanta who were trapped by falling trees and heavy flooding after heavy rain overnight.
FOX 5 cameras were in southeast Atlanta as firefighters used a boat to pull out two drivers who had become stranded in deep water on Hutchens Road.
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Storm damage across metro Atlanta
Crews were out in full force rescuing people in metro Atlanta trapped by falling trees and heavy flooding after the overnight storms.
Officials say the drivers had been trying to maneuver through the storm when their vehicles got stuck at the intersection.
Thankfully, both individuals were rescued safely.
The rescue was just one of many early Wednesday morning after waves of heavy rains hit the metro Atlanta area.
On Flagstone Drive in southeast Atlanta, four people became trapped after a falling tree smashed into their home.
Family members tell FOX 5 that one of the residents was in the living room when the tree pinned her against the sofa.
Firefighters were able to get all four people out of the home without any injuries.
Crews also responded to reports of stranded motorists on Wilkinson Drive near DeKalb Memorial Park, but could not find anyone.
Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services issued a warning to drivers about flooding on Upper Riverdale Road and Gardenwalk Boulevard at 8:18 a.m. Both roads were closed until futher notice, according to their Facebook post.
The Roswell Fire Department also warned drivers to use caution because of flooding in the area. According to the fire department, the Chattahoochee River is rising and water is flooding nearby streets. The City of Roswell advised drivers to avoid the area of Azalea Drive at Willeo Road and expect delays at East Crossville Road and Bent Grass.
Fire officials tells FOX 5 four cars had been stranded after driving around barricades and getting stuck in the flooded waters. Firefighters have been able to pull some vehicles to dry land, but others remain stuck with no way for tow trucks to reach them.
Stormy weather hits metro Atlanta
A Flash Flood Warning was in effect for the Atlanta area and portions of Fulton, Fayette, Clayton, Henry, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties through 9:30 a.m.
Drivers were told to be cautious and avoid going through any roads that seem flooded.
The FOX 5 Storm Team says the overnight severe weather should calm down to scattered showers by Wednesday afternoon, but it will be a bit before northeast Georgia dries out.
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Thursday will be a break from the rain after some morning fog, but more downpours are on the way late Friday and Saturday.
Multiple crashes reported around metro Atlanta
Multiple crashes were reported on the roads around metro Atlanta.
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Lanes on Interstate 20 WB at Moreland Avenue were temporarily blocked at 7:48 a.m.
A crash in Cobb County was blocking the right lane on Interstate 575 SB at Barrett Parkway at 8:08 a.m.
Flooding has been reported on Highway 92 WB at Bent Grass Drive in the Roswell area.
Shortly before 7 a.m., three of the left lanes on Interstate 75 SB before North Marietta Parkway were blocked with traffic delayed to Chastain Road.
Both directions of Interstate 285 at Bouldercrest Road were also heavily delayed around 6:30 a.m.
Several crashes have also been reported on Interstate 20 between Panola Road and Wesley Chapel Road.