When will rain, flooding stop in Macon? Here’s what experts say in latest GA forecast

The Middle Georgia area has already seen several consecutive rainy days, so many are wondering when or if it will stop.

With anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of rain over the last few days, the sunshine seems like a distant memory. So, is there hope of sun peeking through the clouds any time soon?

Let’s see what the weather experts say:

Here’s what to know about the forecast in Macon

A Flood Watch is in effect until Tuesday at 8 p.m. for most of the state, including Middle Georgia counties.

“Rainfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour are possible during the downpours Tuesday. At this rate, storm drains can easily be overwhelmed, leading to deep water on some streets and underpasses of major highways. Washouts can occur along some rural roads where small streams are turned into raging erosive torrents,” said AccuWeather meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.

In some areas, accumulation may grow up to 6 inches.

So, is there an end in sight?

Well, not so much.

According to National Weather Service (NWS) experts, Wednesday will be wet and cool, followed by scattered afternoon thunderstorms Thursday through Sunday.

And although we’ve received some cooler temperatures, the forecast for the rest of the week is a gradual turn toward warmer summer-like temperatures.

Here are tips to stay safe in floods

According to the NWS: “A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for a specific hazardous weather event to occur. A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible.”

Here are tips to stay safe:

Stay Informed: Listen to radio and television, including NOAA Weather Radio if possible, check the Internet and social media for information and updates.

Get to Higher Ground: If you live in a flood prone area or are camping in a low lying area, get to higher ground immediately.

Practice Electrical Safety: Don’t go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged. If you see sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping or popping noises--get out! Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!

Avoid Flood Waters: Don’t walk through flood waters. It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet. If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.

Do NOT drive into flooded roadways or around a barricade; Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Chelsea Madden

The Telegraph

Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.