Etowah River Park in Canton closes for flooding
Etowah River Park floods and closes (Credit: City of Canton, Facebook) (Supplied)
CANTON, Ga. - City officials have closed the trail eastward of Etowah River Park in Canton due to flooding after Tuesday's severe weather.
Authorities have also temporarily closed Heritage Park for the same reason.
Residents are urged to avoid the area and take caution.
TORNADO CONFIRMED IN COWETA COUNTY, FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUES IN METRO ATLANTA
The City plans to send out an update on conditions via Facebook.
A Flood Warning was issued until further notice. Forecasters have not given a prediction on when they believe the river will crest.
The FOX 5 Storm Team says a little about 3.61 inches of rain fell in Canton in a 24 hour period ending Wednesday afternoon.
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