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ATLANTA — Heavy rainfall and strong storms began to move into north Georgia and metro Atlanta on Monday. It is set to be a week full of heavy weather for Georgia. 

The 11Alive Storm Trackers will continue to closely monitor weather conditions across the Southeast and make sure that you have the latest information available as it moves into the region. 

CLICK HERE: For a full list of closings and delays

A Flash Flood Watch was canceled early for most of counties in north Georgia.

It remains for Rabun and Habersham Counties. The threat for flash flooding has subsided but up to a half inch of rainfall is still possible the rest of Tuesday. River and stream flooding will also continue for the rest of the week.

RELATED: TIMELINE: Heavy rainfall in Atlanta coming later, setting tone for a wet week

Here is the latest: 

12:45 p.m. | A large tree has fallen on Alvarado Terrace in southwest Atlanta.

Credit: Dan Reilly / WXIA

11:03 a.m. | Shuler Road in northwest Hall County is the latest roadway to close following several days of heavy rain. Officials said the road is closed due to high flood waters until further notice.

Elsewhere in the county, several other roadways remain closed in the wake of the significant rainfall. Claude Parks Road from Old Dahlonega Highway to Jake Kemp Road is closed until further notice. Lawson Road is also still closed due to hazardous conditions. Residents will be notified once these roadways reopen to traffic.

10:35 a.m. | Flash flood watch canceled for all counties except Habersham and Rabun

5:25 a.m. | There is a marginal risk for severe weather. 

5:20 a.m. | Flash flood watch remains in effect through the night. 

5:05 a.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Drive shut down both ways from Lynhurst Drive to Boulder Park Drive due to flooding. 

5 a.m. |  Make sure you grab your raincoats today. 

TUESDAY 02.11.2020

10:24 pm: The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Etowah River near Dawsonville through Tuesday night. 

At 10 pm Monday the stage was 12.1 feet and rising. Flood Stage is 13 feet. The river is expected to rise to near 14.2 feet by Tuesday afternoon.

10 pm: The National Weather Service emphasizes that it is nearly impossible for motorists to see floodwaters in the dark. 

Drive safely.

9:40 pm: 11Alive photojournalist Tyson Paul sends photos of a closed intersection in the community of Waleska in Cherokee County. 

These come from the intersection of Salacoa Road and Pleasant Arbor Road, which has been closed by high water.

Officials are advising motorists to exercise extreme caution in areas where high water is found. 

9 pm: As of now, several school systems have announced closings or delays for Tuesday, including Bartow, Dawson, Fannin, Gordon, Habersham, Polk and Union counties. For a full and updated list of closings and delays, please visit 11Alive.com/closings.

8:40 pm: A flood warning has been issued for Sweetwater Creek near Austell in Cobb and Douglas counties through Thursday afternoon. 

At 7 pm Monday, the stage was 5.5 feet and rising. Flood stage is 10 feet. The creek is expected to rise to near 12.9 feet by Wednesday morning.

8:36 p.m.: A flood warning has been issued for Suwanee Creek in Gwinnett County through Wednesday morning. 

At 7 pm Monday, the stage was 2.6 feet and rising. Minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 8 feet. The river is expected to rise to near 8.7 feet by Tuesday afternoon.

8:07 p.m.: The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office says Coker's Chapel Road has been closed near the power plant due to flooding. 

7:25 p.m.: Due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in the area, there is a ground stop in effect for some arriving flights are Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport through 8 p.m.

6 pm: Due to the forecast of heavy rainfall and flash flood warnings from the National Weather Service, the Union County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 11

RELATED: More flooding rainfall, severe weather returning to north Georgia this week

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