Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga Counties in Georgia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northwestern Georgia. The alert was issued at 8:56 PM EDT on March 9, 2026, following radar indications of severe weather moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in northwestern Georgia:

• Southwestern Floyd County
• Northwestern Polk County
• Southwestern Chattooga County

Specific locations impacted by this storm include Rome, Cave Spring, Etna, Coosa, Esom Hill, Chattoogaville, and Holland.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If you see wind damage, hail, or flooding, wait until the storm has passed and then call the National Weather Service toll-free at 1-866-763-4466 or tweet your report to @NWSATLANTA.

Expected Conditions

According to radar indications, the primary hazard is wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. At 8:55 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Chattoogaville to near Knightens Crossroads, moving east at 35 mph. Hail up to .75 inches in size is also possible.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 8:56 PM EDT and is currently set to expire at 9:30 PM EDT on March 9, 2026.