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Heavy rain in Cobb County causes flood concerns, road hazards.MARIETTA — Heavy rain and thunderstorms put Cobb under a flood watch Monday afternoon through late into the night.Through 9 p.m.Monday, Cobb was listed under a Level 2 risk for flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service, due to widespread thunderstorms throughout north and central Georgia.At its worst, officials saw a rainfall rate of approximately two to three-and-a-half inches per hour in the county and across metro Atlanta, according to meteorologist Sam Marlow.“The main concern that we have is just how moist the atmosphere is and how slow these storms are likely going to be moving,” Marlow told the Journal Monday.“So over the course of a few hours when you have these really, really wet storms, you can really build up a lot of rain.” Monday afternoon, Powder Springs had the day’s highest recorded precipitation, Marlow said, recording two inches of rainfall in just 30 minutes.This intense rainfall can cause hazardous traveling conditions for some motorists in Cobb.Just feet away from the intersection of Burnt Hickory and Old Mountain roads, at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, a large tree collapsed from the storm, blocking all lanes of traffic at the intersection.As of 4:30 p.m.Monday, the tree blocked the road while traffic was diverted through the adjacent Kennesaw Mountain parking lot at the intersection.Rain will continue to linger after Monday with showers expected every day this week.Many of these storms will be diurnal, Marlow said, meaning they are expected to peak in the afternoons and taper throughout the night.In the event of flash flooding during the week, the NWS recommends avoiding water-covered roadways, as it could lead to cars becoming stuck or washed away.As Marlow put it: “Turn around, don’t drown.“If you can’t see the road, you don’t know what’s happening under there,” he said.“The road could be washed out.You don’t know how deep it really is.It only takes about six inches of water to move a car.” Remember the human.Show other commenters the respect they deserve as human beings.If you wouldn't say it in a crowded room full of people you don't know, don't say it here.Keep it Clean.Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.Don't Threaten.Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.Be Truthful.Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.Be Proactive.Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.