ATLANTA – Helene unleashed her destructive power across the southeast, leaving a trail of devastation in her wake. After wreaking havoc on Florida late Thursday evening, the storm continued its relentless assault, bringing torrential rain and widespread flooding to the region.

Atlanta, located about 300 miles north of the storm’s landfall, was not spared from Helene’s wrath. Long before dawn, conditions in the city were deteriorating rapidly, with millions of people at risk of life-threatening flooding.

The city was placed under a flash flood emergency for the first time Friday morning as Atlanta experiences its wettest three-day period since Dec. 7-9, 1919, when 11.75 inches fell. According to the FOX Forecast Center, Atlanta has received more than 9 inches of rain since Wednesday.

The Atlanta Fire Department responded to numerous weather-related calls overnight. As of 7 a.m. ET, about 25 people in the metropolitan area had been rescued.

In northwest Atlanta, a family with two adults and an infant became trapped on the roof of their car due to unexpected currents. A brave boat rescue brought them to safety and the dramatic scene was captured live on FOX Weather.

As part of rescue efforts across the city, emergency crews evacuated several residents from the Peachtree Park Apartments in Buckhead, a neighborhood north of downtown. Floods inundated apartments and forced residents to evacuate their homes.

Several boats were used to transport people and passengers Pets had to be brought to safety while some residents were forced to wade through deep water to reach emergency responders. As the rain continued, the situation was expected to worsen, requiring further evacuations, FOX 5 in Atlanta reports.

Several inches of rain had already fallen across Georgia, leading to numerous flash flood warnings being issued. These warnings were in effect for cities like Atlanta, and authorities urged residents to stay off the streets.

Helene continues its destructive path through Georgia, causing severe flooding and posing significant dangers to residents. FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Lindsay Tuman is at the Peachtree Park Apartments, where the situation remains critical.

Helene’s death toll in the state continues to rise.

In Colquitt County, Georgia, one person tragically died when their vehicle collided with a fallen tree. Widespread damage was reported in the area and emergency management officials are working to assess the extent of the destruction, FOX 5 reports.

Additionally, at least two additional deaths have been confirmed in Wheeler County, Georgia. During one of the numerous tornado warnings associated with the storm, a mobile home was damaged, resulting in the loss of life.

Roads across the region were severely affected by the flooding. Photos and videos show water pouring over the streets as torrential rain and strong winds continued. A photo showed flooding in Sandy Springs, Georgia, after water began to rise in Nancy Creek.

According to FOX 5, firefighters responded to reports that a woman was trapped in her home by rising floodwaters and residents living near Nancy Creek were evacuated due to rising water levels.

This photo shows flooding in Sandy Springs, Georgia, due to torrential rain from Hurricane Helene.

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A massive sinkhole opened in Chamblee, Georgia, adding to the list of severe weather hazards.

As rescue efforts continue, the full extent of the damage in the Peach State and the death toll are expected to become clearer in the coming days.

This photo shows a sinkhole in Chamblee, Georgia.

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