ATLANTA — Georgia Department of Transportation crews are out across the state removing debris and clearing roads after Fred moved through Georgia.
"When you get those creeks and drainage systems at capacity- any precipitation you have coming down is just extra and it's not the good kind of extra," said Natalie Dale, a spokesperson for GDOT.
Dale said their crews hit the road well in advance of Fred's arrival.
"Going out before the storm allows us to fix any potential issues, but when that storm starts, it's the trash that we throw out of the car and the debris that comes down due to wind gusts that are blown back into the system that can create problems," said Dale.
That may have been part of the problem that led to flooding this morning on I-85 Southbound near Jimmy Carter Boulevard.
Buford Highway also looked more like a lake earlier Tuesday as the rain left a massive amount of standing water on the I-285 Eastbound ramp.
Dale said these problems consistently happen on certain roads across metro Atlanta.
"We have the standard, top of 285, and 75, and the Downtown Connector, but flash flooding can happen anywhere," said Dale.
And after the storm passes and the water is off the roads, Dale cautions to not let your guard down.
"Those trees can become very dangerous as that soil gets over saturated. Those trees can come down," said Dale.
Anyone who sees roads blocked by debris or standing water, Dales said turn around and stay safe, and then call GDOT at 5-1-1 to report it.
Photos: Downed trees, power lines and flooding | Heavy rain, severe weather from Fred causes damage
