Tree Falls Just Feet Away From Dunwoody Family; Van Crushed

DUNWOODY, GA -- A tree fell Wednesday just feet away from members of a metro Atlanta family after heavy rains soaked the area. The near-tragedy happened in Dunwoody and was shared with the public by the Dunwoody Police Department.

The metro area has been getting soaked after a series of storm systems moved into the area earlier this week. (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

For the Dunwoody family, a huge tree fell on two of their vehicles, damaging their home as well. "The homeowner and his grandson were out in the driveway inspecting other trees this afternoon when another tree fell," Dunwoody PD said in a Facebook post. "We are very thankful they were not injured."

Elsewhere in DeKalb, a tree fell upon an apartment building, causing significant damage. No one was inside the dwelling, fire officials said. Another tree was reported down at Lavista Road near Toco Hills. utility crews were on the scene.

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In north Fulton, raging waters had caused a prominent intersection to be closed. Trees and power lines were down along Riverside Parkway and north of Chastain Park on Dudley Lane as well.

This is a great reminder that the danger from falling trees does not end when the rain stops or the storm passes. Trees can often fall much later. Be careful!"

Image via Dunwoody PD / Facebook